An Unforgettable Evening with the Legendary Alan Arkin BIFF 2015 welcomes Oscar winner Alan Arkin to the Boulder Theater – Saturday, March 7th, 7:30 p.m. Alan Arkin is a grand…and very funny…icon of all of show business. He’s made over 70 films, won an Oscar for his role in Little Miss Sunshine, was nominated for […]
BIFF NEWS FLASH: Legend PAM GRIER to attend "Jackie Brown" screening Saturday at IFS!
We are so happy to announce that acting legend PAM GRIER will be attending the Boulder International Film Festival this year, courtesy of the fine folks at the International Film Series! This special event is FREE FOR ALL CU STUDENTS! This pioneering performer, sometimes referred to as American film’s first female action hero, starred in […]
PREVIEW: BIFF Opening Night features “Big Chill”’s Kasdan
The Boulder International Film Festival’s Opening Night RedCarpet Gala is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most prestigious filmevents in the region’s calendar. This year is no different, as we are proud topresent, live and in person, two of the most legendary American cinema talentsof our time. Four-time Oscar nominee LAWRENCE KASDAN helped […]
See Sheen & Son’s latest — "The Way"
Synergy. In another amazing example of different organizations working together, BIFF is happy to announce that the Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2950 Walnut St. in Boulder, is showing the latest directorial effort of Emilio Estevez, “The Way.” This film stars the director and his father, the latter of whom you […]
The whole shebang — here is your Offiicial BIFF 2012 starting gun!
We honor Martin Sheen live in person on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18 at the Boulder Theater. The 8th Annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF), voted “one of the coolest film festivals in the world” by MovieMaker magazine, is already making headlines with a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests and today is rolling out its captivating […]
The BIFF Saga: Year Two (Feb. 16-19, 2006)
Actress and BIFF 2006 attendee Maria Bello, who received the Colorado Film Society Award for Excellence in Acting. [Photo by Randy Malone] It was COLD. Colder than a [insert your favorite metaphor here]. BIFF Year Two was marked by a record-breaking cold snap (minus-14, anyone?) that posed some logistical challenges, but didn’t stop the attendees […]
Special Guest announcement: animator Bill Plympton!
The Boulder International Film Festival is pleased to announce its first featured film and special guests for 2012! The film is the documentary “Adventures in Plymptoons!,” and we will welcome its director, Alexia Anastasio, and its subject – one of America’s greatest living animators, Bill Plympton. Bill Plympton’s instantly recognizable style, absurd wit and storytelling […]
BIFF Photo Gallery Eight — Bonnie Chaim
James Franco talks to Festival Director Kathy Beeck on arrival. Long-time BIFF attendee Bonnie Chaim was there for most of the weekend with her camera as well — in addition to providing us with the best shots of Oliver Stone in action, she produced a nice spread of exposures. Here are some! Thanks, Bonnie! Franco […]
BIFF Photo Galley Seven — Randy Malone
Aron Ralston (left), whose experience was adapted into the Oscar-nominated “127 Hours,” gives the Vanguard Award to honoree James Franco, who plays him in the film. Randy Malone has been BIFF’s go-to guy for complete photographic coverage of the festival since its very beginnings. Here’s a look at just some of the magnificent images he […]
Stone speaks: the BIFF interview
By Brad Weismann Social Media Director Boulder International Film Festival Photos by Bonnie Chaim “I’m too young for this,” quipped Oliver Stone as he accepted the Master of Cinema Award from the Boulder International Film Festival on Sunday night, Feb. 20 – Closing Night at the Festival. The big-framed, genial filmmaker joined the throngs at […]
BIFF Exclusive: Post-Awards Interview with Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone on the red carpet at the Boulder International Film Festival, where he received the Master of Cinema award, on Sunday Feb. 20, 2011. [Photo by Katelyn Hauge-Aldridge] By Kaity Hauge-Aldridge Boulder International Film Festival Field Reporter After the commotion of the Closing Night ceremony at the Boulder International Film Festival on Sunday night, […]
History in person: John Lewis and “Freedom Riders”
U.S. Representative John Lewis (left) speaks with BIFF’s Ron Bostwick on Sunday afternoon at the Boulder Theater, in conjunction with a screening of Stanley Nelson’s “Freedom Riders,” which took the first-ever BIFF People’s Choice Award. [Photo by Katelyn Hauge-Aldridge] One of the highlights of BIFF 2011 was “Freedom Riders,” the feature documentary about the battle […]
Oscar co-host, Best Actor nominee James Franco comes to BIFF!
James is on the right. Say, was that a Best Actor nomination or a Beast Actor nomination? Bear with us. The 7th Annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is drumming up excitement with today’s announcement that Golden Globe-winning actor James Franco will make a special appearance in the festival’s Saturday night line-up for “A Conversation […]
Don Hahn’s back on the DiMe!
Hey, BIFFsters! Yesterday, everyone got all hot and bothered about the news that Oliver Stone is coming to visit the Boulder International Film Festival this year. But let’s not forget, one of our very special friends is returning as well. DON HAHN (pictured above), award-winning producer of Disney classics such as “Beauty and the Beast” […]
Guess who’s coming to BIFF 2011? Oliver Stone!
The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that Oliver Stone, Academy Award-winning film director, producer and screenwriter, will be honored with a “Master of Cinema Award” on Closing Night of the 2011 festival on Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colo. From directing “JFK,” “Platoon” and “W.”, to writing screenplays for […]