A series of short films.
One ongoing exploration.
Set in the Red Rocks of Sedona.
The Seeker & Guide
offers a glimpse into a series of original short films, each inviting the viewer to pause for reflection and intention. Set among the red rocks of Sedona, the series explores a spiritually and philosophically inspired world.
Episode 001: “the Sign”
Episode 002: “Stacked Rocks”
Episode 003: “Left on the Trail”
Episode 004: “Meaningless Thoughts”
Episode 005: “Late”
- 4:00 PM – 6:40 PM | Red Carpet Interviews, Networking, & Refreshments (Appetizers, Drinks, Popcorn & Candy)
- 6:40 PM – 6:50 PM | Raffles & Filmmaker Introductions
- 6:50 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎬 Film Screenings
- 9:00 PM – 9:10 PM | Intermission & Raffles
- 9:10 PM – 11:20 PM | 🎬 Film Screenings
- 11:20 PM – 11:35 PM | Filmmaker Q&A Session
- 4:00 PM – 6:40 PM | Red Carpet Interviews, Networking, & Refreshments
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | 💡 Industry Workshop & Q&A Talk-back
- 5:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Red Carpet Interviews & Networking Resumes
- All Evening Long: ✍️ Scriptwriters One-on-One Sessions with Festival Judges
- 6:40 PM – 6:50 PM | Raffles & Filmmaker Introductions
- 6:50 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎬 Film Screenings
- 9:00 PM – 9:10 PM | Intermission & Raffles
- 9:10 PM – 11:20 PM | 🎬 Film Screenings
- 11:20 PM – 11:35 PM | Filmmaker Q&A Session
- 4:00 PM – 6:40 PM | Red Carpet Interviews, Networking, & Refreshments
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | 💡 Industry Workshop & Q&A Talk-back
- All Evening Long: ✍️ Scriptwriters One-on-One Sessions with Festival Judges
- 5:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Red Carpet Interviews & Networking Resumes
- 6:40 PM – 6:50 PM | Raffles & Filmmaker Introductions
- 6:50 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎬 Film Screenings (Final Block)
- 10:00 PM – 10:10 PM | Intermission & Raffles
- 10:10 PM – 10:35 PM | 🏆 OFFICIAL WIFF AWARD CEREMONY
The Seeker & Guide
is an independent, evolving project. Future episodes and screenings may take different forms, shaped by place, conversation, and collaboration.
Filmmaker, Jayson Polansky
creates reflective films that offer viewers a space to reflect. He is the creator of The Seeker & Guide, an ongoing series set in the Red Rocks of Sedona.
He transforms decades of live broadcast and audio production experience into purpose-driven filmmaking, bringing the same commitment to excellence to each scene, where intention and reflection guide the storytelling.
Actor, Alexandra Lifson
Alexandra has been part of the Sedona film community since 2005. She has appeared in all of Tommy Stovall’s local films, most recently Condition of Return. Her most notable role to date was Miranda in local filmmaker Rob Burson’s well-received Hell of a Heartache. In addition to acting, Alexandra works behind the camera and at her computer, writing screenplays that bring stories to life.
Music, Brian Henke
Brian, an award-winning composer, creates music that echoes the Spirit of the Sedona red rocks. His work forms the sonic landscape for The Seeker & Guide, guiding each scene into waves of stillness and presence.