By Breck Film | October 2026 Key Takeaways Halloween falls on a Saturday this year (children and teachers rejoice!), and the Eclipse has two very different movies if you’re looking to fill the non-candy part of your weekend. One is a dark, adult thriller about a TV host chasing fame. The other is a fantasy … Read more
By the Breck Film Team | September 2026 One of our favorite parts of the Breckenridge Film Festival is when attendees get to meet and chat with the filmmakers whose films they just watched. It takes the experience to an entirely new level – not only do they get to witness the art in person, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more