Backcountry Search and Rescue volunteers in Westcliffe, Colorado fight through the mental, emotional, and physical demands needed to keep the backcountry safe. Growing up next to 220,803 acres of wilderness, Colorado native Tristan Owen began his filmmaking journey by photographing the Colorado vistas. His early connection to America’s public land has driven him to find…
Backcountry Search and Rescue volunteers in Westcliffe, Colorado fight through the mental, emotional, and physical demands needed to keep the backcountry safe. Growing up next to 220,803 acres of wilderness, Colorado native Tristan Owen began his filmmaking journey by photographing the Colorado vistas. His early connection to America’s public land has driven him to find…
In March 2022, Ukrainian snowboard champion Taras Bihus hung up his snowboard boots and volunteered for the Ukrainian military. What he didn’t expect was the horror he would see along the way. Within nature he finds the peace he needs to begin processing his experience. A Matchstick Productions short film. Film director. Conservationist. Pot belly…
Our great friends at The Stash host us for this final night. Celebrate with us as we wind down another great festival. Snacks available. Everyone is welcome. Cash bar. Lots of fun.
We’ve partnered up with the The Trailhead Children’s Museum to bring you 3 child-friendly events for both parents & kids to enjoy: Trailhead + CBFF Youth Workshop: Our Youth Film Program Screening Committee & the Trailhead invite you to a workshop of film-themed crafts and activities. First come first serve, pay per craft. CBFF Night…
We’ve partnered up with the The Trailhead Children’s Museum to bring you 3 child-friendly events for both parents & kids to enjoy: Trailhead + CBFF Youth Workshop: Our Youth Film Program Screening Committee & the Trailhead invite you to a workshop of film-themed crafts and activities. First come first serve, pay per craft. CBFF Night…
From page to production to post, join filmmakers Christy Hall (Daddio), Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz (Los Frikis) in conversation as they share stories of the rugged road to getting movies made in the currency Hollywood landscape. Everyone is welcome. Free Event
Join Academy Award nominee – and part-time Crested Butte resident – Skye Fitzgerald and festival attendees Rachel McDonald, Peter Goetz (Dancing Warrior) and Paula DuPre’ Pesmen (Porcelain War) for a discussion on where documentaries are now and where they are headed. Everyone is welcome. Free Event
Celebrate the start of the film festival with this most famous CB tradition: a fun-filled, meandering bike ride through the streets and alleys of Crested Butte. Bring your townie bike and join us! Costumes optional, but encouraged! Meet up at 2nd and Elk. Everyone is welcome. Free event.
What makes a screenplay great? Where do many fall short? How can you knock yours out of the park? Whether you’re a writer or a film enthusiast, this panel will give you a greater appreciation for movies and the storytelling DNA that defines them. Join Gregg Helvey (Oscar-nominated writer/director & founder of ScriptAccelerator.com) and James…