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
We’ve just completed day 4 of the 2009 Festivus Film Festival. It was a huge success! Stay tuned to the site for some post-fest wrap ups over the next few days. We’ll also be posting pics and the award winners coming up. Thanks again to all the filmmakers, fans, and staffers who made this festival what it is. You should all be very proud!
Well we kicked things off last night and everybody that came out had a great time. Couldn’t ask for a better opening night! There has been a lot of great buzz about the fest too. Check out this great article from the Westword. They also did a really cool slide show of our opening night.
The Get Real Denver website also has a really nice writeup about the fest.
Things keep rolling from here with a great triple header starting off at 7:00 tonight, followed by Courting Condi at 9:00. Don’t forget that the Umconscious plays live after Courting Condi, and the show is free and open to the public. See you there!
Well it’s finally here. The filmmakers are all arriving and we’re ready to get things going. The opening night of the 2009 Festivus Film Festival is TONIGHT!! Online ticketing has closed for tonight’s shows, as well as for the full-festival passes. HOWEVER- you can buy tickets AND passes at the door. Don’t forget that the Bug Theatre is a cash-only venue. Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!
Just a quick reminder- the Bug Theatre is a cash-only venue. If you would like to use a credit card for screening at the Bug, please purchase presale tickets. Cash and credit cards are both accepted at screenings at the Oriental. Opening night is only 2 DAYS AWAY!
Arch’s Iguanas is a documentary film about Sherman Arch, who began protecting iguanas on his personal property in the early 80′s after realizing that the population of the creatures was dwindling due to excessive hunting.
Now, 27 years later he has over 3,500 iguanas roaming his 10-acre ‘farm’ on the Honduran island of Roatan. He continues to educate and entertain thousands of visitors each year about the dangers of over-hunting and poaching that threatens this animals’ existence on the island.
Arch’s Iguanas plays Saturday Jan. 10 at 12:15pm at the Bug Theatre. It will be preceded by feature-length documentary The Cost of Oil.
Be sure to check out our full-page ad in the Onion newspaper this week. It’s on page 9. Pretty slick!
A homeless man’s personal hell is further complicated after he spends a night in jail for urinating on the Mayor’s limo. Three jaded NY detectives find compassion within themselves as they piece together his tragic emotional descent into insanity.
As the details of Banzai’s life slowly emerge they realize that his life is more complicated than it appears. His fall from grace as an all star high school quarterback to a man on the run makes them examine their own personal beliefs of right and wrong. They judge for themselves whether Banzai is suffering in a hell far worse than imprisonment. Starring Bruce McGill (W, Matchstick Men, The Sum of All Fears).
A Line In The Sand plays Sunday, 2:00 @ The Oriental Theater. For tickets and details, click on the SCHEDULE tab.
As the clock ticks down to Festivus FF 2009, tickets are becoming a hot commodity. Make sure to get yours early! Click on the SCHEDULE tab to check out all the film descriptions and get your tix. Also, be sure to pick up the current issue of The Onion newspaper (America’s Finest News Source) to check out our half page ad. You can also see it by clicking HERE. Keep your eyes peeled for our full-page ad next week!
