Did you know that Festivus Film Festival has a fiscal sponsorship program? It’s just another tool we’re using to help filmmakers get their projects made. We’re able to provide a tax deduction for your funding sources as extra incentive for their investment in your film. Recently, we fiscally sponsored The Battle of Darla Ryder, an exciting new project from some of our staffers. If you’re interested in learning more, contact us at info@festivusfilmfestival.com
Interested in becoming a partner? As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we offer a variety of opportunities for brand alignment. From year to year we retain more than 75% of our partners because businesses value their relationship with us. Contributions are tax-deductible. Send us an email today and find out more!
If you didn’t know already, we also run a comedy-only fest, Laugh Track Comedy Fest. It’s a unique mixture of stand-up comics and short films. Not only that, but we’re Denver’s ONLY comedy fest. If you’re a comedian or filmmaker that likes to make laughs, Head on over to the Laugh Track website. We just finished up our successful 3rd season, and will be open for submissions again soon.
Do you like movies, hanging out with awesome people, and beer? As we gear up for Year 6 we are on the hunt for people interested in joining the family. Why do we call it a family? Because that’s what we are- a close-knit crew dedicated to indie film and all-things Festivus. There are a variety of positions available, whatever you’re interested in we can find a spot for you. Get to know a great new group of people, get all sorts of Festivus perks, and have a great time. Contact Heather@festivusfilmfestival.com for more info.
We know you’ve been waiting forever… and we are THRILLED to present to you our 2013 program! Comedy, horror, docs, we’ve got it all. And to give you EVEN MORE indie-film goodness, we’ve added a fifth day! Check out our interactive schedule by clicking on the SCHEDULE/TIX tab, and make sure to pick up your FULL FESTIVAL PASS. It’s the absolute best way to enjoy the festival. Need a recommendation? That’s what we are here for. Hit us up at info@festivusfilmfestival.com
From now until Midnight tonight, you can get FULL FESTIVAL PASSES for only $50! That’s $25 cheaper than regular price. This will be your only opportunity to buy a pass at this price. Go to THIS LINK and use discount code: 50FESTPASS
(Already bought a pass? No problem. Email us at info@festivusfilmfestival for a special hook up.)
Meet Ronnie Cramer, an experimental filmmaker who will be screening Pillow Girl which you can read about here.
1) What is the origin for the idea behind Pillow Girl?
2) How long have you been making experimental films?
3) Are there any experimental filmmakers you like to keep an eye on who interest you?
4) Describe a typical day in the life of Ronnie Cramer.
BUY TICKETS - Locals Only Shorts Block, 7:00pm Wed Feb 20
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Synopsis: On Christmas eve 2005, Jeff and Kelly took a trip through the desert and mysteriously disappeared. This is the account of their final hours.
Our Recommendation: It seems only terrible things happen in the desert. One of the worst fears for travelers is getting stranded. In this short getting stranded would be a wonderful alternative to what happens. Masterfully suspenseful, this short builds and builds until its creepy conclusion.
Part of Twisted Tales Short Films
6:00pm, Sat Feb 23 at the Oriental Theater
Synopsis: A young financial executive reluctantly offers counseling to a friend who claims to be experiencing a bizarre medical condition.
Our Recommendation: This film challenged us to eat a meal afterwards. And we mean that as a compliment.
Buy Tickets for Laugh Track Comedy Shorts
9:00PM Fri, Feb 22 at the Oriental Theater
Synopsis: After seeing Leia kiss Luke on his VHS copy of “Empire Strikes Back,” a young boy unwittingly develops an inappropriate crush of his own.
Our Recommendation: If you grew up loving Star Wars and the Princess Leia/Luke Skywalker romance weirded you out too, you’ll enjoy this film about unrequited love. It’s also a beautiful love letter to the Amblin/80′s Speilberg era of filmmaking.
Get Tickets for the Thursday Night Short Affair
9:00 Thurs Feb 3
Oriental Theater
Go forth and be bold, Festivus fans.
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Synopsis: Along Recovery is an intimate documentary portrait of the signature wound of Afghanistan and Iraq–Traumatic Brain Injury.
Our Recommendation: Filmmaker Justin Springer’s first hand experience in the field of battle is invaluable in helping us better understand a subject often overlooked by the mainstream media.
