Emphasis on movies, guests - not parties  2012-11-08T00:00:00Z
Emphasis on movies, guests - not partiesJeffrey J. Randall
Arizona Daily Star November 08, 2012 12:00 am  •   Landlocked
and nestled in the low desert, Tucson likely will never be
mistaken for the French Riviera or Park City, Utah.  But the
sun-splashed beaches of Cannes and the snowy slopes that
surround Sundance aren't visible from the darkened confines of a
movie theater. And that's exactly what the organizers of the
Loft Film Fest had in mind when they decided to bring the film
festival experience to Southern Arizonans.  "It's always been
our dream," said Jeff Yanc, program director for The Loft
Cinema. "Three years ago, we were finally able to get our ducks
in a row."  The Loft Film Fest has more than doubled in size
since its debut in 2010. This year's event - which kicks off
tonight with Nikolaj Arcel's "A Royal Affair" and continues
through next Thursday - boasts more than 40 features and short-
film programs.  This year's festival coincide