The US Martial Arts Film Festival celebrates martial arts and asian action cinema in all aspects. Four days of filmmaking, fight choreography, stunt actors, workshops, panels and real martial artists who star in these incredible entertainment adventures.
Official selections from the US Martial Arts Film Contest will be screened, including special selections in the Emerging Artist category.
The Exposition Hall located at the Double Tree Suites Phoenix Airport hosts real demonstrations of fighting styles from around the world. All ages are invited to enjoy vendors of movies, martial arts sportswear, weapons and more.
Schedule of Events:
Screen 1
3:00 pm: Festival Registration Opens Pollack Cinema 1825 E. Elliot Rd, Tempe
4:00 pm: Festival Registration Pollack Cinema
5:00 pm: Festival Registration Pollack Cinema
6:00 pm: Award Nominees Mash Up 90m
9:00 pm: Night of the Assassin - 101m Best Picture Nominee Korean Langauge
Screen 2
6:00 pm: Bloodfist 85m Don "the Dragon" Wilson
8:00 pm: USMAFF Knight Owls 35m Best Action Short 2025
8:40 pm: Bruce Bruce 15m USMAFF Best Student Action Short 2025
9:00 pm: When Death Comes 105m Knocking USMAFF Best Action Feature 2025
Screen 3
6:00 pm: The Ladder 103m Emilio Torres Emerging Artists
8:00 pm: WHAM FEST Contest 35m Best Shorts 2025
9:00 pm: Mutant Ghost War Girl 71m Best Picture Nominee Chinese Language
