It’s a very big week for cinephiles of the state, with no fewer than seven film festivals happening this week. That’s right, seven. From a big-hitter in Boulder to a hyperlocal fest in Cedaredge, we’ve got screentime recs all over the place.
We’re also eyeing a brand new photography club in Fort Collins, a Korean karaoke pop-up at the MCA Denver and an artist-led potluck brunch.
April 9-15
Film Festival Focus. Until Sundance moves in next year, the Boulder International Film Festival is still by far the biggest Front Range draw for filmmakers, attracting industry heavyweights and indie favorites alike. This year’s featured guest, Alec Baldwin, will be joined by The Hollywood Reporter for a live interview at the Boulder Theater on Friday night, one of the festival’s many side offerings, which also includes plenty of panels, parties, workshops and a free singer-songwriter showcase at the Velvet Elk Lounge.
For lovers of short films, take your pick between the 35th annual Aspen Shortsfest, an Oscar-qualifying festival that began Tuesday and runs through Saturday, and the Grand Mesa Short Film Festival, two full nights of short films, with tickets going for as little as $5 for students.
The 11th annual Act Human Rights Film Festival opens Thursday in Fort Collins, with more than 20 films that explore human rights and social justice. (I’m personally interested in this Creede-based film simply titled “Creede U.S.A.”)
The Castle Rock Film Festival presented by Castle Rock Artist Alliance offers a number of theme nights, like The Midnight Club, an evening of sci-fi and horror films for $15, or the comedy and drama hourlong shorts showcase. This year the festival is also trying out the New Dollar Baby program, screening a show of their choice for a buck. All proceeds from the festival go to the art alliance’s veterans and first responders art therapy program.
Those with an appreciation for the classics might want to try the Denver Silent Film Festival, an annual favorite full of newly restored films and live musical accompaniment.
Rounding things out is the XicanIndie Film Fest at Su Teatro in Denver. It highlights Chicano and Latino filmmaking from all around the world, including feature films, shorts showcases (aka Chones blocks), and “Sazon y Liberacion,” an evening of “food, film and discussion” Friday night.
Last things last, the brand new CO150 Film Festival is asking for your help selecting a batch of Colorado movies to screen this summer and fall. Your vote, from this list of nearly 700 nominees, will help determine which movies are toured around the state in celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Maybe you want to see Lon Cheney’s 1925 “Phantom of the Opera” sparkle once more, or bring a low-budget sci-fi filmed in Pueblo to the big screen for the first time, or try to figure out which Colorado Walmart was featured in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Submit your vote to CO150 film before the end of next week, and keep an eye on the website for future screening dates and venues.
Other events to consider
Photography club. For the lovers of still frames, the Museum of Art in Fort Collins is starting a free photography club. The first meeting, on Tuesday night, is open to all experience levels. Free; 5:30-7 p.m., April 14; 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins Korean karaoke. Sing your hearts out at the MCA Denver’s take on noraebang, a Korean-style karaoke room, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. The temporary installation is part of Sammy Seung-min Lee’s current exhibition, Becoming Motherland, and is free with general admission. $14; 1-3 p.m., April 11; Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver Talk With Your Mouth Full. An artist-led potluck brunch at Black Cube HQ. Each brunch session includes an activity and features an ingredient chosen by the artist for the provided dish. This weekend’s featured artist is Alvin Gregorio, and his ingredient is ube, the sweet purple yam grown in the Philippines. Free; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 12; BCHQ, 2925 S. Umatilla St., EnglewoodNote: This is a curated list by the reporter to give readers a sense of arts and culture events happening across Colorado that they may not have otherwise known about. This is not meant to be an exhaustive account of things to do.
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