Independence Film Fest of Colorado 2007
Leadville - Salida - Buena Vista
'The Highest Film Festival In The World'
EVENT SCHEDULE 2007
ALL INAUGURAL EVENTS FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
(all events require advance numbered tickets via website or phone in)
Please refer to film & event glossary for detailed program descriptions, lengths & admission restrictions
Wednesday, September 5th
11:30am
Shuttle departure
Shuttle departure for Opening
Ceremony at Independence Pass
Location: Leadville City Hall
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12 Noon
**Official Festival Opening**
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Government Officials & Press.
Location: Independence Pass Summit
4 - 5pm
Opening Filmmaker/VIP Reception
Catered event with live music by the Mountain Minstrels of Colorado (admission fee)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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5pm
Special Retrospective Screening:
"White Fang" & a conversation with director Randal Kleiser
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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7:30pm
**Opening Night Event**
Leadville Distinguished Filmmaker Tribute & Retrospective - Randal Kleiser
preceded by A Special Presentation of the
"Magic Lantern - Moving Pictures Before Cinema"
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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9pm
**Opening Night Party**
Leadville VIP catered event with live music
(admission fee)
Silver King Inn, Leadville
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Thursday, September 6th
10am
Colorado, Lake & Chaffee Counties Filming Presentation
Colorado, Lake & Chaffee Counties
Leadville filming presentation in conjunction with the Colorado Film Commission, followed by catered brunch
(professional affiliation req.)
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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11:30am
Potential Filming Sites Location Scout
Potential Filming Sites Location (departure point) Scout (Climax Mine, Leadville,
Twin Lakes, Independence Pass, Buena Vista) (prof. affiliation req.)
Location: Leadville City Hall, Leadville (departure point)
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12 Noon
60's-80's Classic 35mm Feature #1
The films of Don Siegel:
"Charlie Varrick: Last of the
Independents"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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2:30pm
Don Knotts Classic Feature #1
Karen Knotts personal selection:
"The Ghost & Mr. Chicken"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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2:30pm
**USA PREMIERE – Special Documentary Presentation**
Leadville US Premiere of the rare 1980 Feature Documentary
"Don Siegel: Last of the Independents" by renowned
Dutch filmmaker Thys Okersen
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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4:30pm
**World Premiere – Feature Documentary **
"Masters of the Grind", the definitive chronicle of the 60’s to 80’s cult & exploitation film era, with filmmaker Q & A
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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6 - 8pm
**Filmmaker/VIP Catered Reception with live music**
A Taste of the Arkansas Valley
(admission fee)
The Inn at Buena Vista, Buena Vista
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8:30pm
**A Special Presentation of the Magic Lantern**
Moving Pictures Before Cinema – PART 2
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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8:30pm
Grindhouse / Cult Film Late Nite Double Feature
"Young Warriors" (1983 – directed by Lawrence David Foldes & produced by Victoria Paige Meyerink – the filmmakers personal print) &
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (the 1956 sci-fi classic directed by Don Siegel)
with introduction by Lawrence David Foldes & Victoria Paige Meyerink, plus cult trailer program
(on site local food vendors)
Location: The Comanche Drive-In, Buena Vista
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Friday, September 7th
12 Noon
60’s-80’s Classic 35mm Feature #2
The films of Don Siegel:
"Two Mules for Sister Sara"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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2:30pm
Don Knotts Classic Feature #2
Karen Knotts Personal Selection:
"The Love God?"
with intro by Ms. Karen Knotts
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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3pm
Films of the Colorado Rockies:
Leadville
"The Last Ridge" the extraordinary story of Colorado's heroic 10th Mountain Division, preceded by the engaging short
"Leadville Ski-Joring"
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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5 - 7pm
**Cinema Train Special Event**
A unique ride through the colorful
Leadville Aspens on Leadville's historic train with catered reception, live music
by the Mountain Minstrels of Colorado, special on-board screening of the rare 1906 silent film
"From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-Up in the Rockies" with live piano accompaniment & Award-Winning short film presentation
"Travelin’ Trains" (admission fee)
Location: Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad , Leadville
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7pm
** Colorado Premiere - Special Festival Event – Salida**
Colorado Premiere & Pre-Theatrical Release Screening –
"Broken" starring Heather Graham, Jeremy Sisto, Linda Hamilton, Tess Harper & Jake Busey,
preceded by catered VIP Reception
(admission fee)
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
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8pm
**Salute to Don Knotts – An American Icon**
Retrospective & Award Presentation, followed by
Ms. Karen Knotts performing excerpts from her new one-woman show
"Tied up in Knotts"
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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9:30pm
Filmmakers/VIP late nite party #1
Catered event with live music at Leadville's historic saloon
(admission fee)
Location: The Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville
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Saturday, September 8th
10am
Family Screening Event:
"Flight of the Navigator"
(director's personal 35mm print)
followed by a conversation with
director Randal Kleiser
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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10am
Family Screening Event - Salida:
"Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" (director
Randal Kleiser's personal 35mm print)
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
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12 Noon
60’s-80’s Classic 35mm Feature #3
The films of Don Siegel:
"The Beguiled”"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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2pm
Feature Documentary:
"Riding the Rails",
a fascinating account of teenage hobos during the Great Depression
Location: Sweet Shot Screening Rooms, Buena Vista
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2pm
Int'l Student & Short Film Series:
Powerful & moving shorts from young filmmakers around the globe
Location: Nat'l Mining Museum, Leadville
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2pm
Celebrity Honoree Feature #1
TBA
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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3pm
Special Retrospective Screening:
"North Shore" (director Randal Kleiser's personal 35mm print)
Location: Storyville Cinemas, Salida
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5pm
**Special Presentation in association with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences**
"The Student Academy Award -Winning Films of 2007" & Forum with Student Academy Awards Executive Committee members Lawrence David Foldes & Victoria Paige Meyerink
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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5pm
Special Retrospective Screening:
"Summer Lovers"
(director Randal Kleiser's personal 35mm print)
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
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7 - 8:30pm
50’s Sock Hop at the Drive-In
50's Sock Hop at the Drive-In with vintage cars & costumes
(on site local food vendors)
Location: Comanche Drive-In, Buena Vista
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8pm
**Special Festival Event - Salida** "It’s My Party"
"It's My Party"
(director's personal 35mm print)
followed by a conversation with
director Randal Kleiser
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
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8:30pm
**50's night at the Drive-In**
"Grease" (the director's personal 35mm print) with introduction by director Randal Kleiser
(on site local food vendors)
Location: Comanche Drive-In, Buena Vista
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9:30pm
Filmmakers/VIP late nite party #2
Leadville catered event with live 50's music at Leadville's historic tavern
(admission fee)
Location: Scarlet Tavern, Leadville
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Sunday, September 9th
12 Noon
60's-80's Classic 35mm Feature #4
The films of Don Siegel:
"Dirty Harry"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
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12 Noon
"The Student Academy Award-
Screening Rooms Winning Films of 2007"
"The Student Academy Award-Winning Films of 2007"
(encore presentation)
Location: Sweet Shot Screening Room, Buena Vista
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1pm
**Award-Winning Short & Silent Film Program**
Award-Winning short film
"Travelin' Trains" with live acoustic blues music and Q & A with director Eric Mofford, followed by the rare 1906 silent film
"From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-Up in the Rockies" with live piano accompaniment (encore presentation)
Location: Nat'l Mining Museum, Leadville
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3pm
**Special Feature Presentation**
Award-Winning Feature
"Finding Home", followed by a conversation with director Lawrence David Foldes & producer Victoria Paige Meyerink
(filmmakers’ personal 35mm print)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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6pm
Feature Documentary:
"Sir! No Sir!", the powerful award-winning story of the inside military movement to end the Vietnam War
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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6pm
Celebrity Tributee Feature #2
TBA
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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8:30pm
Celebrity Tribute –
Retrospective & Awards Presentation
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
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9:30pm
Leadville Sit-down dinner with live music by the Mountain Minstrels of Colorado (admission fee)
Location: The Tennessee Pass Cafe, Leadville
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