Dragons, aliens, and secret agents galore! Kids from the Boulder community dressed in costume this afternoon and had their hand at filmmaking. Gathering all of the ideas each kid yelled out, the group leader created an elaborate movie idea with all sorts of characters and plot twists. Alas! The costume box came out! Robes, pink […]
Humanizing the refugee crisis: BIFF Talk Back
Understanding the refugee crisis from a different perspective was one of the most influential moments from today’s Talk Back. While the world is concerned with the policies being set in place regarding the current Syrian refugee crisis, the film ‘Every Face Has a Name’ painted the picture in a different light. Hopeful and happy, the […]
This year-Best BIFF ever!
This year’s Boulder International Film Festival was the best in its eleven-year history. The weekend was filled with incredible films, attendees, activities, parties and discussions. BIFF provided a multifaceted forum that will continue to spark conversation for months to come. Boulder is a perfect location for this festival. Colorado film is truly on the independent and […]
BIFF’s Incredible Closing Night
It’s a wrap! And it was amazing! Boulder International Film Festival 2015 wrapped up with an incredible closing night Sunday. The lines outside of the theater were long; audience members wanted to be sure they wouldn’t miss the awards presentation for phenomenal films, and their chance to see the last film of BIFF 2015, “Racing Extinction”. The high-tech projecting race car featured in […]
Second Series of Short Films
On Sunday at 3 p.m., the second series of short films screened at Boulder High School. Five great short films ranging from nine to 21 minutes brought a huge crowd to jam-pack the auditorium. Coda, an animated short film from Ireland which was nominated for the 2015 Academy Award, started off the session. Similar to the feel […]
Boulder Discovers “A Place to Stand.”
A Place to Stand tells the story of Jimmy Santiago Baca, a former prisoner at Arizona State Prison. Although Jimmy Santiago Baca arrived at prison functionally illiterate, he taught himself to read and write from a stolen book. Today, Jimmy Baca is an award-winning poet, novelist and screenwriter. “A Place to Stand” documents Baca’s transformation, using various mediums […]
Zombie Make-up Infects BIFF
A zombie outbreak occurred earlier today, originating from the Alfalfa’s Market Community Room. Compliments of the Youth Pavilion, kids used professional make-up to decorate themselves as part of the Youth Pavilion 2015’s exciting workshop series. This has been an extremely successful year for the Youth Pavilion, centrally-located at the Boulder Library. All workshops and films around this venue […]
BIFF2015 Continues to Inspire
Once again the Boulder Theater has reached maximum capacity. This time, viewers came to see Academy Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Junge’s Being Evel. As guests trickled in to fill every seat, Fort Collin’s Justin Roth entertained the theater with a live guitar performance. Next, BIFF co-founder and director Kathy Beeck introduced the movie, one of Rolling Stone‘s 25 […]
Jeff Lowe’s Metanoia Screens with Full House
Jeff Lowe’s Metanoia screened at the jam-packed Boulder High School at 5 p.m. It was received with a standing ovation from a very enthusiastic and emotional audience. Jeff Lowe hails from Louisville, Colorado, and has an avid following here in Boulder. He is a legendary rock climber who was the first to summit many mountains, including Metanoia, the North […]
VIP Filmmakers’ Reception
At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Japango hosted the VIP Filmmakers’ Reception, where filmmakers and esteemed guests gathered for sushi, wine and delicious cocktails. Brian McWhorter, Ri Stewart, and Renee Slade of “I Live For Art” were there. Filmmakers and guests mingled, and as the party continued attendees really started to let loose and show their true colors. John […]
Autographs, Plush Toys, and Photographs at the Talkback Café
Immediately following BIFF’s advanced screening of “Home”, filmgoers were given plush toys representing one of the main characters of the film, the lovable alien misfit Oh. The crowd was directed to the Talkback Café, which was re-appropriated to host the life-sized characters for photos with guests. Also, a table at the Talkback Cafe has been dedicated to poster-signing with “Home” […]
Not a Dull Moment
It’s another sunny day in Boulder as festival-goers dash between venues and events. The Talkback Café continues to host provocative panels, uniting film makers and local activists in their shared goals of taking action and fighting for a better world. This afternoon’s discussion focuses on the film Lion Ark, featuring efforts by Animal Defenders International to rescue animals […]
Boulder Foodies Fill Up at CineCHEF
Last night, local chefs around Boulder gathered at the Rembrandt Yard for BIFF’s first ever CineCHEF. Chefs from Boulder’s favorite restaurants including Riffs, Centro, The Kitchen, Arugula, Salt and more were in attendance. The chefs created film-inspired plates for attendees to enjoy, and at the end of the event, all attendees voted on their favorite dish. Guests […]
Lights, Camera, Climate Action!
What do a racecar driver, filmmakers, government officials, an online blogger, and a capitalist all have in common? They all traveled to Boulder this weekend for the International Film Festival and participated in a global town hall meeting to address climate change issues. On Friday at 1 p.m., ETown Hall and the Boulder International Film […]
Rembrandt Yard Prepares for CineCHEF
At 5pm tonight the Rembrandt Yard will be showcasing Boulder’s finest cuisine for CineCHEF ticket-holders. Guests will enjoy dishes crafted by premier, nationally-recognized Boulder chefs of local favorites, including The Kitchen, L’Atelier, Riffs Urban Fare, Arugula, The Meditteranean and Brasserie Ten Ten. Each dish is inspired by a different film, such as Pulp Fiction, Joe […]
A “Giving Tree” Sprouts in the Talkback Café Tent
“What climate action hopes, dreams and gifts can I bring to create a more beautiful world that we all know is possible, starting right here in Boulder?” A frail, twisted and generous tree encourages attendees to ask this of themselves. As the sun begins to recede behind the Flatirons, the Talkback Café tent, located on Pearl St. […]
Opening Night Gala
The Boulder International Film Festival is officially in full swing at the Hotel Boulderado and The Rembrandt Yard. Festival attendees are gearing up for a weekend filled of viewing pleasure at the opening night gala. The Rembrandt Yard hosted a two floor kick-off party. Outside stood a magnificent white horse with a “Planet of the […]
BIFF Kicks Off at the Boulder Theater!
After last night’s gala, the characters and attendees followed the CU Denver Claim Jumpers in a parade from the Rembrandt Yard and Hotel Boulderado down to the Boulder Theater. Pass holders, directors, producers, and the dressed-up characters marched to the big brass band sound. En route, the parade passed the electrified racecar, projecting images of […]
More than Films at BIFF!
This Thursday marks the Boulder International Film Festival’s opening night. While there are over 50 feature-length and short films to choose from, you won’t want to miss the phenomenal non-film events we have on tap. New this year, the Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery & Event Center hosts CineCHEF at 5 p.m. Friday night. Nationally-recognized, local culinary masters took on the […]
Live Music at BIFF 2015
[su_expand height=”110″] Opening Night Red Carpet Gala Thursday, March 5:30pm at Rembrandt Yard and Hotel Boulderado Kick off your best fest yet by hopping between TWO simultaneous parties, spread across TWO fabulous venues – the Hotel Boulderado Ballroom and the Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery & Event Center. With music by After Midnight Award winning clarinetist […]