Breck Film Fest + Eclipse Movie Theater Blog
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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.
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 • 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…
FILMMAKERS OF THE MONTH • OCTOBER 2017 • JEN PRINCE & JHENNIFER WEBBERLY
October’s featured filmmakers, Jen Prince and Jhennifer Webberley, are veterans of the festival. These two ladies returned last week with their fourth film and won a coveted Audience Award for their film “Quality Problems”! Let’s take a look at their previous works and meet the ladies behind these fabulous projects.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • JULY 2017 • MICHELLE CARPENTER
July’s filmmaker of the month is Michelle Bauer Carpenter who’s an Associate Professor of Digital Design in the College of Arts & Media at the University of Colorado Denver. Carpenter has produced, directed and edited award winning experimental and documentary films.
FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH • JUNE 2017 • STEVE ELFERS
Steve Elfers has been a visual storyteller for 27 years and has covered military conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and Somalia. Steve is the managing editor of multimedia for USA Today, where he helps lead the photo, video and audio operations.
FILMMAKERS OF THE MONTH • MAY 2017 • JARED HILLMAN & MATTHEW HELFGOTT
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