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
11:15am
Shuttle departure for Opening
Ceremony at Independence Pass
Location: Leadville City Hall
11:15am
Shuttle departure for Opening
Ceremony at Independence Pass
Location: Buena Vista Town Hall
12 Noon
**Official Festival Opening**
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Government Officials & Press.
Location: Independence Pass Summit
4 - 5pm
Catered event with live music by the Mountain Minstrels of Colorado (admission fee)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
5pm
"White Fang" & a conversation with director Randal Kleiser
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
7:30pm
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
9pm
Leadville VIP catered event with live music
(admission fee)
Silver King Inn, Leadville
Thursday, September 6th
10am
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
11:30am
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)
12 Noon
The films of Don Siegel:
"Charlie Varrick: Last of the
Independents"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
2:30pm
Karen Knotts personal selection:
"The Ghost & Mr. Chicken"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
2:30pm
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
4:00pm
"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
6 - 8pm
A Taste of the Arkansas Valley
(admission fee)
The Inn at Buena Vista, Buena Vista
8:30pm
Moving Pictures Before Cinema – PART 2
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
8:30pm
"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
Friday, September 7th
12 Noon
The films of Don Siegel:
"Two Mules for Sister Sara"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
12 Noon
"In the Heat of the Night"
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
2:30pm
Karen Knotts Personal Selection:
"The Love God?"
with intro by Ms. Karen Knotts
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
3pm
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
5 - 7pm
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
7pm
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
8pm
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
9:30pm
Catered event with live music at Leadville's historic saloon
(admission fee)
Location: The Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville
Saturday, September 8th
10am
"Flight of the Navigator"
(director's personal 35mm print)
followed by a conversation with
director Randal Kleiser
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
12 Noon
The films of Don Siegel:
"The Beguiled”"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
2pm
"Riding the Rails",
a fascinating account of teenage hobos during the Great Depression
Location: Sweet Shot Screening Rooms, Buena Vista
2pm
Powerful & moving shorts from young filmmakers around the globe
Location: Nat'l Mining Museum, Leadville
2pm
"The Cemetary Club"
Followed by an Intimate Conversation with Diane Ladd
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
3pm
"Honey I Blew Up the Kid "
(director Randal Kleiser's personal 35mm print)
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
5pm
"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
5pm
"In Cold Blood"
(Followed by an In-Depth Converation with Scott Wilson)
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
7 - 8:30pm
50's Sock Hop at the Drive-In with vintage cars & costumes
(on site local food vendors)
Location: Comanche Drive-In, Buena Vista
8pm
"It's My Party"
(director's personal 35mm print)
followed by a conversation with
director Randal Kleiser
Location: Storyville Theaters, Salida
8:30pm
"Grease" (the director's personal 35mm print) with introduction by director Randal Kleiser
(on site local food vendors)
Location: Comanche Drive-In, Buena Vista
9:30pm
Leadville catered event with live 50's music at Leadville's historic tavern
(admission fee)
Location: Scarlet Tavern, Leadville
Sunday, September 9th
12 Noon
The films of Don Siegel:
"Dirty Harry"
Location: Pearl Theater, Buena Vista
12 Noon
"The Student Academy Award-Winning Films of 2007"
(encore presentation)
Location: Sweet Shot Screening Rooms, Buena Vista
1pm
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
3pm
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
6pm
"Sir! No Sir!", the powerful award-winning story of the inside military movement to end the Vietnam War
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
6pm
"Wild at Heart"
(Followed by an Intimate Conversation with Dianne Ladd)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
8:30pm
Retrospective and Tribute to three time Oscar Nominee, Golden Globe winner
Diane Ladd, and special IFFC recognition to
Distinguished Performer
Scott Wilson.
Location: The Old Church, Leadville
9:30pm
Catered sit-down dinner with live music (admission fee)
Location: The Tennessee Pass Cafe, Leadville