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 Reitman
Eric Roberts
Don Hahn
Danny Boyle
Andrea Arnold
Daniel Junge
Bill Plympton
Alex Gibney
Helen Hunt
Alec Baldwin
Frederick Marx
Marshall Curry
Rick Goldsmith
Oliver Stone
Lawrence Kasdan
Andrew Bregman
Lasse Hallstrom
William H. Macy
James Franco
And here's some of the BIFF selections that went on to become Academy Award nominees or winners:
"Monsieur Lazhar," "Burma VJ," "Revanche," "Wasp," "Miracle Fish," "The Conscience of Nhem Eh," "Waste Land," "Incident in New Baghdad," "Raju," "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore," "West Bank Story," and "The Secret of Kells."
Don't you think your name would look good among these? Submit to BIFF -- we have very good taste! Details at www.biff1.com.
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 behind the camera often don't get the respect, recognition and support they need. Even Kathryn Bigelow.
Participating in events such as this is how to change it --
Join screenwriter Tod Davies, producer/cinematographer Meryem Ersoz, executive producer/head of production Sarah Liles, and producer/director MaryLee Herrmann as they discuss women's unique skills in all aspects of film production. This Salon takes place as a panel discussion, exploring why women often do not utilize their strengths or have their creative input pushed aside, and how that affects world cinema. You'll also have an opportunity to address the crowd if you have a project to showcase or crew positions you'd like to fill!
The Salon starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, with ample time to meet new people of all ages and creative disciplines, as well as enjoy great complimentary food and drinks! BDA's Digital Salons are a fun and unique hybrid of schmoozing and networking, art and technology, entertainment, and education. These FREE quarterly events bring together people from all different disciplines - filmmakers, photographers, web designers, mobile app developers and more! Partial funding for this program provided by a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission.
More info here: http://www.boulderdigitalarts.com/events/details.php?offering=400
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 there!
Here's a look at the last Schmoozer we had -- it got a bit out of hand . . .
BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Boulder, Colorado - USA February 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 best films and filmmakers working today, it's clear why BIFF was named one of Moviemaker Magazine's "25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" and "25 Coolest Film Festivals." BIFF offers independent filmmakers first-rate hospitality, numerous opportunities for exposure, and huge, enthusiastic audiences eager to embrace unique voices.
Last year's BIFF celebration was a banner event; the festival honored veteran television and film star Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now, The West Wing), Oscar-nominee William H. Macy (Fargo, Boogie Nights), producer Anthony Bregman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), and writer-director Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill). Year after year, film fans descend on Boulder by the tens of thousands to rub elbows with the best in the business, and this year's festival promises to be no different.
Whether you're a household name, an established filmmaker, an up-and-comer, or just a fan of outstanding storytelling, BIFF is ready and waiting to give you the star treatment. Visiting filmmakers enjoy complimentary accommodations just a few blocks from the festival's main venue - the historic, 900-seat Boulder Theater - and receive a VIP pass to galas, parties, and other great networking events. With all of this outstanding hospitality, it's no wonder why Chris Gore, founder of Film Threat, called BIFF "a festival that should be at the top of every filmmaker's list." For cineastes eager to mix and mingle with like-minded film lovers, BIFF is a must-visit destination event.
UPCOMING DEADLINE September 7, 2012 - Regular Deadline
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE The Boulder International Film Festival is committed to bringing the best in international filmmaking to the heart of Colorado and to celebrating talented filmmakers of the past, present, and future. More than a film festival, it is a community that expands and intensifies with each passing year, creating opportunities for filmmakers to further strengthen their connections and their output.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL BIFF has hosted some of the industry's most talented and celebrated artists including Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone; Academy-nominated actors James Franco, Alec Baldwin, and Eric Roberts; Emmy Award-winning actress Blythe Danner; legendary comedian Chevy Chase; and Golden Globe-nominated actress Maria Bello, along with many other independent filmmakers, directors, producers, and stars.
Located at the foot of the stunning Rocky Mountains, Boulder is just 45 minutes from Denver International Airport and has been voted "#1 Most Creative City" by The Daily Beast, "Smartest Town in the U.S." by Forbes Magazine, "Place you Dream of Living" by Backpacker Magazine, "The Foodiest Town in America" by Bon Appetit, and "Best Place to Live" byMen's Journal. And with stellar ski slopes, restaurants, and attractions not far from the festival action, there will be plenty to see, do, and imbibe when you're not basking in the light of the big screen. Don't miss out...submit your film to the Boulder International Film Festival today!
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 for submitting your film to BIFF is NOW.
BIFF is rapidly
solidifying its reputation as one of the most innovative and influential young
film festivals in the U.S., having recently been selected as one of MovieMaker
Magazine's "25 Coolest Film Festivals” and one of the “25 Film Festivals
Worth the Entry Fee.”
Founded by a pair of filmmakers, BIFF knows the challenges of making your work and getting it seen by savvy and enthusiastic crowds. We have one criterion -- quality. Let us help you bring your best to the screen.
Quite simply, The Boulder International Film Festival offers
filmmakers superb hospitality, excellent exposure opportunities and huge,
enthusiastic audiences, all combining to create a unique festival experience,
Boulder-style. Filmmakers enjoy luxurious accommodations just a few blocks from
the Festival's main venue - the historic 900-seat Boulder Theater - and receive
a VIP pass to the galas and legendary parties, where plenty of elbow-rubbing
with producers, directors, and critics is the norm. Great food and drink,
skiing just 45 minutes from Boulder, and fantastic parties every night all add
up to one of the most welcoming, filmmaker-friendly festivals on the circuit.
BIFF attracts over 20,000 film enthusiasts, media, and
industry each year, and has been proud to host and celebrate some of film's
most talented artists, including award-winning actors Martin Sheen and William
H. Macy at BIFF 2012, Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone and Oscar-nominated
actor James Franco at BIFF 2011, Oscar-nominated actor Alec Baldwin at BIFF
2010, Emmy Award-winning actress Blythe Danner, legendary comedian Chevy Chase,
along with many other independent filmmakers, directors, producers and stars
including /writerdirector Lawrence Kasdan, producer Anthony Bregman, Michael and Mark Polish, Golden
Globe-nominated actress Maria Bello, writer John August, Academy-Award nominee
Eric Roberts, Patrick Warburton [Seinfeld]), and writer/filmmaker Chris Gore
(The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and Film Threat).
Submit to BIFF today, you'll love it here. Go to www.biff1.com
for more information. The next Boulder International Film Festival is Feb
14 – 17, 2013 in Boulder, Colorado.
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 is Thursday, July 20. For full details and a link to our submissions provider, please click here. Remember, each year we feature a full spectrum of outstanding new films -- features, shorts, animation, and more -- and share them with an enthusiastic and discriminating audience. Have you created something you think we should screen? Let us know!
It's been a scorchingly hot summer here in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Our core staff has been toiling away all this time, working on plans to improve, expand and enhance our next edition.
Stay tuned to us via this blog, our website, biff1.com, or track us via Facebook or Twitter. We will keep you in the loop as to what's developing. Thanks again to everyone who helped us in the past -- and we welcome old friends and new who, like us, are dedicated to making this the BEST BIFF EVER!
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 parties. BIFF saw a 10% percent increase from last year's attendance, with a total audience of 19,514. Award-winning films, celebrity guests and increased attendance continue to establish BIFF as one of the premier international film festivals.
Twelve events sold out during this year's festival, including the Opening Night Gala with "Darling Companion," A Conversation with William H. Macy, "Jeff, Who Lives at Home," "High Ground," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," "The Lady," "Surviving Progress," "Lucky," "Kumare," Shorts Programs 1 and 2, and the Closing Night Awards Ceremony and screening of "Chasing Ice."
"We had another outstanding year and provided our audiences with compelling independent films and left them with issues and themes to think about," said Robin Beeck, BIFF's Executive Director. "The 2012 Festival was a huge success made possible by BIFF's unique combination of celebrities, accomplished filmmakers, cinema lovers, sponsors and volunteers, and we thank them all for their important contributions, without which the festival could not succeed."
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