Updated August 2018 Welcome! Are you working with us already as a Judge? We’ve prepared a short instructional guide, Using FilmFreeway for Judges, PDF. The first step for judges is to respond to the judge invitation you receive by email and create an account at FilmFreeway. We welcome previous submitters & award winners as judges during seasons in which you are not submitting. In exchange, we usually provide waiver codes for our own and others’ upcoming film festivals. Call/text us for passcodes, waivers, and to learn more, (720) 298-1524. Tips for Short Filmmakers, here.
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Our 2018 Film Festivals are planned to be held at Denver Open Media (DOM), the culmination of the Open Media Foundation‘s innovative vision for putting the power of the media in the hands of the community. Designed to ensure all communities have the media and technology resources they need to engage in local and global communications, DOM offers state-of-the-art video equipment, as well as media distribution via the Internet and three community-programmed television channels.
DOM is not an independent entity, but a project supported by the Open Media Foundation, designed to be managed by the community.
The Open Media Foundation is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to putting the power of media and technology in the hands of the people. In 2006, OMF modified its Board of Directors to permanently include two DOM member representatives.
Studio A is DOM’s large studio with a stage and room for an audience of up to 60. The Lounge & Reception area features an island fireplace, food and drink display areas and can accommodate up to hundred guests while delivering a great Mt. Evans view to the West through floor-to-ceiling windows.
#CIAFF 2017 was held at The Bug Theater in Denver. Here’s the program, PDF. Learn more. Known for its innovative programs and exciting film, theater and acting events, The Bug Theater has hosted some of Denver’s most unique live entertainment experiences for more than 13 years. We are very sorry to hear about local filmmaker Patrick Sheridan’s passing. Patrick hosted the Emerging Filmmakers Project (EFP) and was also involved with The Film Acting Academy of Denver.
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Vounteer Ashley Olsen is studying Biology and Chemistry minor at Metro State of Denver. A Colorado native and “urban farmer,” Ashley has a passion for returning to nature and traditional ways of eating.
Volunteer, Elle Ullom is a Colorado native and film enthusiast. Her interests include script writing, acting, modeling, hair/makeup, and camera work. She maintains that activism is her pastime … but horror is her passion! An avid climbing enthusiast, Elle is exploring ideas and screenplays that involve psychodrama, rock climbing, & horrific mental breakdowns!
Judge Deuvall Dorsey is the creator of CIAFF 2017 Official Selection, 15 minute documentary comprising Chapter 1 of a multi-chapter feature film about the cannabis industry in Las Vegas, Nevada, Fahrenheit 420.
Tony Marzano submitted his award-winning screenplay to us for #CIAFF 2017; he’s also helping us judge screenplays, music and films for #CIAFF 2018. Tony has been actively writing screenplays for over a decade. His first feature, A Moment of Silence, a story centered around 9/11, placed high in two major screenplay contests. He is currently writing/directing/producing a short film titled Second Shot that attempts to bring some humanity to the recent wave of police shootings.
Jeremiah Love helped us judge films for #CIAFF 2017. Jeremiah is one of the up and coming filmmakers of our time. While pursuing his studies in film at UCDenver’s College of Arts & Media, his current projects include The U.S.S. Lethe, The Runaway, and Crime and Punishment (A Modern Telling), which he plans to release next year. Jeremiah is also planning Negro League Baseball in 2019. Jeremiah strongly supports the spirit of activism in modern filmmaking.
Also, you can find Ted Pettus’ award-winning music video, Goldmine in the Attic, on The Odyssey of Cledus Jeremiah Jones, here.
Thanks to our friends, judges and volunteers especially Will Dickinson, Nicola Chesney, Mike Broemel, Raffie Castellanos/Free Spirit Films; also, Rene Lewis and Danielle Paxton. A big hug and thanks to Ed Chasteen and Tim Johnson.
If you are interested in helping as a judge, sponsor, volunteer, or venue, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! Here’s a few highlights: online, online, Event Program, PDF, Poster, PDF, laurel, photos.
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