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Here, cinephiles and adventurers alike can find a treasure trove of information about upcoming events, breaking news, and curated date night agendas. Whether you’re a local seeking the latest happenings or a visitor in Summit County, CO planning your perfect night out, our blog has got you covered.

From film screenings under the stars to cozy winter evenings at the local cinema, we highlight the best of Breck’s vibrant cultural scene. Stay tuned for reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and insider tips to make the most of your time in this picturesque mountain town. Explore, discover, and immerse yourself in the magic of Breckenridge through the lens of our blog.

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How $5 Film Night Works (And Why You Should Come Every Month)

Key Takeaways Are you looking for a great addition to your summer? Why not add $5 Film Night at The Eclipse to your schedule? $5 Film Night is Breck Film’s monthly community screening at The Eclipse Theater, held on the third Thursday of every month, with tickets just $5.  It’s one of the most affordable…

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Remembering Meg Lass: Co-Founder, Community Builder, and the Heart Behind 46 Years of Breck Film

Some stories begin with a grand plan. The Breckenridge Film Festival is not one of them. In the early 1980s, a mayor and a prominent local businessman walked into the Breckenridge Tourism Office with a simple ask: we need more business here in September, can you start a film festival? The two women sitting across…

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Spring at the Eclipse: What’s Showing and What to Know

By Breck Film | April 2026 Key Takeaways Spring is here in Breck – and if you’re on the hunt for something fun to do, the Eclipse Theater Breckenridge spring schedule has something for everyone! As Breck Film’s year-round movie theater in downtown Breckenridge, the Eclipse is a short, easy walk from Main Street near…

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Why Submit Your Film to a Local Film Festival?

You made the film. You spent months — maybe years — getting the story right. It’s a passion project, and now it’s finally done! But now it’s sitting on a hard drive. Meanwhile, you scroll through film festival submission pages, wondering if submitting your film might be worth the effort. Here’s the thing: it is.…

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Answers to All Your Questions: Breck Film + The Eclipse Theater

We get a lot of questions here at Breck Film, so we figured we’d answer some of the top ones!  For instance, what should you know about the area as an independent filmmaker? How do you get involved with the Breck Film Festival? What are the best things to see and do in the area…

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2026 Colorado Film Festivals 101

Have you noticed Colorado’s film scene buzzing with more energy than usual lately?  Many of the established festivals are hitting big milestone anniversaries, and there have been a few major shake-ups. The Centennial State is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for film lovers.  And yes, we’re talking about that news – Sundance is coming to…

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Your Perfect Winter Movie Night: What’s Playing at The Eclipse This November

Thinking about a winter getaway to Breckenridge? (Who isn’t, right?) Here’s our Breck Film secret: While everyone’s talking about first tracks and powder days, we’ve got some real holiday season fun in store – exceptional cinema at The Eclipse Theater! Sure, you might be coming to town to enjoy the cold outdoors, but why not…

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That’s a Wrap on the 45th Breckenridge Film Festival!

The curtain has closed on yet another incredible year of cinema in the mountains – and what a festival it was! The 45th annual Breck Film Fest didn’t disappoint. We were proud to turn Breckenridge into Colorado’s cinematic hub from September 18-21, 2025. The event was a success as always, bringing filmmakers and film lovers…

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October Filmmaker of the Month: Caden Douglas

I started out as an actor from a pretty young age, and got my first professional theater gig when I was 8. So right from the jump, I knew I wanted to be in entertainment. I was always trying to convince the other kids on my block to put on shows in the backyard. So…

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Filmmaker of the Month

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Filmmaker of the Month: JT Walker

Tell us your backstory.  How and why did you get into filmmaking?   I grew up splitting time between divorced parents. My mother lived in Illinois and my dad lived in Texas. I would spend summers with my dad in Austin. We had a hard time actually talking to each other, but we both loved movies,…

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Filmmaker of the Month: Tanner Christensen

Interview Questions Tell us your backstory.  How and why did you get into filmmaking?   My father, T.C. Christensen, has been a cinematographer for most of his career, so I was exposed to filmmaking at a very early age. He also was one of the few people in Utah who owned an Avid. (At the time,…

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Why Submit Your Film to a Local Film Festival?

You made the film. You spent months — maybe years — getting the story right. It’s a passion project, and now it’s finally done! But now it’s sitting on a hard drive. Meanwhile, you scroll through film festival submission pages, wondering if submitting your film might be worth the effort. Here’s the thing: it is.…

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October Filmmaker of the Month: Caden Douglas

I started out as an actor from a pretty young age, and got my first professional theater gig when I was 8. So right from the jump, I knew I wanted to be in entertainment. I was always trying to convince the other kids on my block to put on shows in the backyard. So…

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Breck Film Filmmaker of the Month: Jeff Orlowski Yang + Sarah Keo

Chasing Time Filmmaker Questions: Jeff Orlowski-Yang I got into filmmaking through photography. My dad had a dark room in our house and gave me a Nikon FM camera when I was in elementary school. I loved getting our National Geographic magazine every month and saw photography as a great way to see the world. In…

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Filmmaker of the Month: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter

Meet the filmmaker: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter Filmmaker Interview Questions: Tell us your backstory.  How and why did you get into filmmaking? I started as an actor, got my masters at Columbia University in acting. Some TV, Film, Commercials, tons of stage. I love Shakespeare, but my specialty was physical theater in the style of Vaudeville,…

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Filmmaker of the Month: Wendy Bednarz

Meet the filmmaker: Wendy Bednarz Filmmaker Interview Questions: What are the specific qualities that, in your opinion, make a film great? This is a slippery but awesome question because what is great to one person isunwatchable to another. Still to me, a great film has emotional resonance – it can befelt by the viewer whether…

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Filmmaker of the Month: Marius Anderson

Meet the filmmaker, Marius Anderson Director of 40 BELOW: THE TOUGHEST RACE IN THE WORLD. Filmmaker Bio: Emmy nominated filmmaker Marius Anderson was born in Germany, met his wife in Sweden and moved to her hometown of Duluth, MN. His work as a cinematographer, producer and editor has been featured on Amazon Originals, PBS, CNN,…

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Filmmaker of the Month: Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev

Meet the filmmakers, Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev Co-Directors of PORCELAIN WAR. Filmmaker Interview Questions: Tell us your backstory.  How and why did you get into filmmaking?   Neither of us had made a documentary film before. We were collaborating on a projectthat involved animating the art on Slava and Anya’s porcelain figurines. When Russiainvaded Ukraine…

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