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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…

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…

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…

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

FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • JUNE 2020 • BILL GALLAGHER

Bill Gallagher visited Breck Film’s 2019 festival to promote his award winning film “Runner.” This film was so impactful the Mayor invited Gallagher and Guor Mading Maker (the film’s inspiration) to dinner.

FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • MAY 2020 • BRIAN ROBAU

Brian Robau won numerous awards for his short film “Este Es Tu Cuba.” Learn about how his life inspires his films and his thoughts on the industry.

FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • APRIL 2020 • LOUISE WOEHRLE

Learn more about the creator of “Stalag Luft III- One Many’s Story,” the film that took home the award for “Best Feature Documentary” at Breck Film’s 2019 festival. Woehrle is an alum of Breck Film having screened another film in 2001. She shares her story and thoughts on the industry here.

FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • MARCH 2020 • KERRY DAVID

Hollywood producer, director and writer Kerry David shares her insight on working in the industry. From her time as a production assistant exclusive to Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, to “Breaking Their Silence” a film that showed at Breck Film’s 2019 festival, her words of wisdom are well worth the read!