Breckenridge Film Festival

Breckenridge, CO, United States, North America

17 - 20 Sep, 2020

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Breckenridge Film Festival

Breckenridge, CO, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

40th

Contact details

524 Wellington Road Breckenridge, CO 80424 United States

80424

programming@breckfilmfest.org

970.453.6200

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About the festival

Breckenridge Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the country, originating in 1981.

Film-lovers gather for unprecedented access to independent films, special screenings and premieres exclusive to Breckenridge - and the film-makers behind them!

The festival occurs as the leaves turn brilliant shades during the best time of the year in Summit County, in the town that earned the No. 1 spot in 2017's Arts Vibrancy Index for Small Cities by SMU's National Center for Arts Research. Breckenridge was also named the best small town in Colorado by Country Living Magazine in 2017.

The Breckenridge Film Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers in many genres to express themselves and interact with audiences in a laid back casual atmosphere and to mingle with and make contacts with industry professionals. Films are presented alongside educational workshops and events. Writers, directors, producers and performing artists attend to discuss their work with audiences in informal sessions following film screenings, at receptions and film forums. We welcome and appreciate the creative talents of all the filmmakers we've met over the years and look forward to meeting more.

Breck Film Fest is "the filmmaker's film festival," proven by selections by USA Today as a Top 20 Film Festival and by FilmFreeway as a Top 100 Reviewed Film Festival.

NOTE: We offer lodging to attending filmmakers on a first-come, first-served, limited basis once films are selected and attendance is confirmed. Selected filmmakers will receive notification of lodging availability.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: We invite distributors and media representatives to join us at the festival.

To learn more about our history and offerings, visit www.breckfilmfest.org.

Best of Fest awards are given in each of the categories. In addition, other awards are given during the festival, including the coveted Audience Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.

About

Breckenridge Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the country, originating in 1981.

Film-lovers gather for unprecedented access to independent films, special screenings and premieres exclusive to Breckenridge - and the film-makers behind them!

The festival occurs as the leaves turn brilliant shades during the best time of the year in Summit County, in the town that earned the No. 1 spot in 2017's Arts Vibrancy Index for Small Cities by SMU's National Center for Arts Research. Breckenridge was also named the best small town in Colorado by Country Living Magazine in 2017.

The Breckenridge Film Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers in many genres to express themselves and interact with audiences in a laid back casual atmosphere and to mingle with and make contacts with industry professionals. Films are presented alongside educational workshops and events. Writers, directors, producers and performing artists attend to discuss their work with audiences in informal sessions following film screenings, at receptions and film forums. We welcome and appreciate the creative talents of all the filmmakers we've met over the years and look forward to meeting more.

Breck Film Fest is "the filmmaker's film festival," proven by selections by USA Today as a Top 20 Film Festival and by FilmFreeway as a Top 100 Reviewed Film Festival.

NOTE: We offer lodging to attending filmmakers on a first-come, first-served, limited basis once films are selected and attendance is confirmed. Selected filmmakers will receive notification of lodging availability.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: We invite distributors and media representatives to join us at the festival.

To learn more about our history and offerings, visit www.breckfilmfest.org.

Best of Fest awards are given in each of the categories. In addition, other awards are given during the festival, including the coveted Audience Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

Films must be completed after March 1, 2019. Films made before that date will not be considered for the 2020 festival.

You will be required to sign a notice of consent upon acceptance to the festival.

NO press materials will be accepted until films have been announced.

If your film is accepted, you will receive a notification email from the festival. Your acceptance will be conditional on meeting promotional/press kit, informational, and exhibition copy requirements and specifications. Selected filmmakers will receive requirements in their acceptance email.
NOTE: If exhibition films are not submitted in the required format, the festival reserves the right to convert it to an approved format.

The Breckenridge Film Festival reserves the right to use any additional clip or clips from accepted entries, up to three minutes in length, for publicity purposes.

Breckenridge Film Festival does not pay to screen submitted films.

All submission fees are non-refundable.

BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL ARCHIVE:
Filmmakers of accepted productions will provide a physical and digital copy of their film for permanent retention by the Breck Film Fest.

ACCEPTANCE OF RULES:
Submitting a signed entry form constitutes full acceptance of the BFF rules outlined herein and on the entry form. BFF reserves the right to decide all questions not specifically addressed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dianna Nilsson
Programming Director
Breckenridge Film Festival
400 N. Park Avenue, #10-B
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-6200
Programming@breckfilmfest.org

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 8, 2020.

Contact us with deadline questions or concerns.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

DRAMA
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

A Drama is a feature length film, over 30 minutes, that tells a story, usually of human conflict by means of dialogue and action.

COMEDY
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

A Comedy is a feature length film, over 30 minutes with a humorous treatment of characters and/or situation.

DOCUMENTARY
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

A Documentary is a short or feature length film that dramatically shows or analyzes news events, social conditions, etc. with little or no fictionalization.

SHORT DRAMA
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

A Short Drama is a film, 30 minutes or shorter in length, that tells a story, usually of human conflict by means of dialogue and action.

SHORT COMEDY
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

A Short Comedy is a film 30 minutes or shorter in length, with a humorous treatment of characters and/or situation.

HUMAN SPIRIT
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

Honest films of a redeeming nature that speak to the deeper experiences of life that often shape, transform, and guide the human experience.

ADVENTURE/OUTDOORS
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

The Adventure Reel is inspired by the festival's creative and active Colorado audience. Films may be action-focused or philosophical, but accepted films will have a well-conceived and implemented story line, have an inspirational or storytelling element and/or should educate audiences on outdoor activities or outdoor themes.

ANIMATION
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $45
Regular (17th April, 2020) $55
Late (24th April, 2020) $65

A short or feature length film that narrates a comedic, dramatic or non-fiction storyline using animation.

High School Films
Early Bird (7th February, 2020) $7
Regular (17th April, 2020) $7
Late (24th April, 2020) $7

Films may fall into any genre. Please notify of the genre in the film summary upon submission. Qualified submissions must include name of student's High School, teacher's name, email and phone number. Please do not promote alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, violence, profanity or disrespect of oneself or others. Contact Steve Moos @ steve.moos@thompsonschools.org re: any questions you have about high school film submissions.

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