Program Includes Eight Films Directly from Sundance Film Festival, Advance Screening of Dreamworks SKG Animation Film, and Colorado Filmmakers
BOULDER, Colo. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — February 12, 2015 — The 11th Annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) announced its full program, which includes 51 films from around the world and eight films direct from the Sundance Film Festival. The festival takes place in scenic Boulder, CO, March 5-8, 2015, and brings films, filmmakers and fans from around the world together for a four-day celebration of the fine art of filmmaking.
“We are so excited about this year’s program,” said Robin Beeck, Festival Executive Director. “This is a stellar lineup with award-winning films from the world’s greatest directors and from fresh, new filmmakers just hitting the scene. We’re thrilled to be able to bring to Boulder a feast of the best films and filmmakers today.”
Opening Night
The festival kicks off on Thursday, March 5th at 5:30 p.m. with an Opening Night Red Carpet Gala and screening of the long awaited film The Wrecking Crew, the feature documentary about the most famous studio band in the history of music.
- Tickets may be purchased for $65 at http://www.biff1.com/2015/02/opening-night/
- Pre-Film parties at Boulderado Hotel and Rembrandt Yard, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Film starts at 8 p.m.
Full Festival Program
The full festival program is online and all festival tickets are on sale now at http://www.biff1.com/program/ and are available in person or by calling the Boulder Theater at (303) 786-7030.
- Individual tickets are $12 per film
- Festival passes are on sale now for $375, going up to $450 on Feb. 14th
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CineCHEF
Foodies rejoice! New to this year’s festival is the flagship CineCHEF event. Boulder’s premiere chefs choose a movie theme and showcase cuisine from that theme. Special beer and wine pairings are included. Winner takes home a BIFF award trophy on Closing Night.
- When: March 6, 2015; 5-7 p.m.
- Where: Rembrandt Yard
- Tickets: $95 each at www.biff1.com
Alan Arkin
“A Tribute to Alan Arkin” will feature a presentation of the “Career Achievement Award” to Mr. Arkin and a retrospective of his career, followed by an interview with Mr. Arkin conducted by BIFF special event producer Ron Bostwick. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $25 and may be purchased at www.biff1.com.
Closing Night
Directly from last month’s Sundance film festival, Racing Extinction is a thrilling feature documentary that follows activists with covert cameras stalking shark-fin hunters, illegal wild animal traders, and black market endangered species restaurants. Join director and Boulder resident Louie Psihoyos for an action packed evening with a Q&A following the screening.
- Tickets may be purchased for $30 at http://www.biff1.com/2015/02/closing-night
- Mobile projection racecar around Boulder showing endangered animals
- Awards Ceremony & Tribute to Bill Vielehr, Sculptor at 7 p.m.
- Film 7:30 p.m.
- Q&A to follow
About Boulder International Film Festival
The Boulder International Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema. The Festival attracts more than 25,000 film enthusiasts, media and industry each year and will take place from March 5-8, 2015. For tickets and more information www.biff1.com.
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