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Actor Patrick Fischler, known for his TV roles in Mad Men and Californication, will be screening The Test, a short film by Fischler and his wife, Lauren Bowles, at the Phoenix Film Festival April 4 to 11. Created and starring both Fischler and Bowles, the film captures the emotions and drama of the vulnerable situation of a pregnancy test. AFM caught up Fischler to chat about acting, his short film and more.

AFM: How and why did you develop a love for acting?

PF: I grew up in L.A. and my dad loved...

The Easter Bunny has extended his trail to the Phoenix area to visit the Valley’s little ones this spring. Dress your kiddos in their Easter best for photo-ops, egg-hunting visits with the Easter Bunny and much more.

Today marks my sixth week in New Zealand and I think I can finally say that I’ve settled in. When I got here, I wanted so badly to fast-forward through the first month—I didn’t want to go through the process of getting accustomed to new things or put in the effort to make friends. I just wanted to wake up one morning and be, I don’t know…content? Comfortable? It’s hard to describe. It’s that feeling you have at home, where everything moves fluidly but you don’t really notice it because it’s just what you’re used to.

 To be completely honest, I’m amazed at how perfectly everything worked out here. On my housing application, I listed Bryant Hall (my dorm) as my absolute last choice. All I can think now...

Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside story on people making a difference.

 Kathy is behind the scenes of a spin zone.