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Filmmaker Information

Photos courtesy of Wicked Shamrock Photography, Amanda Rieker

Filmmaker Resources
General | Hotel | Quick Schedule | Films | Full Schedule |Info

1. Final film selections were announced in March 2011 - a quick schedule is available on this website - http://www.indiespiritfilmfestival.org/2011/schedule.cfm

2. Filmmakers were notified and asked to confirm attendance (cast and crew are invited) and entry into the festival. All filmmakers in attendance may participate in Q&A sessions for their films - check with the filmmaker liaison at the door. Venue information here. Please ship requested screening materials in specific formats to:

Independent Film Society of Colorado
15715 Valdez Circle
Peyton, CO 80831

If you need screening materials shipped back to specific locations, please include date and shipping information on submitted materials. All materials should be in the possession of the Independent Film Society of Colorado by April 3, 2011 to be screened at the April 14-17th Festival - for special circumstances contact the Festival Director Jim.Turner [at] ifsoc.org.

3. Filmmakers/Actors have the same privileges as VIP Pass holders to include giveaways, festival lounge entry, parties, awards ceremony, opening ceremony entry, and entry into all films if space is reserved in advance starting the first day of the festival (depending on volume seating restrictions)

4. Filmmakers/Actors may be invited to filmmaker panels and media inquiries (by invitation only and according to availability) - Sat 1pm - 2pm: "The Big Squeeze" & Sun 1pm - 2pm: "Playing Well with Others"

5. Once confirmed for entry by the filmmaker, the festival filmmaker liaison/staff will contact you regarding the final schedule and give support on the filmmaker dinner (limit 2 attendees invited per film with option to pay for additional guests), hotel and lodging options, and other travel needs.

Guests of the festival may contact the filmmaker liaison team for any questions regarding travel to and from and possible media events related to the film festival in Colorado Springs, CO - Robin.Jones [at] ifsoc.org or (719) 634-6361

Hotel partners [INDIE SPIRIT ROOM BLOCK]:
Antler's Hilton (1.01 mi from event)
Clarion Hotel (1.08 mi from event)
Econo Lodge (.31 mi from event)
Crescent Lily Inn - Bed & Breakfast (.58 mi from event)

Schedule of Events:
All screening events will be located at Colorado College venues and some extra events and screenings will be held in Colorado Springs downtown (City Rock, Kimball's Three Peak Theatre & Lon Chaney Theatre ARE NOT screening or ticketing locations in 2011)

A total of 122 films in over 65 film segments (international and US films) will be shown over the course of 4 days

April 14th, THURS
Ticket booth opens 3pm
Opening Reception, Ceremony & Film ($20 or included in VIP Pass)
FILM ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
5:30pm doors open
Film starts at 7pm - 9pm

SILENT AUCTION: 4 Disneyland Themepark Tickets, Cheyenne Mountain Resort Package, Paragliding Tandem (ParaPalmaz), Gift Certificates & More
Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College (825 N Cascade Ave)
BUY A PASS

April 15th, FRI
Films begin mid-day, Noon - 11pm
KICKOFF PARTY (FREE), 4pm - 7pm

Everyone welcome: enjoy a live soda fountain, wine and beer tastings, purchase food from local Colorado Springs restaurants, and live entertainment
Cornerstone Arts Center MAIN SPACE, Colorado College (825 N Cascade Ave)
Filmmaker Dinner (Filmmaker info), 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Fri Night VIP Party (Filmmakers & VIPs ONLY), 9pm - Midnigh
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Venues at Colorado College - tickets at all venues or BUY A PASS

April 16th, SAT
Films All Day, 9am - Midnight
Filmmaker Breakfast Special Event Downtown (Filmmaker info), 9am - 11am
Filmmaker Panel (FREE), 1pm - 2pm

"The Big Squeeze: editing down the story" (hosted by Laura Grey of the Colorado Office of Film Television & Media | Colorado Creative Industries - Lead Festival Sponsor)
Sat Night VIP Party (Filmmakers & VIPs ONLY), 9pm - Midnight
Venues at Colorado College - tickets at all venues or BUY A PASS

April 17th, SUN
Films All Day, 9am - 9pm
Filmmaker Panel (FREE), 1pm - 2pm

"Playing Well with Others: getting talent & crew to gel" (hosted by Amanda Mountain of the Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS) - Lead Festival Sponsor)
Awards Ceremony (FREE), 5:30pm
Hosted by Craig Richardson of KRCC, The BIG Something & Colorado Culture Cast
Guest presenters from the Arts & Film Community
Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College (825 N Cascade Ave)
Awards Party (FREE with cash bar) 7pm - 10pm
Fine Arts Center, Deco Lounge, 30 W Dale Street
Venues at Colorado College - tickets at all venues or BUY A PASS


2011 Festival Teaser - TICKETS ON SALE!


Go Film Fest Survey
Go Film Fest Survey
After this year's festival is over, click the link below to complete a survey about the 2011 Colorado Springs Indie Spirit Film Festival. All survey entries will be entered to win (2) VIP Passes for the 2012 Colorado Springs Indie Spirit Film Festival.

Participating in surveys provides valuable feedback to help the film festival improve their festival operation but even more importantly...the demographic feedback from these surveys will help the film festival attract sponsorships and grants and other valuable financial support to help keep the festival in a fiscally healthy state.

Thank you in advance
Click Here to Complete Survey


Passes On Sale Now!!!
Online sales are now closed, but you can still purchase passes at the festival headquarters.
Purchase passes in person at the Cornerstone Arts Center
825 N. Cascade Ave

Thursday, 3pm - 7:30pm
Friday, 11am - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am - 10pm




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