PHXMF is launching a bold initiative to grow Arizona’s creative workforce across Music, Filmmaking, and Gaming — starting by elevating the “lower credits”: the skilled craftsmen, entrepreneurs, and innovators who power the industry from behind the scenes.

Venture Café Phoenix will host this high-impact preview event, offering a dynamic mix of panels, presenters, workshops, and exhibitors designed to showcase the tools, technology, and talent driving the future of content creation.

As Arizona’s premier gathering space for entrepreneurs and investors, Venture Café sets the perfect stage for cross-industry collaboration and discovery. Attendees will gain hands-on insight into what it takes to build savvy, high-demand production teams — and how these behind-the-scenes roles are evolving with emerging tech.

This event is a launchpad to the PHXMF Experience, a larger, immersive festival coming this October. Don’t miss your chance to engage with leaders, creators, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of Arizona’s creative economy.
Come explore. Get inspired. Be part of the movement.

Join us for an immersive night where innovation takes center stage and the spotlight shines on Arizona’s evolving entertainment industry. TechTainment explores the intersection of technology and creativity—showcasing how emerging tools like drones, AR/VR, AI, and immersive media are transforming how we produce, experience, and interact with entertainment.

Discover what’s happening right here in Arizona as local creators, technologists, and visionaries reveal groundbreaking projects and opportunities in film, music, gaming, and live performance. The night will feature live tech demos, drone displays, cutting-edge installations, and live music performances that bring the future of entertainment to life.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, music lover, developer, or just curious about the next wave of creative tech, this is your backstage pass to what’s next in Arizona’s entertainment ecosystem.