2016 Program - Breckenridge Film Festival

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Map & Film Schedule
27-30
Ticket Information
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Welcome Statements
6-7
Parties
9
Desperate Manny**
38
Drop It**
38
Eleven
38
Pumped Dry: The Global Crisis of
Vanishing Groundwater**
41
Everything**
42
Reborn**
Madam Black
46
Mr. Bernstein**
35
Strong Sisters: Elected Women in Colorado**
34
Sanctity**
38
Snake Bite**
38
HP Workstation & Intel Xeon
“Tools Of The Trade” Exhibit
11
Talkback Forums
11
BFF People
13
BFF Sponsors
15
Audience Survey
26
The Bespoke Tailoring of Mister Bellamy**
42
Things to Know
26
The Mulberry Bush**
Adventure Reel
36-37
Power of the River: Expedition to the
Heart of Water in Bhutan**
45
Sustainable
34
41
Adventure
Chasing Niagara
43
Crown Traverse
36
42
Darklight
40
The Tow**
38
Dog Power**
36
FREE Children’s Program
40
Valentina
42
Equal Footing
36
Best of Fest Films 45
Where’s Larry?**
40
Klocked: Women with
Horsepower**
37
Martin’s Boat
36
Muir Song**
37
Shift
40
Opening Night Films
Borrowed Time**&
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week
(a Ron Howard Film)
with special guests
Comedy
33
Red Carpet Reel & Awards
Life, Animated
(Sundance Award-Winner)
with special guests 44
It’s A Wrap!
An Evening with PIXAR
47
Popcorn & Prosecco
Somm: Into the Bottle
41
Drama
Cloudy with a Chance of
Sunshine**
39
Short Comedy
Chocolate Cake**
39
Step by Step**
37
Happy F-ing Valentine’s Day**
39
Streif- One Hell of a Ride
43
Little Snail**
40
The Weekend Sailor
46
The Fake**
39
What if You Fly
36
The Launch**
40
Animation
Twinsburg
46
Borrowed Time**
33
Cage
35
Hum**
42
Parade de Satie
35
Too Much Glue**
40
47
ADDicted**
39
Documentary
Evan’s Crime**
35
Bon in Dolpo**
45
Guys Reading Poems**
35
Intersection**
34
CODE: Debugging the Gender
Gap
34
Relentless**
42
Godspeed- The Race Across
America**
46
PIXAR Theatrical Shorts
The Untold Story**
46
Gulmarg- Paradise on Earth
45
Films of the Human Spirit
Short Drama
Acquiescence**
34
Breathe**
43
Business Ethics
42
Montage: Great Film Composers
and the Piano
35
Nathan East: For the Record
35
Out of the Village
39
Phil’s Camino**
34
Birthday**
43
Gardening at Night
43
Many Beautiful Things: The Life
and Vision of Lilias Trotter**
43
ticket info ...................................................
All pre-purchased passes, individual tickets and add-ons must be redeemed at the
RIVERWALK CENTER BOX OFFICE prior to attending films at all locations.
The Riverwalk Center Box Office and the Blue River Plaza Information Tent are your hubs for Festival
information, map browsing and festival swag.
BOX OFFICE LOCATION
Riverwalk Center
150 W. Adams Ave.
Breckenridge, CO 80424
HOURS
Thurs, Fri, Sat: NOON~8pm
Sun: 9am~6:30pm
VIP WELCOME CENTER &
INFORMATION
Old Masonic Hall | 110 Washington St.
Filmmakers & Sponsors redeem Peak 10
passes at this location.
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE:
Online at breckfilmfest.org
At the door of the theater
(released 10 min prior to screening,
provided space allows)
Hours: 10am - 2pm Mon-Wed
9am - 7pm Thurs-Sun
PEAK 10 PARTY PASS - $225
The Peak 10 Pass is your perfect Film Festival companion as it allows you to access all film screenings without
standing in the ticket line* as well as exclusive access to all parties and the VIP Lounge! This transferable pass is
truly all-access, and includes ALL screenings, including opening and closing nights, special screenings and parties
and events. Premier programming is an additional fee.
PEAK 9 VIP PASS - $165
The Peak 9 Pass allows access to all film screenings without standing in the ticket line*. This transferable pass
includes all screenings, including opening and closing nights and special screenings. Upgrade to the Peak 10 pass
to receive access to all parties and the VIP Lounge! Premier programming is an additional fee.
DAY PASSES - $40
All Day Passes include unlimited access to screenings for the day purchased. This non-transferable pass is your
passport to films, forums and special exhibits on your selected day. Premier programming and parties are an
additional fee. Available days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS - $15 | 20 | $25
Provides access to selected screening. Associated after party is an additional fee. Available selections: Opening
Night, Adventure Reel, Red Carpet Reel, or It’s a Wrap! Screening.
POPCORN & PROSECCO (Premier Programming) - $40
The featured joint program between the Breckenridge Wine Classic and the Breckenridge Film Festival, Popcorn
& Prosecco won’t disappoint. Arrive for a tasting of bubbly paired with gourmet popcorn before popping into the
Breckenridge Theater for a screening of the acclaimed feature documentary, “Somm: Into the Bottle.”
Not included in any pass products.
SINGLE FILM BLOCK TICKET - $10
Provides access to a single block of films. Advance purchase recommended.
INDIVIDUAL PARTY ADD-ON - $10
Upgrade your Festival experience by attending the evening party your Day Pass is valid, or tack on a party with
your single film purchase.
*TO REDEEM YOUR PASSES: Festival passes may be purchased in advance at breckfilmfest.org and may be
redeemed at the Riverwalk Center Box Office at 150 W. Adams Ave.
*PASSHOLDERS SHOULD ARRIVE 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHOWTIME to take advantage of available priority
seating. At 10 minutes prior to showtime, if available, General Admission tickets will go on sale, at which point Day
Pass holders are also admitted. Once General Admission tickets have gone on sale, passholders will no longer have
priority admittance and will be admitted as space allows. All theater seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis.
SPONSORSHIPS/DONATIONS
Please support the Breckenridge Film Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit! Every $100 individual donation receives a Day
Pass and a special festival gift.
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welcome .............................................................
I am delighted to welcome you to the Breck Film Fest.
The Town of Breckenridge is honored to host the BFF
throughout our community, especially in the über cool
Arts District and the iconic BGV Community Center &
Summit County South Branch Library, including the
Speakeasy Theater.
Breckenridge is an amazing place to visit…..and an
even better place to live. We are a small community
that offers incredible world-class recreation, fantastic
arts, great shopping and a vibrant restaurant scene,
while providing a safe, friendly and fun community for
our citizens to live, work, play and raise a family.
Welcome to the Breck Film Fest. This fall marks the
Festival’s 36th year and will feature over 60 films
selected from the hundreds submitted from
around the world. This year’s selections include
compelling documentaries, mystery thrillers,
a great Adventure Reel, some special screenings with
special guests, and something for just
about everyone who loves film. Dozens of filmmakers
will be attending and looking forward to
presenting their works and interacting with attendees.
Surrounded by the majesty of the Rocky Mountains,
Breckenridge has one of the largest historic districts in
Colorado. Located in the heart of town is a thriving arts
campus bookended by the Riverwalk Center and the
newly expanded Breckenridge Theater. You can take a
class, see a show or meet an artist-in-residence.
Screenings will be offered at venues throughout the
historic and bustling Town of Breckenridge that has
embarked on a major cultural arts effort. Significant
capital investments have been made at the Riverwalk
Center, as well as our completely renovated and
digitized Speakeasy Theater. We are excited that the
Breckenridge Theater will return this year as a film
festival venue after a major expansion and complete
remodel.
Of course, living in a ski town means that we are all
about recreation. From the downhill experience at
the Breckenridge ski area to our Nordic centers and
backcountry trails, winter has plenty to offer. Summer
is truly a joy with miles of trails to hike, run and bike,
and if you are a golfer, you’ll love our 27-hole Jack
Nicholas-designed links.
In addition to visiting the numerous fine shops,
restaurants and galleries throughout Breckenridge,
please take some time to visit and explore the new
Arts District on RidgeStreet. The Breckenridge Film
Festival is proud and excited to be a part of this arts
renaissance. Enjoy the fall colors, the community and
the Breck Film Fest.
While the scenery and offerings of Breckenridge
are truly remarkable, they are nothing without our
people. Passionate and driven, the citizens - from the
longtime local to the seasonal second home owner make Breckenridge what it is. They are active outdoor
enthusiasts and give of themselves as docents, board
members and volunteers.
Gary Martinez
President of the Breck FIlm Fest
I hope you will enjoy our slice of heaven, and thank
you for supporting the Breck FIlm Fest!
Eric Mamula
Mayor of Breckenridge
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Welcome to the 36th Breck Film Fest! We are so
excited to have you here with us in Breckenridge for
the weekend. Join us as we welcome more than 30
filmmakers who represent half of the films we’ll screen
this weekend. And join me in thanking the sponsors,
grantors and individual donors who make this annual
weekend possible.
Our mission is to present these diverse film experiences
to audiences local, regional, national and international
in our authentic mountain town. From screenings to
talkback forums to workshops – and everything in
between – we hope you’ll enjoy your time here and take
away not only a piece of Breckenridge, but a piece of
the world as you experience it through the power of the
camera lens.
Inspire. Educate. Entertain.
You’ll see these words throughout our festival. Together,
they serve as the guiding principles that have governed
our festival in the past, present and into the future.
Stories have the power to accomplish all three.
As William Roper of the Orton Family Foundation
said, “Stories can accomplish what no other form of
communication can – they can get through to our
hearts with a message. In our world of information
transfer, data exchange, and media impressions, where
we have become callused by so much communication,
stories have the ability to speak to us about what truly
matters.”
So join us in this communal viewing experience. Absorb
all that we have to offer. Take part in our talkback forums
and engage with one another at the parties. And by all
means, don’t miss our HP Workstation Tech Station at
the Riverwalk Center!
We hope our 2016 lineup will spur discussion, insight
and sharing with your broader communities.
Thank you for joining us in Breckenridge in our 36th
year.
Janice Kurbjun
Executive Director of the Breck FIlm Fest
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parties .........................................................
FILMMAKER WELCOME PARTY | THE CANTEEN | 208 MAIN ST
4-6 PM THURSDAY (Invitation Only)
Filmmakers gather to mix and mingle with each other, while festival Peak 10 passholders have the chance to rub
elbows with Hollywood, New York and global filmmakers before launching into Opening Night festivities.
Beverages by Broken Compass Brewery
OPENING NIGHT PARTY | QUANDARY GRILLE | 505 S. MAIN ST
9:30 PM THURSDAY (FOLLOWING OPENING NIGHT FILM) Open to the public: $10 for non-Peak 10 Passholders
It’s Opening Night! A celebration of an exciting launch for the festival and excellent films still to come during the
weekend, with varied foodie delights.
Sponsored by Trilogy Partners and Allen Guerra Architects
Beverages by Breckenridge Distillery, Broken Compass Brewery and Republic National Distribution Company
INDUSTRY PARTY | MODIS | 113 S. MAIN ST
3-5 PM FRIDAY (Invitation Only)
Have aspirations of making it to the big screen? At the Industry Party, you’ll find the names and faces of writers,
directors, producers, talent, distributors and more! Peak 10 passholders are invited to partake in the fun, joining
this intimate networking environment where ideas and partnerships are born.
Sponsored by the Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media
Beverages by Broken Compass Brewery and Republic National Distribution Company
AFTERHOURS FRIDAY | C.B. & POTTS | 231 MAIN ST
BEGINNING AT 9 PM FRIDAY Open to the public: $10 for non-Peak 10 Passholders
Join festival goers for “afterhours” at C.B. & Potts, where craft film meets craft beer during the Festival. Enjoy
appetizers while an extended Adventure Reel loops on televisions well into the night in the upper level and deck.
Beverages by Broken Compass Brewery and Republic National Distribution Company
RED CARPET RAVE | THE HISTORIC BROWN | 206 N. RIDGE ST
9 PM (FOLLOWING CLOSING NIGHT & AWARDS) Open to the public: $10 for non-Peak 10 Passholders
The Red Carpet extends into the evening in one of the most celebrated historic nightlife venues in town. Guests
will be greeted with a glass of champagne as they enter the original historic building and enjoy music in the
newly rehabilitated barn where they can dance into the night.
Beverages by Broken Compass Brewery and Republic National Distribution Company
FILMMAKER’S BRUNCH | NAPPER TANDY’S IRISH PUB | 110 E. LINCOLN AVE
9-11 AM SUNDAY (Invitation Only)
Filmmakers reeling from the weekend’s activities gather to compare notes over breakfast and some hair of the
dog before the selection committee’s Best of Fest reels play at the Speakeasy Theater and the final day of festival
programming.
Beverages by Breckenridge Distillery, Republic National Distribution Company and Motherlode Provisions
WRAP PARTY | BRIAR ROSE | 109 LINCOLN AVE
8:30 PM SUNDAY (FOLLOWING IT’S A WRAP! SCREENING) Open to the public: $10 for non-Peak 10 Passholders
It’s a wrap at the Briar Rose on Sunday night, where filmmakers and guests bid farewell to each other and the
2016 Breck Film Fest.
Beverages by Broken Compass Brewery, Breckenridge Distillery and Republic National Distribution Company
HP WORKSTATION & INTEL XEON VIP LOUNGE | OLD MASONIC HALL | 110 WASHINGTON ST
Thursday 1-7 pm | Friday 9am-4pm | Saturday 9am-6pm | Sunday 12pm-6pm
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talkback forums .................................
Sponsored by Breckenridge Grand Vacations & Lincoln Park at the
Wellington Neighborhood.
“TOOLS OF THE TRADE” EXHIBIT PRESENTED BY HP WORKSTATION AND INTEL XEON
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun | NOON - 5pm | THE RIVERWALK CENTER
Have you ever painted in 3D? Watched as a computer captured your motion to translate into a
special effect? Sketched on a computer? Do all this and more as you experience the tools of today’s
filmmaking trade at the HP-sponsored interactive exhibit at the Riverwalk Center. Discover other
technology at the Information Area and VIP Lounge at Old Masonic Hall, 110 Washington.
“STORYTELLING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE” (FREE)
Fri Sept 16 | 11am - 12:30pm | HOPEFULL/DISCOVERY ROOM
Attending independent filmmakers take the stage to discuss storytelling’s pertinence to social
change and how they select subject matter. Look inside their point of view on all aspects of
storytelling, including its outward portrayal on audiences: Why should we care in a positive and
productive way?
“TV VS. FILM: A PARADIGM SHIFT” (FREE)
Sat Sept. 17 | 1pm | HOPEFULL/DISCOVERY ROOM
Do you binge watch Game of Thrones? Mr. Robot? Can’t get enough of House of Cards? These and
many other episodic TV series rival traditional filmmaking in the modern industry. Join the discussion
about the incredible evolution with senior CU Denver media faculty at this talkback forum.
“LOW BUDGET/HIGH VALUE: MAKING FILMS FOR FREE”
Sat Sept 17 | 3pm | HOPEFULL/DISCOVERY ROOM
Aimed at youth/student filmmakers, this workshop will discuss how to design a budget-conscious
story, leverage resources, and engage community to make low or no-cost films. Teams will be
challenged to outline a story and create an eight-image sequence for a low-budget short film – a
common admissions item for some of the world’s top film schools (bring an iPhone or use one of the
library’s iPads). Featuring Los Angeles filmmaker Eric Adrian Marshall, who is attending with his film
“Sanctity.” Workshop presented by Monica Owens with Summit County Library.
“DEVELOPING SCRIPTS” (FREE)
Sun Sept 18 | NOON - 2pm | HOPEFULL/DISCOVERY ROOM
Attending filmmakers share ideas on how to develop a script, from what writers can do to grab the
reader right out of the gate to sustaining their interest throughout the screenplay, as well as common
pitfalls to avoid when developing a script for success.
Check www.breckfilmfest.org and the Program Book Insert for other intriguing Talkback additions
finalized after program printing.
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breck film fest people ..............................
Janice Kurbjun Executive Director
Dianna Nilsson Programming Director
Ashley Zimmerman
Executive Assistant & Year Round
Programming Coordinator
Steve Kurtz
Technical Director & Awards Ceremony
Ashley KujawskiPR Specialist
BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL BOARD MEMBERS
Gary Martinez President
Cynthia Gordon Secretary, Ticketing & Web Manager
Heather PezzellaTreasurer
Jim Zafarana Industry Liason
Lisa Korry Cheek Marketing & Promotions
Howard CookIdea Man
Zak Himmelman Theaters & Tech
Jen McIntosh Graphic Design
Lo MathewsVolunteers
Michael Rath
Sponsorship & Fundraising
BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL CORE VOLUNTEERS
Rae Anderson & Phyllis Martinez Information Center Coordinators
Diane Canepa
VIP Lounge Coordinator
Lo Mathews & Johanna Gibbs
Volunteer Coordinators
Cynthia Gordon & Tami Yinger Ticketing Coordinators
Neil Groundwater, Jim Patalan,
Ashley Low, Tim Faust
Photography
Sheila HollenbeckLiaison Coordinator
Christi Johnson
Adventure Reel, Special Programming
Coordinator
Taryn Power & Taryn Brooke
Parties & Events Coordinators
Monica OwensTeen Workshops Coordinator
Sara Louviere &
CU Denver Digital Animation Society
Children’s Program Coordinators
Marty Ferris & Tricia Parker
Talkback Coordinators
BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION COMMITTEE
Marquita Arnesen – Drama
Bill Bolthouse & Tony Busnardo - Spiritual
Howard Cook – Animation
Ricky Daly – Documentary
Beth Groundwater – Short Drama Lisa Shultz – Comedy & Short Comedy
Christi Johnson – Adventure
BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL THEATER MANAGERS & PROJECTION
Sue Purchase
Nina Jannetti
Henry Taylor
Sam Botnick
Susan Knopf
Zak Himmelman
Nasya Vincent
John & Jan Quigley
Jym Fair
Rich Smith
Published in partnership with Summit Daily News
Summit Daily News | 331 West Main St. | Frisco, CO 80443 | 970-668-3998 | www.summitdaily.com
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thank you to our sponsors .....................
PRESENTING SPONSOR
HP Workstation
Republic National
Wednesday Morning
Distributing Company
Ladies’ Slacker League
Motherlode Provisions
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub
Kaiser Permante
Summit Express
Trilogy Partners
The Historic Brown
Willis & Connolly, P.C.
MEDIA PARTNERS
5280 Magazine
Always Mountain Time
Breck TV
Breckenridge Tourism Office
KUNC Uniquely
Northern Colorado
KYSL Krystal 93
MTN Town Magazine
Summit Daily News
TV 8
The UPS Store
VENUE SPONSORS
Whole Foods Market
Bill & Laurie Bolthouse
CU Denver College of
Arts & Media
FILM & AWARD SPONSORS
Bob & Jen McIntosh
Timothy Faust Photography
Breckenridge Dental Group
TV8
Breckenridge Music Festival
Bristlecone Book Club
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Centennial Bank & Trust
BreckCreate
Centura Health
Beaver Run Resort
Cornerstone Real Estate
Colorado Mountain College
Ski Country Resorts
Wyndham Vacation Rentals
GRANTORS
The Summit Foundation
Town of Breckenridge
Colorado Office of Film,
Television & Media
Climax Molybdenum
Company
Dillon Yacht Club Junior
Sailing Club
Emily Tracy for State Senate
EVENT SPONSORS
First Bank
Allen-Guerra Architecture
Gail Schwartz for Congress
Alpine Bank
Harker Neumaier Associates
Breckenridge Associates
Janet & Michael Good
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Kitchenscapes
Climax Molybdenum
Meg & David Lass
Lincoln Park at the Wellington Mi Casa and Hearthstone Neighborhood
The North Face - Breckenridge
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS
Rae Anderson*
Bill & Laurie Bolthouse
Dan Corwin
David Downer
Restaurants
Phyllis & Gary Martinez
Stan Miller, Inc.
SPECIAL SUPPLIERS
Abigail-Elise Interiors
State Representative Millie
Hamner
Breckenridge Distillery
Stuhr & Associates
Breckenridge Stor-N-Go
Summit County Commissioner Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon
Broken Compass Brewery
The Canteen
Karn Stiegelmeier
The Breck FIlm Fest Board & Staff
C.B. & Potts
The Graham Family
Modis
The Ebert Family Clinic
Quandary Grille
Annette & Gerry Fricke
Ben & Cynthia Gordon*
Beth & Neil Groundwater
Sally & Andy Lewis*
Phyllis & Gary Martinez*
Lo Matheus*
Jen & Bob McIntosh*
Joseph Pulichene*
John & Jan Quigley
Allison B. Saxe
Denise & Doug Thornton*
Carre & John Warner*
Tami & Bill Yinger*
Linda & Jim Zafarana*
* GOLD TICKET CLUB MEMBERS
Our apologies for any Sponsors missing from this list due to our deadline for the Program Book.
Thank you for your support.
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BFF INFO
COLORADO
MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
107 Denison Placer Rd.
(Hwy 9 N, left on Coyne
Valley, left on Denison)
CATCH SHUTTLE FROM
RIVERWALK BOX OFFICE
Sponsored by Timothy Faust
Photography
FRENCH ST.
PARTIES, EVENTS
& FORUMS
HARRIS ST.
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THE CANTEEN
208 Main St.
THE HISTORIC BROWN
206 N Ridge St.
N. PARK AVE.
MAIN ST.
WELLINGTON RD.
BFF INFORMATION
CENTER &
BROKEN COMPASS
BEER TENT
Blue River Plaza
RD.
BOX OFFICE
S. PARK AVE.
FOUR
MODIS
113 S. Main St.
E.
LINCOLN AV
BRIAR ROSE
109 Lincoln Ave.
1. SPEAKEASY
THEATRE
(North Side)
Sponsored by TV8
BRECKENRIDGE
THEATER
Sponsored by CU Denver
WASHINGTON AVE.
VIP LOUNGE & BFF
INFO
OLD MASONIC HALL
110 Washington Ave.
RIVERWALK
CENTER
150 W. Adams
Ave.
Sponsored by
Triology Partners
C. B. & POTTS
231 Sº Main St.
ADAMS AVE.
GRAND
VACATIONS
COMMUNITY
CENTER
103 S. Harris St.
2. HOPEFULL/
DISCOVERY RM.
(Basement)
3. BFF OFFICE
(Top Floor, North)
HARRIS ST.
SKI HILL RD.
BRECKENRIDGE
CHRISTIAN
MINISTRIES
103 Saw Mill Rd.
Sponsored by
Bill & Laurie Bolthouse
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IRISH PUB
110 Lincoln Ave.
FRENCH ST.
BRECKENRIDGE
TOWN HALL
THEATRE
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RIDGE ST.
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RIVERWALK CENTER BOX OFFICE: All pre-purchased tickets & passes must be picked up here prior to attending
shows. Summit Express runs shuttles to Colorado Mountain College beginning 1/2 hour prior to showtime.
The Box Office is your pickup location.
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breck film fest sponsors ..........................
EVENT, VENUE & SUPPORTING SPONSORS
SPECIAL SUPPLIERS & FILM/AWARD SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNERS
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thurs sept 15 | opening night film .......
7 pm | Special Screening preceded by an Animated Short
RIVERWALK CENTER | 150 W. Adams Ave.
Sponsored by Breckenridge Associates Real Estate
THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK - The Touring Years
Documentary, 129 mins (99 min feature + 30 min The Beatles Live at Shea Stadium 1965), Dir: Ron Howard
Just four hours after its London premiere, the Breck Film Fest showcases Ron Howard’s latest picture, “The Beatles:
Eight Days a Week (The Touring Years). It’s one of the first chances in the Unites States to see the film - which
features never-before seen footage of the Beatles on tour.
The film is based on the first part of The Beatles’ career (1962-1966), the period in which they toured and captured
the world’s acclaim. Ron Howar’ds film will explore how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and
Ringo Starr came together to become this extraordinary phenomenon, “The Beatles.” It’s an insight into the inner
workings of the group - their decision-making, their musical creation process, the growth of their collective
career - all the while, highlighting the Beatles’ extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable,
complementary personalities.
Borrowed Time**
Animated, 7 min, Dir: Lou Hamou-Lhadj & Andrew Coats.
A weathered sheriff returns to the remains of an accident
he has spent a lifetime trying to forget. With each step
forward, the memories come flooding back. Faced with
his mistake once again, he must find the strength to
carry on. A passion project from Pixar animators, this
film will delight audiences in advance of the featured
program for the evening.
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fri sept 16 ..................................................
11 am | Block of 2 Films | THE SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
‘Women Empowerment’ Sponsored by Gail Swartz for Congress, Emily Tracy for State Senate,
State Representative Millie Hamner, Summit County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier
CODE: Debugging the
Gender Gap
Documentary
Dir: Robin Hauser
Reynolds, 79 min, Adult
situations
CODE documentary exposes the dearth of American
female and minority software engineers and explores the
reasons for this gender gap and digital divide. The film
highlights breakthrough efforts that are producing more
diverse programmers and shows how this critical gap
can be closed. CODE asks: what would society gain from
having more women and minorities code and how do we
get there?
Strong Sisters: Elected
Women in Colorado**
Documentary
Dir: Laura Hoeppner and
Meg Froelich
75 min
Strong Sisters is a documentary about Colorado’s
extraordinary history of elected women. Why has Colorado
been a leader at the state legislature, but never elected a
female Governor, US Senator or Mayor of Denver? And why
does it matter?
With Panel Discussion To Follow
3 pm | Block of 3 Films | THE SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
‘Emotional Journeys’ Sponsored by The Graham Family
Acquiescense**
Short Drama
Dir: Nevin Bernet
22 min
International premiere,
Student film,
family-friendly
After years of struggle with his sadness and guilt, a father
finally faces the question that haunts him and keeps him
paralyzed from doing the things that he loves. To answer
that question, he must face his daughter.
Phil’s Camino**
Documentary
Dir: Annie O’Neil
28 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Phil’s positive approach to treatment for his stage 4 cancer:
he replicates the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in his
backyard. A map of Spain in hand, he finds true pilgrimage
is the one within.
Intersection**
Drama
Dir: Tim French
79 min
Colorado premiere
A man haunted by a car crash that claimed the life of
his daughter meets a mysterious woman in the same
remote town where the fateful accident occurred. There’s
a spark between them but she carries a dark past with
consequences. What’s the price of a second chance?
3 pm | Block of 4 Films | BRECKENRIDGE THEATER | 121 S. Ridge St.
‘Creative Storytelling’ Sponsored by Janet & Michael Good
Reborn**
Documentary
Dir: Andrew Margetson
5 min, United Kingdom,
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Reborn is a portrait of a star dancer coming back from a
career-threatening injury. Lauren Cuthbertson, principal
dancer at London’s Royal Ballet, reveals the brutal reality of
being a top ballerina and performs a mesmerising piece of
original choreography.
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(cont.) 3 pm | Block of 4 Films | BRECKENRIDGE THEATER | 121 S. Ridge St.
Cage
Animation
Dir: Pengpeng DU
5 min, Student film,
International premiere,
family-friendly
Life is liberty in a CAGE. CAGE represents a situation that
is filled with a lot of constraints, or a habit or an addiction
that is hard to get rid of. This project is to present a Chinese
cultural and traditional visual style to audiences. On the
other hand, CAGE tries to inspire them to recall their
memory and consider what is the meaning of life to them
individually.
Parade de Satie
Animation
Dir: Koji Yamamura
15 min, Japan, Western
United States premiere,
family-friendly
A Parade for three managers & four performers. Mixing
quotes from French composer Erik Satie’s essays with the
music Parade, this is an animated re-creation of realistic
ballet images going beyond reality.
Guys Reading
Poems**
Drama
Dir: Hunter Lee Hughes
99 min
Colorado premiere
A resourceful boy creatively uses poetry to survive when
his mother, a disturbed avant garde painter, locks him
in a puppet box and builds an art installation around his
imprisonment.
6 pm | Block of 3 Films | THE SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
‘The Power of Music’ Sponsored by the Breckenridge Music Festival
Mr. Bernstein**
Short Drama
Dir: Francine
Zuckerman
12 min, Canada,
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
After Debbie hears about her father’s life-changing musical
experience in a refugee camp, she tracks down the famous
conductor years later, with unexpected consequences.
Montage: Great Film
Composers and the
Piano
Documentary
Dir: Ben Proudfoot
27 min, family-friendly
The film chronicles what happened when celebrated
pianist Gloria Cheng challenged the world’s greatest film
composers -Williams, Newman, Giacchino, Broughton,
Desplat and Davis - to write original pieces for solo piano.
No movie. No orchestra. Just a composer and blank page.
Nathan East: For the
Record
Documentary
Dir: Chris Gero
85 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
With more than 2000 album credits to his name, 2015
Grammy Nominee Nathan East is one of the most recorded
bass players of all time! His sound is legendary and he’s the
most famous musician you don’t know.
6 pm | Block of 1 Film | BRECKENRIDGE THEATER | 121 S. Ridge St.
Evan’s Crime**
Drama, Dir: Sandy
Tung , 93 min,
Colorado premiere,
Adult language, Adult
situations, Drug &
alcohol use
This film is about a college student, Evan White, who is
unjustly accused of selling marijuana and cocaine and
is threatened with up to 28 years in jail by an ambitious
Federal prosecutor. The movie is a dramatic portrayal of
the inequities of the American justice system and one
young man’s struggle against it.
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fri sept 16 | adventure reel ....................
In 2013, the festival launched the Adventure Reel, inspired and fueled by the festival’s creative and
active Colorado audience. This year’s event features an all-new lineup of award-winning films.
7 pm | Block of 8 Films | RIVERWALK CENTER | 150 W. Adams Ave.
Sponsored by The North Face - Breckenridge
What if You Fly
Adventure, Dir:
Camp4 Collective
10 min
family friendly
Follow Hawaiian artist Sean Yoro as he creates
a poetic and temporary Inuit ice mural in the
Arctic.
Martin’s Boat
Adventure
Dir: Peter McBride
22 min
family-friendly
Honoring the legacy of Martin Litton, this award
winning film follows the newest boat in the
Grand Canyon Dories fleet (the “Marble Canyon”)
on its maiden voyage down the legendary
Colorado River through the grandest canyon on
Earth.
Equal Footing
Adventure
Dir: Daniel Holz
8 min
family-friendly
Wyoming’s remote and vast wilderness provides
the perfect canvas for Alpinists and climbing
partners, Kim Havell and Julia Heemstra to
reflect on being female in a traditionally maledominated sport.
Crown Traverse
Adventure,
Dir: Matthew Irving
14 min
family friendly
Chase Steven Gnam, Mike Wolfe and Mike Foote
on a 600 mile mountain top, on foot, traverse
from Missoula, Montana to Banff, Alberta.
Muir Song**
Adventure
Dir: Janssen Powers
4 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Be inspired by this visual montage capturing
the great outdoor energy, spirit and adventure
of the Pacific Northwest.
Dog Power**
Documentary
Dir: Kale Casey &
Jordan Schevene
33 min
family-friendly
Join in a gigantic celebration of the love
humans and dogs share when they train, race
and compete together in dog-powered sports.
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fri sept 16 | adventure reel ....................
THE ADVENTURE REEL is dedicated to
Quincy Brave Conway (1998 – 2016)
His passion for climbing and adventurous spirit lives on
in his friends, family, and community. He is profoundly missed.
With love from Phyllis & Gary Martinez
.......................................................intermission................................................................
Step by Step**
Adventure
Dir: Mike Rogers
11 min
Singapore,
Western US premiere,
family-friendly
Serendipity brought Greg and Paul
together. Both men with life-altering
disabilities discover a shared
dream: a monumental trek across the
Himalayan plateau. This inspiring journey
will push them to physical and emotional
extremes and forge an everlasting bond
between them.
Klocked: Women with
Horsepower**
Adventure
Dir: Michelle Bauer
Carpenter,
43 min
Western US premiere
Get your heart racing with this award
winning film featuring motorcycle land
speed record holders Laura Klock and her
daughters Erika and Karlee Cobb. In 2008,
at Bonneville Salt Flats, these three became
the first mother, daughter, daughter trio in
land speed racing history to set records at
the same time.
With special guests: Laura Klock, Erika & Karalee Cobb
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fri sept 16 ....................................................
9 pm | Block of 6 Films | BRECKENRIDGE THEATER | 121 S. Ridge St.
‘Suspense Shorts With a Twist’ Co-Sponsored by The Bristlecone Book Club &
The Wednesday Morning Ladies’ Slacker League
Drop It**
Short Drama
Dir: Adam J. Hardy,
10 min
A rookie cop struggles to live with his mistake to shoot an
innocent man while the brother of the victim tries to track
down the cop to kill him.
Desperate Manny**
Short Drama
Dir: Matt Bosson,
26 min
Colorado premiere
In the middle of the night, Manny wrestles with his
demons, trying to find the answers that will save his young
son and himself. Having drawn two others into his plight,
an old friend and a stranger, he’s not sure whom he can
trust.
The Tow**
Short Drama
Dir: Ian Bohen,
8 min
Colorado premiere,
Adult situations
The Tow examines two men who are forced to decide
where the line between victim and criminal blurs, pushing
each towards the breaking point... Until one man decides
to push back.
Eleven
Short Drama
Dir: Ken Fox
6 min
Colorado premiere
An astronaut struggles to explain to his 5 year old
daughter why he must go away, and why she cannot come
with him.
Sanctity**
Short Drama
Dir: Eric Adrian Marshall
18 min, Student,
Colorado premiere,
Adult language, Adult
situations, Violence
A by-the-book federal agent and his desperate exgirlfriend struggle with an unplanned pregnancy in a nearfuture America where Roe v. Wade has been overturned
and abortion has been fully criminalized.
Snake Bite**
Short Drama
Dir: Tim Hyten,
10 min
Colorado premiere,
Adult language,
Violence
Out for backwoods adventure, four boys find their
friendship tested when one is bitten by a snake. But which
is more dangerous - the notoriously fast-working venom
of the Black Widowmaker, or the extreme measures they
hope will save him?
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9 pm | Block of 2 Films | BRECKENRIDGE TOWN HALL | 150 Ski Hill Rd.
‘Medical Challenges’ Sponsored by The Ebert Family Clinic
Out of the Village
Documentary
Dir: Jonathan Stein
17 min
Colorado premiere
“If it takes a village to raise a child, then what happens
when it’s gone?” This gripping portrait explores the
social and cultural impact of the Ebola epidemic from the
perspective of an orphaned brother and his sister. Starring
Abraham Attah (Beasts of No Nation) and Executive
Produced by Bryan Singer (X-Men).
ADDicted**
Drama
Dir: Dan Jenski,
105 min
Colorado premiere,
Adult situations
Like most college kids, Drew Dawson leads a hectic life.
After getting suspended from football for academic
violations, his world spirals. Already taking Adderall for
ADD, Drew’s dependency escalates as he desperately tries
to appease his politico mother and get reinstated.
9 pm | Block of 4 Films | THE SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
‘Comedy Tonight’ Sponsored by Stuhr & Associates, LLC
The Fake**
Short Comedy
Dir: Matthew Helfgott &
Jared Hillman
8 min
A penny-pinching empty-nester goes to unusual lengths
to snag the senior discount.
Happy F-ing
Valentine’s Day**
Short Comedy
Dir: Jeremy Dehn,
14 min
Valentine’s Day provides the backdrop for this comedy
short that asks the question: How can trying to do
something so good turn out so f-ing wrong?
Chocolate Cake**
Short Comedy
Dir: Benjamin Shweky
9 min
Colorado premiere
A nostalgic tale about a boy who doesn’t quite fit in.
Instead, he finds all the company he needs in his mother’s
delicious chocolate cake.
Cloudy with a Chance
of Sunshine**
Comedy
Dir: Kevin Resnick
94 min
Student film,
Colorado premiere
In this quirky and heartfelt romantic comedy, a stressed
out single father has his life turned upside down when a
new-age yogi mysteriously shows up in his kitchen and
leads him on a journey of self-discovery.
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sat sept 17| free films & yoga .............
9 am | Block of 2 Films with Yoga In Between | HOPEFULL/DISCOVERY RM | 103 S. Harris St.
Suggested Donation $10
Darklight
Adventure
Dir: Mike Brown
7 min
family-friendly
Shift
Adventure
Dir: Rachael Lincoln
and Amelia Rudolph
11 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Follow professional mountain bikers Graham Agassiz, Matt
Hunter, and Matty Miles on a mind-bending night ride
through the moonscapes of Southern Utah to the Ewok
forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Join Meta Yoga for a morning Hatha Flow between films.
Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours. Beginner or
advanced, wake up with movies and movement!
A dance film featuring Bay Area vertical dance company
BANDALOOP as they journey across the Sierra. Using
climbing technology to access back-country sites including
a 2,900 foot dance wall, BANDALOOP challenges the
boundaries of site-specific performance, re-imagining what
dance can be and where it can take place.
free children’s program............................
10 am | Block of 4 Films | RIVERWALK CENTER | 150 W. Adams Ave.
Sponsored by Climax Molybdenum with support from
Lincoln Park at the Wellington Neighborhood & Breckenridge Grand Vacations
The FREE Children’s Program features four films and interactive components designed to help children (and
adults!) explore the art of filmmaking. Following the films, children will visit stations with filmmakers and CU
students. Event includes cash bar for adults!
The Launch**
Short Comedy
Dir: Dylan Welter,
7 min, Student,
International premiere,
family-friendly
Little Snail**
Short Drama
Dir: Tunde Skovran
9 min, Romania/US,
Colorado premiere
Where’s Larry?**
Short Drama
Dir: John
Surenkamp,15 min,
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Too Much Glue**
Animation
13 min, UC Denver
Digital Animation
Society
Faculty Dir: Tripp
Vroman/Howard Cook
After watching Neil Armstrong land on the moon, two
young brothers decide to build their own rocket in hopes of
one day becoming astronauts themselves.
Film sponsored by BFF Board & Staff in memory of
Quincy Brave Conway (1998-2016), an explorer and
aspiring scientist before his untimely death in August 2016.
Five year old Ivan discovers that the young woman next
door is pregnant. Is the baby she carries just as lonely as he
is? He sets off an adventure to save his potential, future new
friend from dreadful solitude.
A chef faces tough choices when his six year old daughter
falls in love with ‘dinner’.
Although Matty’s art teacher has warned him that too much
glue never dries, Matty loves glue. During art class, Matty
pours a lake of glue before belly-flopping right in the middle
and finds himself stuck to the desk. Too Much Glue is sure to
appeal to all children who love to get messy.
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sat sept 17 | popcorn & prosecco .........
11:30 am | Block of 1 Film | BRECKENRIDGE THEATER | 121 S. Ridge St.
Premier Programming- The Feature Joint Program Between
Breck Film Fest & Breckenridge Wine Classic!
Somm: Into the Bottle
Documentary, Dir: Jason Wise, 90 min
From the director and team that brought
you ‘SOMM,’ the celebrated documentary
behind the quest of four individuals
studying to pass one of the most difficult
tests you’ve NEVER heard of, comes
the sequel –‘SOMM: Into the Bottle’.
Viewers are taken beyond the exam and
down the wine (bottle) rabbit hole. The
world’s most famous winemakers and
sommeliers unravel what makes wine
the most compelling elixir, a beverage
that is uniquely intertwined with the
history of mankind.
‘SOMM: Into the Bottle’ brings viewers a rare and never before seen glimpse inside the private world of both
famed and cult winemakers, such as Jean Louis Chave, Aubert de Villaine (Domaine Romanee-Conti), and Robert
Mondavi. Viewers get to watch as some of the most storied bottles of wine are opened; in some cases less than
a dozen are left in the world. The history, the vintage, and the magic of these bottles are discussed by the best in
the business. The film also tackles wine as it intersects with politics, pleasure, world war, natural disasters, religion,
and the age old question, “Can a bottle be worth thousands of dollars or is it just great marketing?”
Enjoy the film following a gourmet popcorn and prosecco pairing from
Event Partners: Ember Restaurant & the Breckenridge Wine Classic!
11 am | Block of 2 Films | BRECKENRIDGE TOWN HALL | 150 Ski Hill Rd.
‘Balancing Act’ Sponsored By Mi Casa & Hearthstone Restaurants
Pumped Dry:
The Global Crisis
of Vanishing
Groundwater**
Documentary,
Dir: Steve Elfers, 62 min,
India, Morocco, Peru,
United States
Travel to Morocco, India, Peru, California and Kansas and
see how a groundwater crisis is effecting people in key
agricultural regions. From farmer suicides in India to open
conflict in Peru, the threat to water security is real.
Sustainable
Documentary
Dir: Matt Wechsler
96 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
A vital investigation of America’s unstable food system,
from the agricultural issues we face to the farmers
and community leaders determined to fix it. It’s a film
about the land and what must be done to sustain it for
generations.
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sat sept 17....................................................
12 pm | Block of 3 Films | SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
‘Dramas That WIll Move You’
Hum**
Animation
Dir: Tom Teller,
9 min
Student,
Colorado premiere
The Bespoke Tailoring
of Mister Bellamy**
Short Drama
Dir: Alexander Jeffery
17 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Relentless**
Drama
Dir: Lance Tracy
96 min
World premiere
A solitary dish washing robot living out his life in the back
room of a restaurant is enlightened to the world that
exists beyond his four walls, with the help of a small friend
he breaks free of confinement to pursue his dream of
exploration.
The film centers around the titular character, an old,
homeless man who puts together a small living by
recycling bottles in 1964 Louisiana. When he sees a
posting for a janitorial position at a local law firm, Mister
Bellamy strives to impress by using an old sewing machine
to take up the art of tailoring.
An American mother searches for her daughter who was
kidnapped by human traffickers in El Salvador, the murder
capital of the world. The trail takes her through Central
America and Mexico via “The Train of Death”. Inspired by
true events.
3 pm | Block of 5 Films | SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
‘Morality Tales’ Sponsored by First Bank
The Mulberry Bush**
Short Drama
Dir: Neil LaBute, 17 min,
Colorado premiere,
Adult language &
situations
A casual encounter between two strangers on a park
bench takes a turn when one reveals his connection to the
other.
Everything**
Short Drama
Dir: RJ Daniel Hanna
Colorado premiere,
16 min, family-friendly
To save her daughter’s life, a mother is forced to take
desperate actions: To find and confronting the bone
marrow donor who backed out of the life-saving
procedure.
Business Ethics
Short Drama
Dir: Nick Wernham
22 min, Canada, Drug &
alcohol use, Violence
While in business school Zachary Cranston (Gil Bellows)
comes to believe that ethical decisions are just another
form of cost-benefit analysis. Deciding that the rewards of
fraud could outweigh the eventual costs, he runs a Ponzi
scheme, in spite of the knowledge that he will eventually
face the consequences.
Valentina
Short Drama
Dir: Max Kidd
29 min, Student,
Germany,
International premiere
Germany 1944 during World War II: The Ukrainian forced
laborer Valentina escapes out of the labor education camp
next to the small German village Langenzenn. Rescued by
Martin and his parents she is hidden in their barn. This is
a test for Martin, his family and the solidarity of the whole
village.
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(cont.) 3 pm | Block of 5 Films | SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
Breathe**
Short Drama
Dir: Paul Kowalski,
22 min
Student film, Adult
situations
A Polish neurosurgeon is derailed by the haunting
memories of his wife’s death.
3 pm | Block of 1 Film | BRECKENRIDGE TOWN HALL | 150 Ski Hill Rd.
‘Over the Edge’
Chasing Niagara
Adventure
Dir: Rush Sturges
80 min
Austria & USA, familyfriendly
When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle
over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion a series of events that
takes on a life of its own. Rafa enlists the help of worldrenowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their
friends. Together they go on a three-year journey from the
rivers of Mexico to the waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest.
Their journey concludes in Canada before Rafa’s mission
comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.
3 pm | Block of 3 Films | BRECKENRIDGE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES | 103 Saw Mill Rd.
‘Films of the Human Spirit’ Sponsored by Bill & Laurie Bolthouse
Birthday**
Spiritual
Dir: Chris King,
13 min
family-friendly
When a young military wife gets news that her Marine
husband has been severely wounded in combat,
she discovers that their life ahead is going to be an
overwhelming - yet amazing - journey.
Gardening at Night
Spiritual
Dir: Shayna Connelly
13 min
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
Frustrated by stillness while anticipating her friend’s death,
Samantha tames her garden after midnight. The activity
gives her strength to bridge the distance between them,
say goodbye and help her friend forget her fear at the
moment of death.
Many Beautiful
Things: The Life
and Vision of Lilias
Trotter**
Spiritual
Dir: Laura Waters
Hinson, 70 min,
family-friendly
Viewers follow the journey of a prodigious, self-taught
young female artist who finds herself torn between two
desires—to strengthen her flourishing artistic talents
or pursue a higher calling as a missionary serving
marginalized women and children in North Africa.
9 pm | Block of 1 Film | BRECKENRIDGE THEATER | 121 S. Ridge St.
‘Superbowl of Skiing’
Streif: One Hell of a
Ride
Adventure
Dir: Gerald Salmina,
Tom Dauer
99 min, Austria
Now celebrating its 77th anniversary, the annual
Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, Austria, has produced
unforgettable triumphs and heartrending tragedies, a
heritage full of myths and legends. The city, the nation,
and the entire winter sports world go crazy for the battles
that play out on the slopes, and the race down the Streif is
the most anticipated event of all - the Superbowl of skiing.
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sat sept 17 | red carpet reel @ awards
Following 6 pm Awards | THE RIVERWALK CENTER | 150 W. Adams Ave.
Feature Film | LIFE, ANIMATED | Sponsored by Alpine Bank
LIFE, ANIMATED Dir: Roger Ross Williams, 89 min
Imagine being trapped inside a Disney movie and
having to learn about life mostly from animated characters
dancing across a screen of color. A fantasy? A nightmare?
Life, Animated is the real-life story of Owen Suskind,
the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind
and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn’t speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney
movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship, brotherhood. The family was forced
to become animated characters, communicating with him in Disney dialogue and song; until they all
emerge, together, revealing how, in darkness, we all literally need stories to survive.
Following the film, join Disney animator (and Summit County native) Elise Scanlan and Colorado Public
Radio film critic Howie Movshovitz in a discussion about how Disney bonds humanity.
6 pm AWARDS | THE RIVERWALK CENTER | 150 W. Adams Ave.
The Breckenridge Film Festival applauds and congratulates the winners on their outstanding work! The following
films have already received an award in their category:
Best Drama - Relentless
Best Short Drama Film - The Bespoke Tailoring of
Mr. Bellamy
Best Short Comedy - Chocolate Cake
Best Documentary - Nathan East: For the Record
Best Adventure - Chasing Niagara
Best Animated - Hum
Best Spiritual - Birthday
Best Student Film - Breathe
In addition to these already announced awards, the BFF recognizes outstanding features in
filmmaking with the following awards!
Best Director
Best Director, Short Drama
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Actor
Best Actor, Short Drama
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Screenplay
Best Sound
Best Music
Creativity in Drama
Creativity in Lighting Design
Creativity in Narration & Poetry
Thank you to our award sponsors: Alpine Bank, Bob & Jen McIntosh, Centura Health, Harker Neumaier Associates,
Kaiser Permanente, Kitchenscapes, Stan Miller, Inc., Summit Express, Summit Mountain Rentals, Trilogy Partners
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sun sept 18 | best of fest .........................
10 am | Block of 2 Films | SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
Sponsored by Willis & Connolly, PC
BEST DOCUMENTARY Nathan East: For the Record
BEST ANIMATION Hum
85 min
9 min
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12 pm | Block of 3 Films | SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
Sponsored by Cornerstone Real Estate Company
BEST SHORT COMEDY Chocolate Cake
BEST ADVENTURE Chasing Niagra
BEST STUDENT Breathe
10 min
80 min
22 min
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3 pm | Block of 3 Films | SPEAKEASY THEATRE | 103 S. Harris St.
Sponsored by Harker Neumaier Associates
BEST SPIRITUAL Birthday
13 min
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BEST SHORT DRAMA The Bespoke Tailoring
of Mister Bellamy17 minpage 00
BEST DRAMA Relentless
96 min
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12 pm | Block of 3 Films | BRECKENRIDGE THEATRE | 121 S. Ridge St.
‘Adventures in Asia’ Sponsored by Meg & David Lass
Gulmarg Paradise on
Earth
Documentary
Dir: Cassie De Colling
15 min
Australia,
family-friendly
Gulmarg, Kashmir, known as “Paradise on Earth.” Not
quite? This small, once war-torn mountain village
has been discovered as a new frontier for western ski
tourism. Explore the past and the future that Gulmarg is
undergoing.
Bon in Dolpo**
Documentary
Dir: Andrea Heckman
52 min
Nepal,
Colorado premiere
Sweeping landscapes of remote Dolpo, Nepal abound in
this award winning documentary. Tibetan Bön religious
practices have persisted for centuries in an unbroken
lineage.
Power of the River:
Expedition to the
Heart of Water in
Bhutan**
Documentary
Dir: Greg I. Hamilton
74 min
family-friendly
An adventure from the last Himalayan kingdom. Home to
the world’s most ambitious commitment to protect nature,
Bhutan faces urgent pressure to dam every river. A man
named “Good Karma” guides an expedition to keep his
country’s mightiest river free.
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sun sept 18..................................................
1 pm | Block of 1 Film | BRECKENRIDGE TOWN HALL | 150 Ski Hill Rd.
Sponsored by The Dillon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Club
The Weekend Sailor
Adventure
Dir: Bernardo Arsuaga
74 min
Mexico & Canada,
Colorado premiere,
family-friendly
In 1973, with almost no experience, Mexican captain
Ramon Carlin raced against the superstars
of sailing in a nine month, deadly, round-the-world regatta
and won the overall prize. A champion for Mexico, and a
must-see for underdogs and sailing enthusiasts.
3 pm | Block of 3 Films | BRECKENRIDGE THEATRE | 121 S. Ridge St.
‘Tales From the Heart’ Sponsored by Centennial Bank & Trust
Madam Black
Short Drama
Dir: Ivan Barge
12 min
New Zealand
When a glamour photographer runs over a child’s pet, he’s
forced to fabricate a story about its disappearance.
Twinsburg
Short Comedy
Dir: Joe Garrity
16 min
Jerry, sentimental about his fading twin identity, reunites
with his reluctant brother Paul for a weekend of revelry at
the world’s largest congregation of twins.
The Untold Story**
Drama
Dir: Shane Stanley
104 min
Western US premiere,
Adult language
Once Hollywood star Edward Forester has hit rock bottombut not his spirit. At 63, the handsome
actor moves into a tiny apartment and must start over
again. He quickly learns who his real friends are and
realizes the only way back to the top is to believe in
himself.
3 pm | Block of 1 Film | BRECKENRIDGE TOWN HALL | 150 Ski Hill Rd.
‘Cycle-in Cinema’ Sponsored by the Breckenridge Dental Group
GODSPEED - The Race
Across America**
Documentary
Dir: Martin Butler,
113 min
family-friendly
A humble sportscaster/plane crash survivor joins forces
with ultra-competitive CEO in the world’s most grueling
bicycle endurance race. Driven by their shared convictions,
they cycle 3,000+ miles nonstop, battling opponents,
extreme terrain/weather, inner demons and occasionally
each other.
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sun sept 18 | it’s a wrap! .........................
FEATURING AN EVENING WITH PIXAR
including Audience Awards & Festival Survey Giveaway
6 pm | THE RIVERWALK CENTER | 150 W. Adams Ave.
For the first time, and exclusive to the Breck Film Fest, view all of Pixar’s theatrical short films back-to-back! In
AN EVENING WITH PIXAR, audiences will have the opportunity to watch all the shorts created by the animation
studio from its inception to today. The event includes commentary about how animation technology has
changed through the years, evolving the short films along with it. You’ll see old favorites alongside new
creations as these shorts tell tales close to the heart.
LUXO, JR. A baby lamp finds a ball to play with an it’s all fun and games until the ball bursts - and baby lamp is left to find other
entertainment.
RED’S DREAM Life as the sole sale item in the clearance corner of Even’s Bikes can get lonely. So Red, a unicycle, dreams up a
clown owner and his own juggling act that steals the show.
TIN TOY Babies are hardly monster-like, unless you’re a toy!
KNICK KNACK Life on a shelf as a snowman trapped in a snow-globe blizzard
can become wearing, especially when you’re surrounded by knockknacks from
sunnier locales.
GERI’S GAME An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess
against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just
when the game’s nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables.
FOR THE BIRDS One by one, a flock of small birds perch on a telephone wire.
Sitting close together has problems enough and then along comes a large
dopey bird that tries to join them.
BOUNDIN’ On a high mountain plain lives a lamb with wool of such remarkable
sheen that he breaks into high-steppin’ dance. But there comes a day when he
loses his lustrous coat and his pride along with it... which is when he meets the
horn-adorned rabbit who will teach him a powerful life lesson.
ONE MAN BAND With one coin to make a wish at the piazza fountain, a
peasant girl encounters two competing street performers who’d prefer the coin
to find its way into their tip jars.
LIFTED When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a
spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under a critical
instructor’s watchful eye.
PRESTO Dignity. Poise. Mystery. We expect nothing less from the great turn-ofthe-century Presto... until he forgets to feed his rabbit.
PARTLY CLOUDY Everyone knows that the stork delivers babies, but where
does the stork get the babies?
DAY & NIGHT When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of
distinctly darker moods, sparks fly!
LA LUNA La Luna is the timeless fable of a young boy coming of age in
the most peculiar circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and
Grandpa are taking him to work.
THE BLUE UMBRELLA It is just another evening commute until the rain starts
to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling
awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas - one blue, one
not - fall eternally in love.
LAVA Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive
allure of ocean volcanoes, Lava is a musical love story that takes place over
millions of years.
SANJAY’S SUPER TEAM Accomplished artist Sanjay Patel uses his own experience to tell the story of a young, first-generation
Indian-American boy whose love for western pop culture comes into conflict with his father’s traditions.
PIPER Piper tells the story of a hungry sandpiper hatchling who ventures from her nest for the first time to dig for food by the
shoreline.
Total Run Time of Shorts 1:29
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