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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
Interview With Breck Film Festival’s Founder
By Bodhi McClung Meg Lass (ML), one of the original founders of the Breckenridge Film Festival currently serves on Breck Film’s board and has been involved on and off for the past 43 years. In August of 2023, she was interviewed about the founding of the festival, how it has evolved, and what it’s potential
Breck Film Fest’s 43rd Year!
“Where Mountains and Movies Collide”…The Breckenridge Film Festival is one of the longest running film festivals in the United States celebrating its 43rd year this September 21-24 in Breckenridge, Colorado.
The winners of the 2018 Awards are…
Best of Fest award winners are pre-announced, while others are surprised at the annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening of the Festival. Audience Award winners are announced on Sunday night, after all films screen.
BFF Makes USA Today Top 10 Poll
Are you wondering where we landed in the USA Today Top 10 Poll??
Filmmaker of the Month
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • JUNE 2019 • ERIC BILITCH
Filmmaker Eric Bilitch shares his journey and experience as a filmmaker.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • MAY 2019 • JULIE SIMONE & VICKI VLASIC
Director Julie Simone and sister and producer, Vicki Vlasic made their debut film titled ”Fiddlin’ a family affair.”
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • APRIL 2019 • JEANNIE DONOHOE
Jeannie Donohoe is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She has written and directed GAME, Lambing Season, and Public.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • MARCH 2019 • JEN MCGOWAN
Jen won three ‘Best of Fest’ awards, including Best Director and Best Drama for “Rust Creek” at last September’s festival. Learn what made her change from actress to director, and what movies are her ‘go-tos’.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • FEBRUARY 2019 • MICHAEL GALLAGHER
Michael J Gallagher is a writer/director/producer in Los Angeles, CA. His film, FUNNY STORY, won the hearts and created laughs at the 2018 Breck Film Fest.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • JANUARY 2019 • PETER MILLER
Premiering at Breck Film Fest in 2016 with “Robert Shaw”, Peter heads to Sundance at the end of January to debut “Bedlam” about the mental health crisis in America.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • DECEMBER 2017 • CHRISTINE WEATHERUP
Born and raised in Los Angeles and has been acting professionally since she was a teenager. She graduated from USC, where she triple majored in Cinematic Arts, Theatre & Political Science. Recently, Christine starred in the award-winning indie feature Bread and Butter, opposite Bobby Moynihan (SNL), Micah Hauptman and Lauren Lapkus.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • NOVEMBER 2017 • DAVID DIBBLE
November’s filmmaker of the month is David Dibble. If you attended the 2017 Breck Film Fest, you have seen some of his brilliant work on the BFF trailer, “The Projectionist”, that preceded many of the film screenings this past September. Lucky for us, this is not the first time we have highlighted David’s work, and…