Colorado
Boulder International Film Festival celebrates 20 years
Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is 4-days jam packed with a whole range of films that will appeal to every audience. The festival has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative film festivals in the nation. This year, BIFF will feature 74 films from 25 countries, two special community events, and the return of many festival favorites.
“I’m most excited about the fact that we have 50 filmmakers coming into town to visit us and see our audiences, and we’re just really excited we’re getting so many filmmakers to come,” said Robin Beeck, co-founder of BIFF.
BIFF kicks off on Thursday, February 29 with the popular CineCHEF 2024 competition. Eight Colorado chefs create dishes inspired by their favorite classic films and then compete for the votes of those in attendance. For the third year, Scott Feinberg of the Hollywood Reporter will be in Boulder with his Awards Chatter podcast. Feinberg will be bringing a special celebrity guest for the recording.
“We’re really excited that Laura Linney will be coming with her latest film called “Wildcat.” It’s a film about the writer Flannery O’Connor. It’s directed by Ethan Hawke. She’s going to come with the film, we’re going to present her with our Vanguard Award, and then we’re going to do an interview with her after the screening,” said Kathy Beeck, co-founder of BIFF.
Opening Night is always a Red Carpet Gala with two parties going on, one at the Hotel Boulderado and the other at Rembrandt Yard. The 5280 Brass Band will lead attendees “second line” style from the parties to the Boulder Theater.
“We’re opening with a film called ‘Ezra’ featuring Robert De Niro. We like to say we’re starting with Hollywood royalty, and it’s a wonderful film with Robert and Bobby Cannavale about a father/son relationship. It’s a dramedy, and it’s incredible,” said Robin Beeck. “We’re closing with a film featuring real royalty called “The Cowboy and The Queen,” about a California horseman who had a great relationship with the Queen of England. She was his biggest fan and it’s so heartwarming. What a wonderful story.”
BIFF is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, so there is some special programming to thank the community.
“We’ve had so much support over the many, many years, and we want to give back. We’re going to be doing some free screenings at e-Town Hall of some classic films from BIFF. We’re going to show some celebrity clips from over the years before our films, and we’re also going to do birthday cake on the Pearl Street Mall. Who doesn’t love birthday cake?” said Cathy Beeck.
Some other highlights of this year’s BIFF include an adventure film pavilion, the singer/songwriter showcase, and the teen short film competition. You can expect four world premieres, five U.S. premieres, and 18 films made by Colorado filmmakers.
LINK: For Tickets and Information for the Boulder International Film Festival
BIFF runs from Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3, 2024.
DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado teenager who lost her leg in a shark attack isn’t just walking again; she’s sharing the spotlight with one of her favorite hockey players.
Seventeen-year-old Annabelle Carlson took the runway Sunday at the Colorado Avalanche’s annual charity brunch, an event that raises money for community programs supported by Kroenke Sports Charities. The fundraiser, now in its third decade, is considered one of the team’s most impactful events of the year.
Carlson walked arm-in-arm with Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, drawing applause from a crowd of more than 450 attendees.
Standing tall again has been a long journey for the Colorado high school student. Carlson lost her leg after surviving a shark attack during a family trip to Belize in 2024. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
“I think being negative about things like this — it takes such a toll on how you view yourself and how you get through things,” Carlson said. “But I’d rather see everything like, not everything you lose is a loss.”
Carlson has now returned to skiing and hopes to pick back up with playing her favorite sport, lacrosse. But it took a lot of guts and resilience to get to where she is now.
“In my eyes, she’s extraordinary,” Landeskog said. “What she’s gone through at that age, it’s not easy to do.”
The charity event highlights children who have overcome serious medical challenges, pairing them with Avalanche players for a runway walk to spotlight their strength. Players also served brunch and helped auction off team gear and game tickets.
“It was really cool to meet him,” Carlson said of Landeskog. “It’s definitely a flex. Not everyone gets to meet the Avalanche. I’m super lucky and super excited to be here.”
Having gone through some injuries of his own, including damage to his knee, which took him out of play for several seasons, Landeskog said Carlson’s attitude is remarkable.
“She’s young, she’s brave,” he said. “I feel like she’s got a better head on her shoulders than I do, so I feel like I can learn a lot from her as well.”
The team said many players stay in touch with the children and their families long after the event ends, adding that the annual brunch is a day the whole team looks forward to each year.
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