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 captured over the course of BIFF 2011. To see all of his BIFF pictures from the festival go to http://www.photomalone.com/ and click on the 2011 Boulder Int'l Film Festival link! Thank you, Randy!

The Opening Night crowd packed the Boulder Theater.

BIFF Executive Producer of Special Events Ron Bostwick (center) after his onstage interview with Opening Night guests, "Troubadours" director Morgan Neville (right) and producer Eddie Schmidt (left).

Boulder animator and Mighty Fudge studio owner Pat Mallek.

Comedian Henry Phillips, who wrote and starred in "Punching the Clown."

Producer Joyce Johnson and director Christophe Fauchere, whose "Mother" won Best Colorado Film Award at BIFF 2011.

The crowd gets all antsy in the pantsy for the arrival of James Franco on Saturday night.

Robin Beeck, James Franco, Kathy Beeck. Hey, when did we get the laminate backdrop with our logo on it? Su-weet!

Congressman Jared Polis introduces the Boulder Theater screening of "Freedom Riders" on Sunday.

Freedom Rider and U.S. Representative John Lewis, who joined us for "Freedom Riders."

Congressman Lewis shared his time generously with the admiring crowd.

Onstage Sunday night, Oliver Stone grasps his Master of Cinema Award, flanked by festival directors Kathy Beeck (left) and Robin Beeck (right).

Oliver Stone.