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Independence Film Fest of Colorado 2008
Leadville - Salida - Buena Vista - Grand Junction - Pueblo

'The Highest Film Festival In The World'

EVENT SCHEDULE 2008

Pueblo Events

Tickets & registration at IFFC Welcome Desk in the Pueblo Marriott Lobby or at the door.
Friday September 26th
10:00 am
**Official Festival Opening**
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with celebrities, elected officials, and press. (**FREE**)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Main Entrance – Patio), Pueblo

12 Noon
The Films of Don Knotts:
“The Ghost & Mr. Chicken”
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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12 Noon
Feature Documentaries:
“Roy Rogers: King of the Cowboys” by renowned Dutch filmmaker Thys Okerson (Colorado premiere) & “The Pueblo Flood”
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch , Pueblo
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2:00 pm
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
“Don Siegel Last of the Independents” the rare 1980 documentary about maverick film director Don Siegel (“Dirty Harry”) by renowned Dutch filmmaker Thys Okerson & SHORT: “A Ticket to Hollywood” (world premiere)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Main Theatre) , Pueblo Click here for Film description...

2:30 pm
THE FILMS OF PAUL MAZURSKY:
“An Unmarried Woman” (Q&A following with director Paul Mazursky)
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo
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4:00 pm
THE FILMS OF CANDY CLARK:
“The Big Sleep” (intro & Q&A with star Candy Clark)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo

5:00 pm
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
“Sir, No Sir!” The powerful and true untold story of the U.S. military’s underground movement to end the Vietnam war.
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo
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6:00 pm
**Opening Filmmaker/VIP Reception**

Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Arts Center Lobby), Pueblo

7:00 pm
**OPENING NIGHT EVENT**
(including Magic Lantern Train Slides, Silent Short “Movie Lover’s Contest”, Rare Silent Films with Live Piano Accompaniment “From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-up in the Rockies” and “Old Time Western Thriller”, Early Talkie Short “A Few Moments with Eddie Cantor”, Short Films: “Life Above 10,000 Feet”, “Chasing Tail”, and “The Road to Oscar”). (**FREE**)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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8:30 pm
**CELEBRITY TRIBUTE**
A Salute to Academy Award Nominee Candy Clark (featuring a film retrospective and an intimate discussion with Ms. Clark). (**FREE**)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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9:30 pm
**Opening Night VIP Party**
A Salute to Academy Award Nominee Candy Clark (featuring a film retrospective and an intimate discussion with Ms. Clark)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Arts Center Patio), Pueblo
Saturday September 28th

10:00 am
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
“The World in Two Round Trips” Stunning award-winning sailing adventure in which a young Brazilian filmmaker and his family recreate Magellan’s historic journey around the world.
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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10:00 am
THE FILMS OF DON KNOTTS:
"The Incredible Mr. Limpit" (intro by actress Karen Knotts)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Children's Theatre), Pueblo
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10:00 am
Colorado & Pueblo Filming Seminar
(in conjunction with the Robert Hoag Colorado Film Commission & The Greater Pueblo Chamber), followed by a catered brunch (professional affiliation required)
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo
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11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Potential Filming Sites Location Scout
Colorado Film Commission Director Kevin Shand, Pueblo Chamber President Rod Slyhoff, and local historian/videographer David Showalter, lead a tour of unique and historic potential filming sites in the Pueblo area including: Union Ave. historic district, Union Depot, Rosemont Museum, Memorial Hall, the Colorado Theater, Robert Hoag Rawlings Library, and Pueblo’s historic Steel Mills. (professional affiliation required) (**FREE**)
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, (departure point), Pueblo

12 Noon
THE FILMS OF PAUL MAZURSKY:
“Harry & Tonto” starring Art Carney in his Oscar-Winning role (intro & Q&A with director Paul Mazursky)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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12 Noon
FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES:
“Roy Rogers: King of the Cowboys” by renowned Dutch filmmaker Thys Okerson (Colorado premiere) & “The Pueblo Flood”
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Children's Theatre), Pueblo
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12 Noon
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
“Riding the Rails” A fascinating account of teenage hobos during the Great Depression & award-winning SHORT “Travelin’ Trains”
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo
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2:30 pm
**CELEBRITY TRIBUTE**
An Afternoon with Director/Editor Graeme Clifford (featuring an intimate discussion with Mr. Clifford). (**FREE**)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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2:30 pm
DOCUMENTARY & NARRATIVE SHORTS:
“A Ticket to Hollywood” (world premiere – intro & Q&A with filmmaker Tony Villani), “Rabia”, “Chasing Tail”, “Whirling Dervish”, “Life Above 10,000 Feet”, “The Road to Oscar”
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (Children's Theatre), Pueblo
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2:30 pm
SPECIAL RETROSPECTIVE SCREENING:
“It’s My Party” Director Randal Kleiser’s (“Grease”) funny, touching, and powerful chronicle of a dying man’s plight with AIDS and his final days. (Benefit for Southern Colorado Equality Alliance)
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo
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3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm
**Cinema Train Special Event**
Experience the true meaning of ‘moving pictures’ on board the historic ‘Patriot’ as it travels through Pueblo’s railway yard! A rare screening of the 1906 silent film “From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-Up in the Rockies” and “Old Time Western Thriller” with live piano accompaniment
Location: Pueblo Railway Foundation, (Union Depot), Pueblo
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3:30 pm
THE FILMS OF GRAEME CLIFFORD & CANDY CLARK:
“The Man Who Fell to Earth” (intro & Q&A with star Candy Clark and editor Graeme Clifford)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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5:00 pm
NARRATIVE FEATURE:
“In A Day” (Colorado premiere – intro & Q&A with filmmaker Evan Richards)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Children’s Theater), Pueblo
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5:00 pm
FILMS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES:
“The Last Ridge: The Uphill Battles of the 10th Mountain Division” the compelling true story of Colorado’s WWII heroes & the engaging SHORT “Leadville Skijoring”
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo
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6:30 pm
THE FILMS OF PAUL MAZURSKY:
“Next Stop, Greenwich Village” (intro by director Paul Mazursky)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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6:30 pm
**’50’s Night at the historic Mesa Drive-In**
(Pre-show festivities at 6:30pm)with live music and entertainment.
‘50’s Sock-Hop with live music!!! Bring your vintage cars & come in costume!!! Followed by a special Double-Bill of two cinema classics: “American Graffiti” & “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” introduced by star Candy Clark & editor Graeme Clifford beginning at 8pm
Location: Mesa Drive-In, Pueblo
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8:00 pm
THE FILMS OF CANDY CLARK:
“American Graffiti” (intro by star Candy Clark)
Location: Mesa Drive-In, Pueblo
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10:00 pm
THE FILMS OF GRAEME CLIFFORD:
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (intro by editor Graeme Clifford)
Location: Mesa Drive-In, Pueblo
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Sunday September 28th
10:00 am
THE FILMS OF DON KNOTTS:
“The Love God” (intro by actress Karen Knotts)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theatre), Pueblo
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10:00 am
FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES:
“Pasha’s Earth-Ship” (world premiere) & “The Pueblo Flood”
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Children's Theatre), Pueblo
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11:00 am
**ENTERTAINMENT LAW & PRODUCTION SEMINAR**
(Murphy/Sitter Conference Room)with Entertainment Attorney Eric Weissman (clients include: Gene Wilder, Keith Carradine, David Carradine, Jon Voight, Elizabeth Taylor, and Directors Michael Cimino, Peter Bogdanovich, Mark Rydell, and Terry Gilliam, among numerous other entertainment industry clients), and filmmakers Paul Mazursky, Graeme Clifford, and Lawrence David Foldes. (**FREE**)
Location: Marriott Pueblo, Pueblo

12 Noon
THE FILMS OF GRAEME CLIFFORD:
“Frances” starring Jessica Lange (intro & Q&A with director Graeme Clifford)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center,(Main Theater), Pueblo
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12 Noon
INT’L STUDENT & SHORT FILMS:
Powerful and moving shorts from young & upcoming filmmakers around the globe, and locally. “El Viaje”, “Pop Foul”, “Donut Heaven”, “Eyelids”, “The Grayed Escape” (Colorado premiere), “Two Times, One Torch”
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Children's Theater), Pueblo

1:00 pm
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
“Peace & Friendship” (Colorado premiere) A first-hand account of the first American-Soviet Peace Walk from Leningrad to Moscow in the summer of 1987 in which 200 American and 200 Russian citizens march for peace, culminating with the first ever Soviet-American Rock Concert (featuring James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, and The Doobie Brothers). Running time: 48 min. (Colorado filmmaker Dennis Noonan will be in attendance to introduce and conduct a Q & A)
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo

2:00 pm
**SPECIAL PRESENTATION**
Hosted by Lawrence David Foldes, Student Academy Awards Executive Committee member, this exclusive program showcases the Academy’s choice of national and international student films and filmmakers, bringing these works to the center of the nation, and acquainting audiences with these new young talents, as well as with the Academy and its programs. The presentation of the winning films from the 35th Annual Student Academy Awards will be followed by an open forum and discussion about the intricacies of the Academy’s selection process and voting procedures. (**FREE**)
Location: Infozone Theater, Pueblo City – County Library, Robert Hoag Rawlings Branch, Pueblo

2:30 pm
THE FILMS OF PAUL MAZURSKY:
“Down & Out in Beverly Hills” (intro & Q&A with director Paul Mazursky and co-star Evan Richards)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theater), Pueblo
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2:30 pm
COLORADO MOUNTAIN HISTORY & FOLKLORE:
...with local videographer & historian Dave Showalter
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Children's Theater), Pueblo
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5:00 pm
**A SALUTE TO DON KNOTTS: AN AMERICAN ICON**
A special retrospective of the career of one of America’s most beloved film and television comedians with his daughter, actress Karen Knotts, who will share her memories of her father and perform excerpts from her new one woman show “Tied Up in Knotts”. (**FREE**)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theater), Pueblo Click here for Event description...

7:30 pm
NARRATIVE FEATURE:
“War Eagle, Arkansas” A Salute to Acclaimed Filmmaker Paul Mazursky (featuring a film retrospective and an intimate discussion with Mr. Mazursky)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Children's Theater), Pueblo
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8:30 pm
**CLOSING NIGHT EVENT & AWARDS PRESENTATION**
(**FREE**)
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, (Main Theater), Pueblo

9:30 pm
**CLOSING NIGHT VIP PARTY & DINNER**

Location: Union Depot, Pueblo

Grand Junction Events

Tickets available from the Avalon Theater or at the door
Friday September 12th
10:00 am
**Official Festival Opening**
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Cliff Robertson, Lou Diamond Phillips, Government Officials & Press. Event is FREE
Location: Independence Rock Overlook (within Colorado Nat’l Monument)

12 Noon
Feature Documentary *Colorado Premiere*
“Roy Rogers: King of the Cowboys” by renowned Dutch filmmaker Thys Okersen
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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2:00 pm
The Films Of Cliff Robertson
“633 Squadron” (Intro & Q&A with actor Cliff Robertson)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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4:30 pm
The Films Of Lou Diamond Phillips
“Young Guns” (Intro & Q&A with actor Lou Diamond Phillips)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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5:30 pm
**Opening Night Filmmaker/VIP Reception**

Location: La Bamba Mexican Restaurant, Grand Junction

7:00 pm
**Opening Night Event**
(including Magic Lantern Slides, Silent films with live piano accompaniment: “From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-up in the Rockies” and “Old Time Western Thriller”, and short films: “Life Above 10,000 Feet” and “The Road to Oscar”. Event is FREE
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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8:00 pm
**Celebrity Tribute**
Film Retrospective and Salute to Academy Award Winner Cliff Robertson. Event is FREE
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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9:00 pm
International Student & Short Films

Powerful shorts and documentaries from around the globe
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction

9:00 pm
**Opening Night Party**
An intimate reception with filmmakers and celebrity guests
Location: Avalon Theater (Mezzanine), Grand Junction

11:00 pm
Late Nite Selection: Feature Documentary
“Masters of the Grind” (work in progress) The definitive chronicle of the 60’s to 80’s cult & exploitation film era and Exploitation Film Trailers – part 1 (Intro & Q&A with filmmaker Jason Rutherford)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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Saturday September 13th
10:00 am
The Films Of Randal Kleiser
“Honey I Blew Up the Kid” (Intro & Q&A with director Randal Kleiser)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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11:00 am
Feature Documentary
“Sir, No Sir!” The powerful and true untold story of the U.S. military’s underground movement to end the Vietnam war
Location: KAFM Radio Room, Grand Junction
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12 Noon
The Films Of Lou Diamond Phillips
“Stand and Deliver” (Intro & Q&A with actor Lou Diamond Phillips
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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12:45 pm
Feature Documentary
“Riding the Rails” A fascinating account of teenage hobos during the Great Depression
Location: KAFM Radio Room, Grand Junction
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2:30 pm
The Films Of Cliff Robertson
“Charly” (Intro & Q&A with actor Cliff Robertson)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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2:30 pm
**Special Presentation in association with the Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences**
“The Student Academy Award Winning Films of 2008” & Forum with Student Academy Awards Executive Committee member Lawrence David Foldes. Event is FREE
Location: KAFM Radio Room, Grand Junction
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5:00 pm
The Films Of Randal Kleiser
“It’s My Party” (Intro & Q&A with director Randall Kleiser)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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7:30 pm
**An Evening With Actor/Director Lou Diamond Phillips**
(Film Retrospective and intimate discussion)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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8:15 pm
**Screening Under the Stars**
The Films Of Randal Kleiser: “Flight of the Navigator” (Intro by director Randall Kleiser) Pre-show festivities begin at 6pm. Event is FREE
Location: Avalon Outdoor Cinema, Grand Junction
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8:30 pm
The Films Of Lou Diamond Phillips
“La Bamba” (Intro & Q&A with actor Lou Diamond Phillips)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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11:00 pm
Late Nite Grindhouse Selection
“Machine Head” Cult horror cinema in the tradition of ‘B movie’ classics (Intro & Q&A with Grand Junction filmmaker Michael Murphy) and Exploitation Film Trailers – part 2
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
Sunday, September 14th
10:00 am
Feature Documentary:
“The World in Two Round Trips” Stunning award-winning sailing adventure in which a young Brazilian filmmaker and his family recreate Magellan’s historic journey
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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12 Noon
**Special Feature Presentation**
“Finding Home” Award-Winning Feature about a young woman’s journey to unravel the mysteries of her troubled past, starring Louise Fletcher & Geneviève Bujold, followed by a conversation with director/writer Lawrence David Foldes (filmmaker’s personal 35mm print)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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12:30 pm
Filmmaker / VIP Luncheon

Location: Pablo's Pizza, Grand Junction

2:30 pm
The Films Of Cliff Robertson:
“P.T. 109” (Intro & Q&A with actor Cliff Robertson)
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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5:00 pm
Films Of The Colorado Rockies
“The Last Ridge: The Uphill Battles of the 10th Mountain Division” the compelling true story of Colorado’s WWII heroes, preceded by the engaging short “Leadville Skijoring”
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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5:30 pm
Filmmaker / VIP Reception

Location: 626 on Rood Restaurant, Grand Junction

7:00 pm
**An Evening With Director Randal Kleiser**
(Film Retrospective and intimate discussion. Event is FREE
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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8:00 pm
The Films Of Randal Kleiser
“Grease” (Intro & Q&A with director Randall Kleiser) Rare screening of the director’s personal 35mm print
Location: Avalon Theater, Grand Junction
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10:00 pm
**Closing Night Party**
An intimate reception with filmmakers and celebrity guests
Location: Avalon Theater (Mezzanine), Grand Junction

Leadville - Salida - Buena Vista

Wednesday, September 3rd
12 Noon - 1:30pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
With government officials and press attending.
Location: Independence Pass

4:00pm
The Films of Cliff Robertson
Playing: "The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid", with Q & A (**FREE**)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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6:00pm
Opening Filmmaker VIP Reception
Catered event with live music by the Mountain Minstrels of Colorado (admission fee)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Opening Night Event & Magic Lantern Show
'A Special Presentation of the Magic Lantern - Moving Pictures Before Cinema' (**FREE**)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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9:00pm
Opening Night Party
VIP Catered event with live music (admission fee)
Location: Doc Holliday's Bar & Grill

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Thursday, September 4th
10:00am - 11:30am
Colorado , Lake & Chaffee Counties Filming Seminar
In conjunction with the Colorado Film commission, followed by a catered brunch. (professional affiliation required) (**FREE**)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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11:30am - 5:00pm
Potential Filming Sites Location Scout
Climax Mine, Leadville, Twin Lakes, Interlacken, Indpendence Pass, Winfield, Buena Vista) (**FREE**)
Location: Leadville City Hall (Departure Point)
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12 Noon
The Films of Franklin Shaffner
Playing: "Planet of the Apes" (**FREE**)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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12 Noon
Narrative Feature
Playing: "Kara" (competition)
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville

12 Noon
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Sir No Sir",the powerful award-winning story of the inside military movement to end the Vietnam War
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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2:30pm
Narrative Feature *Colorado Premiere*
Playing: "Tramas" (competition)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville

2:30pm
The Films of Cliff Robertson
Playing: "Charly", with Q & A after.
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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2:30pm
International Student and Short Films Series
Powerful & moving shorts from young filmmakers around the globe
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville

2:30pm
Feature Documentary *Colorado Premiere*
Playing: "Roy Rogers: King of the Cowboys" by renowned Dutch filmmaker Thys Okersen
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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5:00pm
The Films of Charles & Walter Matthau
Playing: "The Grass Harp"
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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5:00pm
Feature Documentary *Colorado Premiere*
Playing: "The World in Two Round Trips" with filmmaker Q&A (competition) Stunning award-winning sailing adventure.
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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5:00pm
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Riding the Rails", a fascinating account of teenage hobos during the Great Depression
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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8:00pm - 9:30pm
Cliff Robertson Tribute
A tribute to Academy Award Winner Cliff Robertson with retrospective and awards presentation. (**FREE**)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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8:00pm
The Films of Walter Matthau
Playing: "The Odd Couple" & Magic Lantern Show #2
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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9:30pm
Filmmaker VIP Party #1
(admission fee)
Location: Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville
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10:00pm
Late Night 'Grindhouse' Selection
Playing: "Machine Head" from Colorado filmmaker Michael Murphy. (**FREE**)
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville
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Friday, September 5th
12 Noon
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Riding the Rails", a fascinating account of teenage hobos during the Great Depression
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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12 Noon
The Films of Cliff Robertson
Playing: "PT 109", with introduction by Cliff Robertson
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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12 Noon
The Films of Charles Matthau
Playing: "Doin' Time on Planet Earth"
Location: Buena Vista Community Center, Buena Vista
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12 Noon
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Last of the Independents", Don Seigal. The rare 1980 documentary about maverick film director Don Siegal ("Dirty Harry") by renowed Dutch filmmaker Thys Okersen.
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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2:30pm
Narrative Feature
Playing: "War Eagle Arkansas" (competition)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville

2:30pm
Narrative Feature *Colorado Premiere*
Playing: "In a Day" (competition)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville

2:30pm
The International Student & Short Films Series
Powerful & moving shorts from young filmmakers around the globe
Location: Buena Vista Community Center, Buena Vista

2:30pm
Feature Documentary *Colorado Premiere*
Playing: "The World in Two Round Trips" (competition)
with Q & A
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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3:30pm - 6:00pm
Cinema Train Event - Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Experience the true meaning of ‘moving pictures’!  Join celebrity guests such as Academy Award winner Cliff Robertson (“Charly”, “P.T. 109”, “Spider-Man”, “The Devil’s Brigade”) and Director Charles Matthau (son of screen legend Walter Matthau) on a unique ride on board the world’s only “Cinema Train” – a spectacular ride on a rolling movie theater along Colorado’s stunningly dramatic Royal Gorge with catered reception, live music by the Mountain Minstrels of Colorado, and special on-board screening of the rare 1906 silent film “From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-Up in the Rockies” with live piano accompaniment, together with the Award-Winning short film film “Travelin’ Trains”. 
Location: Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Canon City
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(for reservations, please visit: Royal Gorge Route Website

5:00pm
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Sir No Sir", the powerful award-winning story of the inside military movement to end the Vietnam War
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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5:00pm
The Films of Franklin Schaffner
Playing: "Papillon" starring Steve McQueen & Dustin Hoffman. (**FREE**)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Films of Walter Matthau
Playing: "The Taking of Pelhem One, Two, Three" & Magic Lantern #3 (**FREE**)
Location: Buena Vista Community Center, Buena Vista
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5:00pm
Colorado Mountain History & Folklore
With Dave Showalter (**FREE**)
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida

7:30pm
VIP Reception & Party
Live Music with Catered Event: A taste of the Arkansas Valley (admission fee)
Location: Buena Vista Heritage Museum, Buena Vista

8:00pm
"Finding Home"
Award-winning Feature starring Louis Fletcher & Genevieve Bujold followed by a converstaion with director Lawrence David Foldes. (filmmakers' personal 35mm print)
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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9:00pm
The Films of Walter Matthau
Playing: "Hello Dolly" Enjoy outdoor movie night at South Main's beautiful new park on the banks of the Arkansas River with on of the biggest musicals of all times directed by Gene Kelly and winner of three Academy Awards (on-site local food vendors) (**FREE Admission**)
Location: South Main Outdoor Cinema, Buena Vista
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9:00pm
Filmmaker VIP Party #2
Live Reggae music. (Free Entrance to Scarlet Tavern with IFFC Ticket/Pass)
Location:Scarlet Tavern, Leadville
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Saturday, September 6th
12 Noon
The Films of Richard Benjamin
Playing: "Goodbye Columbus" with Q & A
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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12 Noon
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Masters of the Grind", the definitive chronicle of the 60’s to 80’s cult & exploitation film era with Q & A
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville
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12 Noon
Documentary & Narrative Shorts
Powerful and thought provoking documentaries and shorts from rising new filmmakers (Competition)
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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2pm
Films of the Colorado Rockies
"The Last Ridge" the extraordinary story of Colorado's heroic 10th Mountain Division, with Q & A, "Leadville Skijoring"
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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2:30pm
"Buddy, Buddy" with Q & A
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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2:30pm
Feature Documentary & Shorts
Playing: "Onibus", "Haiti", "Days of 99 Films" (competition)
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville

4:00pm
Student Academy Awards Program & Forum
Special Presentation in association with the Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, with Student Academy Awards Executive Committee member Lawrence David Foldes. (**FREE**)
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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5:00pm
The Films of Richard Benjamin
Playing: "Mermaids" with introduction
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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5:00pm
Feature Documentary
Playing: "Last of the Independents", Don Siegal. The rare 1980 documentary about maverick film director Don Siegal.
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville
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7:30pm - 9:00pm
Walter Matthau Celebrity Tribute
Retrospective and Award presentation with special guests Richard Benjamin, Paul Prentiss, and Charles Matthau sharing their personal memories. (**FREE**)
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida
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9:00pm
Filmmaker / VIP Reception
Catered Event with celebrity guests and live music. (admission fee)
Location: Salida Steamplant, Salida

9:00pm
Leadville Outdoor Cinema – a special screening of “PATTON”
Enjoy outdoor movie night in Downtown Leadville across from the Tabor Opera House with the powerful epic war drama starring George C. Scott in his Oscar winning portrayal of WWII's most controversial general. (on site local food vendors)
Location: Leadville Outdoor Cinema, Leadville
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9:30pm
Filmmakers VIP Party #3

Location: To be announced, Leadville
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Sunday, September 7th
10:00am - 11:30am
Screenwriting Workshop
With award winning Colorado Filmmaker Ali Hasan. (**FREE**)
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville
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12 Noon
Films of the Colorado Rockies
Playing: Award-Winning short film "Travelin' Trains", followed by the rare 1906 silent film "From Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-Up in the Rockies" with live piano accompaniment. Plus other surprise films! (encore presentation)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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12 Noon
The Films of Richard Benjamin & Paula Prentiss
Playing: "Catch 22" followed by Q & A.
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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12 Noon
Feature Documentaries & Shorts
Playing: "Onibus", "Haiti", "Days of 99 Films" (competition)
Location: Buena Vista Community Center, Buena Vista

2:30pm
Films of the Colorado Rockies
Playing: "The Last Ridge" the extraordinary story of Colorado's heroic 10th Mountain Division followed by filmmaker Q & A, preceded by the engaging short "Leadville SkiJoring"
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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2:30pm
The Films of Paula Prentiss
Playing: "The Stepford Wives" with Q & A
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville
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2:30pm
The Films of Walter Matthau
Playing: "The Fortune Cookie"
Location: National Mining Museum, Leadville
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2:30pm
The Films of Cliff Robertson
Playing: "Obsession"
Location: Buena Vista Community Center, Buena Vista
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5:00pm
Feature Documentary *Colorado Premiere*
Playing: "Roy Rogers: King of the Cowboys"
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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5:00pm
The Films of Walter Matthau & Richard Benjamin
Playing: "The Sunshine Boys" with Q & A
Location: Silver City Cinema, Leadville

5:00pm
Student Academy Awards Winning films of 2008
Special presentation in association with the Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (encore presentation) (**FREE**)
Location: Buena Vista Community Center, Buena Vista
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7:30pm - 9:30pm
Closing Night Event
Tributes, Retrosective, and Awareds Presentation to Richard Benjamin & Paula Prentiss. (**FREE**)
Location: Tabor Opera House, Leadville
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9:30pm
Closing Night Dinner & Party
VIP catered event with live music. (admission fee)
Location: To be announced, Leadville
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A Salute to Don Knotts
One of the most recognized and beloved comedic actors in the world, Don Knotts was perhaps best known for his portrayal of the bumbling Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on the enormously popular ...
Location: Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo
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