Breck Film Fest + Eclipse Movie Theater Blog
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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.
Blog Posts
Independent Film 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Craft
By the Breck Film Team | August 2026 Key Takeaways When you think about an “independent film”, what comes to mind? A foreign film with subtitles? A slow-moving art film on an obscure topic? Maybe independent filmmaking makes you think “low-budget”. But here’s the thing — none of those really capture independent film. It’s not…
Summer Docs Worth Seeing: Our Picks for Documentary Film Season
There’s nothing quite like a great documentary. In 90 minutes, the right one can completely change how you see the world – and stay with you for weeks. And 2026 has been a pretty extraordinary year for documentary films already. At Breck Film, documentary storytelling isn’t a side interest — it’s been a core strand…
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Filmmaker of the Month
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
