World Premiere!
March 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
ASU MIX Center — Phoenix, Arizona
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Rising Together: Belonging Beyond Borders will make its world premiere as part of the Skyfire Environmental Film Festival, bringing together environmental leaders, community partners, and audiences from across Arizona for a special screening and celebration of the people working to build a more resilient future for the region.
Film Teaser
Rising Together: Belonging Beyond Borders
Synopsis: Across Arizona’s deserts, mountains, and borderlands, communities are working together to restore the landscapes that sustain them. From Indigenous knowledge and river restoration to climate resilience and regenerative agriculture, a diverse coalition of leaders is reimagining what it means to care for the land. As they confront drought, heat, and ecological loss, their efforts reveal a powerful truth: when people come together across cultures and borders, healing the land can also heal the communities who call it home.
Rising Together is a cinematic short that follows Arizonans who are reimagining resilience in the face of climate and ecological challenges.
From rainwater harvesting rooted in tradition, to community food systems, to protecting the wild borderlands, these grassroots efforts point to a shared vision: people and nature thriving side by side.
The work has begun, and the potential is far greater. What if entire regions embraced this model of self-sufficiency and stewardship?
Arizona is ready. The question is: Will you stand with us?
*Rising Together: Belonging Beyond Borders was made possible through a generous grant from the Arizona Community Foundation, whose support helped bring together the stories of communities working to restore Arizona’s landscapes and build a more resilient future.