Local filmmakers are celebrated at a Goodyear theatre

The Creative Arts and Production Academy will host a public screening and awards night for its 72-Hour Film Challenge.

The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m.  on Monday, Jan. 26, will feature screenings of the top 10 short films created during CAPA’s third annual 72-hour filmmaking competition, followed by an awards presentation recognizing outstanding work in multiple categories.

Tickets are $10,.

Awards will be presented for best film, director, score, cinematography, editing, actor, actress and additional honors.

The film challenge invited filmmakers of all ages and experience levels to write, film and edit a family-friendly short film of up to five minutes within a 72-hour period. Teams received required elements including a theme, line of dialogue and prop.

Six films were submitted, including “No Regrets,” “One Day,” “When The Street Went Silent,” “Bakers Man” Ticket To Heaven,”and “A Small Case of Murder.” 

The films will be shown at Harkins Estrella Falls, 15010 W McDowell Rd in Goodyear. 

Visit capaaz.org for more information about CAPA or for tickets.