Inside the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Fest 2026 | Monte Yazzie on Filmmaking, Horror Trends & Phoenix Film Festival
About this episode
Monte Yazzie discusses filmmaking and horror trends at the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival.
This week, we sit down with Monte Yazzie, director of the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival , part of the Phoenix Film Festival happening April 9–19 at Harkins Scottsdale 101 . We dive into filmmaking, what programmers actually look for, the importance of film festivals for indie creators, and what horror trends are creeping into this year’s lineup. We also break down some of the featured films and why this festival is a must-attend for horror and sci-fi fans. If you’re a filmmaker, horror junkie, or just someone who wants to know how movies go from idea to big screen—this episode has you covered. Check out featured films and festival info: https://www.horrorscifi.com/showcase Check out our YouTube , where you can now WATCH episodes of Scaredycast! And follow us on social! Become a PATRON to support the show and get spooky exclusive content! Original music by Mangy Bones True crime, haunted happenings, UFO sightings, horror movies, and cryptid creatures. All the spooky you can endure inside one little horror podcast. Get the thirst of your morbid curiosity quenched when you check out Scaredycast! Visit Scaredycast.com for updates on the show, live show event dates…
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