The New York Times published an article recently that pretty much sums up why this is a great town. Yet another set of reasons to submit your film to BIFF! (look here for more info: http://biff1.com/film-makers/) Here’s a quote and a link to the NYT article: “It has a college-town base of 30,000 students at […]
Call for entries for BIFF 2017 opens June 17th. Submit your film today! Below are the submission deadlines: Early Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2016 Regular Deadline: Friday, August 19, 2016 Late Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Extended Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2016
Free BIFF 2016 Shorts Screening this Thursday, March 31st for Boulder Arts Week! BIFF is very excited to announce that there will be a free noontime screening during Boulder Arts Week of one of our most popular shorts programs from BIFF 2016 – Shorts Program 1. The screening will be at the Boulder Public Library […]
Exclusive! BIFF 2014 Shorts Program, Friday October 16 Broomfield Auditorium, 7:00 PM The Boulder international Film Festival will hold an exclusive showing of our popular Shorts Program from BIFF 2014. Come see the magic in our shorts! Featuring Academy Award winning and nominated films, the 2016 Festival Shorts Program will be shown at Broomfield Auditorium on Friday, […]
Broomfield Cultural Affairs is presenting one of our celebrated Best of BIFF Shorts Programs at the Broomfield Auditorium on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 pm! Our program department has distilled 11 years of short films at BIFF into one heady brew that we know you’ll enjoy. The shorts at BIFF are one of the most popular programs every year, so we’re thrilled […]
We were honored that Withoutabox, one of the premier websites for submitting your independent film to film festivals around the world, just sent out the following to over 100,000 filmmakers about BIFF! We caught up with Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) to see what advice they have to give to filmmakers. Check out what they […]
BIFF and Z2 Entertainment present Sundown Cinema on June 20th! The Boulder International Film Festival and Z2 Entertainment are proud to present “Sundown Cinema on the Hill” at 13th & Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 20th, 2015, from 5-10pm. Join us the night before Father’s Day when The Hill will be transformed into an outdoor cinema at Sundown! […]
[su_column size=”3/3″ center=”no”] An exclusive showing of the Best of BIFF Shorts at eTown Hall will be held on Thursday, November 13. We’re playing some of the best short comedies from ten years of BIFF. Don’t miss it! This will be our last BIFF event of the year! Come celebrate with us. 6:00 pm Happy […]
BIFF is showing our celebrated Festival Shorts Program at Etown Hall in Boulder on Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 pm! This is by far the most popular program at the Festival every year, so we’re teaming up with our friends at eTown to present them again. Seating is limited. Here’s where to get tickets: http://ow.ly/BCyUJ P.S. – Come […]
Kathy Beeck, Peter Fonda, Robin Beeck, and Ron Bostwick on Closing Night. [Photo by/courtesy Psykome Photography] At last, they are in. Five photographers, more than four dozen photos convey the fun and excitement of Closing Night at BIFF 2013. [Photo by/courtesy Leah Mayotte] Robin and Kathy [Photo by/courtesy Peter Wayne Photography] The Vielehrs [Photo by/courtesy […]
Here’s a miscellany of shots from some of our unique interactive features!
One of our new photographers this year was PsykomePhotographyLLC, aka the talented Krista Silvers. She produced a slew of good work! Here’s a walk through her day at BIFF on Saturday, Feb. 16, — [All photos by/courtesy of PsykomePhotographyLLC] —
[Photo by/courtesy Randy Malone/photomalone.com] For the first time, the fabulous brand-spanking-new, ecologically sound, environmentally friendly eTown Hall was open for business during BIFF season. Nick and Helen Forster and all the other folks there helped us out, and we put on a number of great shows to packed houses. The space, a renovated church (some of […]
Were you there that Friday afternoon? Check and see! It took place, as usual, at the Bitter Bar at 835 Walnut, and featured our Closing Night guest Peter Fonda, filmmakers, top toffs, and some riffraff, just for leavening. [Photo by/courtesy Bonnie Chaim] [Photo by/courtesy Peter Wayne/Peter Wayne Photography] [Photo by/courtesy Bonnie Chaim] [Photo by/courtesy Peter […]
The social center of the Boulder International Film Festival is the Filmmakers’ Lounge in the Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill. Here’s a miscellany of shots from three days and nights of fun, music, discussion, classes, and more! [Photo by/courtesy Randy Malone/www.photomalone.com] [Photo by/courtesy Peter Wayne/Peter Wayne Photography] [Photo by/courtesy Randy Malone/www.photomalone.com] [Photo by/courtesy Peter […]
[Photo by/courtesy Randy Malone/www.photomalone.com] Music, maestro! Hi-de-ho, kids. The Tent went up on time and with a minimum of fuss, bigger and better than ever! Gradually, the Tent has come to house a variety of important functions at the festival. It is the H.Q. of the Information Booth — [Photo by/courtesy Randy Malone/www.photomalone.com] and serves […]
The Opening Night screening took place just as the snow began to lessen on Friday evening, Feb. 15. After all the preparation and parties, guests were guided to the Boulder Theater for the premiere of “Muscle Shoals” (which won the Grand Prize at the end of the festival), after a performance by Boulder’s own Frequent […]
Festival founders Robin (l) and Kathy Beeck aplaud the crowd on Closing Night. [Photo by/courtesy Peter Wayne Photography] We were going to rewrite the obligatory end-of-festival press release — but it’s so well-written and concise, we’re just going to run it! What follows is a succinct summary of the high points of this year’s festival. […]
For the first time ever, at BIFF 2013 we moved our pre-Opening Night screenings party outside the theater — and doubled it! We held soirees at both the Boulderado Hotel and at the Rembrandt Yard. Partygoers hopped from one venue to another, enjoying good food, drink, multiple bands, and costumed characters from the movies. [Photo […]
How do you take 16 people and transform them into classic movie characters in the course of an afternoon? Here’s a look at the remarkable effort that our makeup artists, costumers and volunteers put forth to make Opening Night a panoply of fanciful fun! [All photos by/courtesy Amanda Wells Martin – http://awmphotodesign.com]
Registration Coordinators Arlene LaMar and Ashley Peterson at the B.A.D. Party. [Photo by Bonnie Chaim] By ILENE DOTTERERBIFF DigiComm Commando Some people travel around the country to participate in triathlons. Some travel to participate in dog shows. But lucky for BIFF, Arlene LaMar, BIFF’s intrepid Registration Coordinator, has a better idea. Arlene travels around the […]
The fourth annual Digital Media Symposium played out on Friday, Feb. 15, during the Festival. Two keynote speakers and 10 panelists entertained and stimulated the audience, prior to a catered networking session! Here are some snaps — [Photo by/courtesy Peter Wayne] Festival Director Kathy Beeck opens the Digital Media Symposium. [Photo by/courtesy Peter Wayne] [Photo […]
The CU @ BIFF pavilion at Shine was a big success! Here’s one of the great events that drew a crowd Saturday — [All photos courtesy Leah Masyotte]
(From left) ‘Defiant Requiem’ director Doug Shultz, Holocaust survivors Edgar and Hana Krasna. [Photo by Leah Mayotte] By ILONA DOTTERERBIFF DigiComm Commando By the end of this remarkable film, you knew that the thick walls of Terezin, the ancientwalled fortress outside of Prague, heard the voices again. Voices that last sang sevendecades ago, voices that […]
Director Dafna Yelchin (“Digital Dharma”) enjoying the red-carpet treatment. [Photo by Randy Malone] By ILONA DOTTERERBIFF DigiComm Commando “Impeccable.” “Great organization.” “They really take care of us.” Directors Patrick Shen (“La Source”) and Dafna Yelchin (“Digital Dharma”) ravedabout BIFF’s care and handling of filmmakers. “At most festivals,” Patrick said, “theorganizers only want to fill seats. […]
The Oddfellows Hall was Ground Zero for B.A.D. II! [Photo by Leah Mayotte] WE TOLD YOU! The 2nd annual B.A.D. Party was an astonishing debauch! Here are some highlights — People rocked out to not one but TWO rockabilly bands. [Photo by Peter Wayne] How many parties have a poet on call? [Photo by Peter […]
Here is a slew of shots from our wonderful photo-pal!
Kelly Aspen One of the great new aspects of BIFF this year is the Singer/Songwriter Showcase. Seeing how we have so many music-themed films this year, we turned to our long-time Sponsor Liaison and composer/performer Lisa Bell, who crafted two evenings of the region’s finest musical talent to perform on stage at the Lazy Dog, […]
[Photos courtesy Leah Mayotte] Soundrabbit performs at the Lazy Dog!
‘Bidder 70’ directors Beth and George Gage answer questions from the audience.[Photo by Leah Mayotte] By ILONA DOTTERERBIFF DigiComm Commando “Civil disobedience is a movement of the heart, not the mind.” When Tim DeChristopher, a passionate college senior, attended a federal oil and gasauction to lease sensitive federal lands in southern Utah, he simply sat […]
Darth Vader, meet David Drees! By Beth Kovacs BCM BIFF News The 9th Annual Boulder International Film Fest kicked off its opening night with the likes of Darth Vader and Glinda the Good Witch. It’s traditional that the festival begins with a gala, in the past held at the Boulder Theater. This year’s gala […]
By Jenn CallawayBCM BIFF News How many times have you finished a compelling documentary wondering how you could play a part to make change within your own community? Boulder International Film Festival differentiates itself from other film festivals by filling their marquee with films that make a difference. The Call 2 Action program provides moviegoers […]
BIFF has lots of amazing films and the amazing parties to go with them. Check out the Opening Night Party video, including on-the-spot interviews with several of our visiting filmmakers.
Now the shots are beginning to cascade in — really nice work from Beth Kovacs, Andrew Carlson, and Peter Wayne — Costumed volunteers recreate famous movie character for Opening Night. [Andrew Carlson] Stiltwakers [Peter Wayne] Adam Jimenez as the Mad Hatter [Beth Kovacs] Life at the merch table [Peter Wayne] Our intrepid reporter Tami Micole […]
We had a double-barreled ball at Opening Night! Parties were held simultaneously at the Boulderado and Rembrandt Yard, with lots and lots of good food, drink, and special appearances by 16 costumed volunteers, who portrayed famous film characters . . . [All photos courtesy Peter Wayne]
Howdy! RC Special Events got the Tent set up before the snowflakes began to fly (photos 1-4); the marquee is spelled properly (photo 5); the Registration Room is buzzing over at the St. Julien (photo 6); every seat in the office is filled (in photo 7, Producer Kevin Smith and Executive Director Kathy Beeck preside […]
By ADAM ROWANBIFF DigiComm Commando [Editor’s note: For the first time ever, the University of Colorado students have created their own “CU @ BIFF” pavilion at Shine Restaurant, 2027 13th St. all day Saturday, 2/16, during the festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. From Saturday morning cartoons through panels with CU alumni in the film […]
Photo courtesy Downtown Boulder (BoulderDowntown.com) By ADAM ROWAN BIFF DigiComm Commando The pedestrian Pearl Street Mall is the center of the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF). With major screenings and events held throughout the weekend of February 14-17, there’s much to see and do when waiting for the next program to start. Here’s a look at […]
Pandemonium at the Filmmakers Lounge at BIFF 2012. 47 films, 4 days — how do you pace yourself? Adam Rowan provides the answers. [Photo courtesy Peter Wayne] By ADAM ROWAN BIFF DigiComm Commando Running February 14-17 on and around Boulder’s scenic Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) provides an opportunity to check […]
[All photos and video courtesy Bonnie Chaim] On Thursday, Jan. 24, the annual BIFF Program Release Party was held. For the second year, it was staged in the fabulous confines of Todd Reed Jewelers at 2015 Pearl St.! What a fabulous design the place has . . . we nearly walked through three or four […]
By BRAD WEISMANN Director of Digital Communication, BoulderInternational Film Festival Can a movie really make a difference? If so, can we translate its passion into action? Films rouse us; they fascinate us. Whether they are documentaries, or dramas that raise our consciousness, they move us. Veterans featured in the film “High Ground” applaud the audience […]
The Youth Advisory Committee’s Shoot Out Boulder film team. (Photos in this post courtesy Ruth Wight) Congratulations to the many members of the Boulder International Film Festival’s Youth Advisory Committee, who participated, and won honors, in the ninth annual Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder! The festival took place from Friday evening, Oct. 19 […]
Attention, filmmakers! The late submission deadline for the Boulder International Film Festival is Oct. 1. Why is that important? Here’s a partial list of the Oscar-nominated and -winning directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, and editors whose work has appeared at BIFF, and/or who have been our guests: Jason ReitmanEric RobertsDon HahnDanny BoyleAndrea ArnoldDaniel JungeBill PlymptonAlex GibneyHelen […]
Director Beeban Kidron (she won’t be there tonight, but she’s awesome!) SPECIAL, FREE EVENT TONIGHT IN BOULDER! WOMEN IN FILMMAKING! We HIGHLY recommend this action — we at BIFF are constantly looking to redress the imbalance concerning women’s efforts in film. Female actors are tossed aside once they reach maturity . . . the women […]
This month’s legendary BIFF Schmoozer will be on Wednesday, September 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. As always, we’ll have great munchies, wine, and non-stop, wall-to-wall conversation. We’re located at 1906 13th Street, Suite 301, on the NE corner of 13th and Walnut, just three doors south of Connor O’Neill’s. Please RSVP tostaff@biff1.com. See you […]
BOULDER INTERNATIONALFILM FESTIVALBoulder, Colorado – USAFebruary 14 to 17, 2013 In the Spotlight this week is the 9th Annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF), a four-day celebration of cinema that attracts over 20,000 film enthusiasts, media, and industry each year. With exciting networking events, A-list filmmaker and celebrity attendees, an inviting local community, and some of the […]
Hey, kids! We know that 250,560 minutes seems like a long time, but it’s not. That’s how long we have until Opening Night of the Ninth Annual Boulder International Film Festival! Another deadline to keep in mind is two weeks. That’s how long you have, filmmakers, to submit your work for BIFF 2013. The time […]
Howdy, folks! How’ve you been? It seems just a few days ago that we were saying farewell to our crowds, guests, and volunteers from BIFF 2012. However, the wheel of the calendar has turned and it’s time for us to prepare for the upcoming festival. Our early-bird deadline for submission of films to BIFF 2013 […]
[Photo by Ashley Meek] Boulder was swarmed by film enthusiasts and filmmakers for the eighth annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF). The four-day festival featured 50 films as well as a variety of special events, including conversations with Martin Sheen and William H. Macy, the third annual DiMe (Digital Media) Symposium, and filmmaker panels and […]
By Andy McClellanBIFF DigiComm Commando Love Free or Die: How the Bishop of New Hampshire is Saving the World is not just a film that chronicles the trials of Bishop Gene Robinson of the New Hampshire Episcopal church as “the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.” It is a film about social injustice. It is […]
Abigail Wright, who led Sunday’s documentary workshop. By Kristen DalyBIFF DigiComm Commando On Sunday afternoon in the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library, filmmaker Abigail Wright brought up passion early in her discussion of making documentaries. With all the work that goes into making a documentary, you need a passion which will sustain you […]
Bill Plympton’s drawing for Donna Crain — By Donna Crain Workshops and Panels Coordinator and BIFF DigiComm Commando On Saturday, February 18, Academy Award nominee and Cannes-award-winning animator and filmmaker, Bill Plympton, kicked off BIFF’s 2012 Workshop Series with a Master Animation Class held in the Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library. Plympton charmed the house […]
Tommy and the Tangerines rock the house at the B.A.D. party. [Photo by Peter Wayne] The first annual BIFF After Dark (B.A.D.) party took place on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Boulder. This incredible bash was, by unanimous consent, the best BIFF party ever! Here are some photos and footage from […]
[Photo by Donna Crain] By Kristen DalyBIFF DigiComm Commando The student workshop was presented Sunday afternoon by Boulder Digital Arts in conjunction with the Boulder Film Festival. BDA is an amazing resource providing classes, events, technology and space to creators in the digital arts. The workshop was free to students 13 to 18 and was […]
By Mary RususkyBIFF DigiComm Commando Kurt Miller and Greg I. Hamilton both love happy endings. They recognize that festival films are often calling attention to tragedies, and they were determined to create a film that would be inspiring and give people back something that was lost. Building on a lifetime of high-risk action ski films, […]
Bill Plympton with BCM reporter Kaiti Williamson at the Boulder Public Library. [Photo by Beth Kovacs] By Mary RususkyBIFF DigiComm Commando One of the great animators, a multiple Oscar nominee and Cannes honoree, Bill Plympton, held a master animation class Saturday during BIFF. He’s made his career as an independent filmmaker and spent the morning […]
Master of Cinema Award winner Martin Sheen. [Photo by Beth Kovacs] By Sandi Butchkiss BIFF DigiComm Commando The adoration of Martin Sheen wasobvious from the minute he set foot on the stage at the Boulder Theater Saturday afternoon. The entire sold-out premises rose as one to welcome him and theirenthusiastic and joyful applause visibly moved […]
“Patriocracy” director Brian Malone (left) and Congressman Jared Polis prior to the screening. [Photo by Randy Malone] By Kristen Daly BIFF DigiComm Commando Introduced briefly by our very own Congressman Jared Polis, “Patriocracy“ screened to a large crowd that was bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready to face issues at 10 a.m. at the Boulder High School. […]
Dr. Alvy Ray Smith explains it all to you. [Photo by Peter Wayne] By Kristen DalyBIFF DigiComm Commando The Digital Media Symposium opened with Harris Morris of Harris Broadcasting Communications expounding on a vision to enhance the sports arena experience with digital technologies. This arena experience has been lagging behind the technological capabilities of the […]
[Photo by Randy Malone] By Sandi Butchkiss BIFF DigiComm Commando From the applause, screams andwhistles from the packed house you would think Macy was a rock star. Not just an award winning TV, film and stageactor of high repute. If you couldn’t get a ticket, youmissed him being given the BIFF Vanguard Award for his […]