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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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November Film Maker of the Month: Darcy Miller

How do you know when your story’s finished, when to walk away?  I suppose it’s finished when you are ready to put it out into the world. I usually write multiple things at once, and then wait till something feels like the right thing to make into a film. A good script to shoot isn’t…

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Filmmakers of the Month – Steve Vanderheide & Chad Weber – October 2024

Steve and Chad have been working on various projects together for over 4 years. They both moved to Colorado in 2019, and proceeded to make a music video together (Verbal Deluxe – Audible). From there, they brainstormed and collaborated on an outdoor sports passion project which turned into a feature documentary (Dreama Team). They’ve worked…

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Filmmaker of the Month – July 2024 – Sandra Mitrović

Meet the Filmmaker of the Month: Sandra Mitrović Sandra Mitrović is an award winning writer/director from Belgrade, Serbia.   Born and raised in Belgrade, she moved to London, UK at the age of 17 and graduated  from London School of Film, Media and Performance in England. After that she lived in  New York City for 6…

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Filmmaker of the Month – June 2024 – Andrew Adams

Meet the Filmmaker of the Month: Andrew Adams About Andrew Adams Andrew Adams is an accomplished independent writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. He feature film, AMERICAN MELTDOWN, premiered at Chattanooga Film Festival, where it took home the “Best Feature” award. It has since played nearly twenty additional festivals, won “Best Feature” four…

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Filmmaker of the Month – May 2024 – Marie Clements

A renowned writer, director, and producer whose decorated career has spanned film, TV, radio, and live performance. Marie’s current slate as director includes the NFB documentary feature Lay Down Your Heart (Audience Award at The Vancouver International Film Festival) and as a writer, director and producer, her feature film Bones of Crows, which premiered at…

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Filmmaker of the Month – April 2024 – Bahar Dorabadi

Bahar Dorabadi is a Iranian filmmaker. Her short film, The Quarantine Redemption played the 2023 Breckenridge Film Festival!

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Filmmakers of the Month – March 2024 – Brian Beckman & Miriam McSpadden

Miriam McSpadden first picked up a camera when she was 19 years old while studying theater in undergrad. Her work has been featured on outlets like NBC, ESPN, and PBS. Her work over the last decade has won her 8 Mid-South Emmy awards. Brian Beckman’’s journey started when he founded a non-profit that now employs…

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Filmmaker of the Month – February 2024 – Harriet Marin Jones

Award-winner director and producer, Harriet Marin Jones grew up in different countries in Europe. Through the years, she wrote and directed two high budgets short films, followed by her first feature film, “Epouse-Moi” distributed by Gaumont. “King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones,” her first documentary, has won 18 awards including Best Documentary at the 2023…

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Filmmaker of the Month – January 2024 – Josh Berman

Josh Berman started his career in the New York City production scene while earning a degree in Film from Dartmouth College. Josh followed his passion for snowsports to Colorado and has been directing award winning outdoor and action sports films for the past two decades. His first feature doc, Full Circle won the 1st Place…

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