Durango Remains a Destination for Filmmakers and Festivalgoers
Durango Film, An Independent Film Festival Showcases Its 10th Year in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO — Durango Film, An Independent Film Festival kicks off its 10th year in Durango on Wednesday, March 4. The annual festival will run March 4-8 and boasts nearly 100 films competing for awards in narrative, documentary, live action, animation, and family genres. In addition to film screenings, the festival features a number of parties for pass holders, free movie events for the public, and even a Craft Beer and Culinary Crawl with appetizer pairings. Durango Film brings some of the best independent films around to Durango, Colorado, a community full of outdoor adventure and excitement and voted “Next Big Thing” by Outside Magazine.
“The 10th year is definitely a milestone year for us,” says Durango Film Executive Director Joanie Fraughton. “We’ve survived the economic downturn and remained true to our mission in making this a film festival for the community, showcasing the art of independent filmmakers. The filmmakers who have come to the festival over the years have spread the word about the warm welcome they have received by the festival and the people of Durango. We have screened many Oscar® nominated and winning films over the years, but our mission remains to celebrate the art and passion of the independent filmmaker. We make an effort to treat each and every filmmaker like they are stars.”
Filmmakers, donors, staff and attendees are excited to celebrate and participate in the 10th annual Durango Film – An Independent Film Festival, March 4-8, 2015.
- Festival Kick-Off Party 4-6:30pm March 4 at The Palace Restaurant
- Free Movie Night 6:30pm, 7pm and 9pm March 4 at Gaslight Theatre
- Native American Film Reception 4:30-6:30pm March 5 at Sorrel Sky Gallery
- Craft Beer & Culinary Crawl 5:30-8pm March 5 throughout downtown Durango – please see additional information in attached release.
- Meet the Filmmakers Party 5-9pm March 6 at Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador’s Lounge
- Late Night VIP Party 10pm-1am March 7 at Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen
- Festival Wrap Party 8pm-midnight March 8 at Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador’s Lounge
- Passes and full party information available online at www.durangofilm.org
About Durango Film: Durango Film, An Independent Film Festival is committed to developing film literacy and connecting independent filmmakers, their artistic process, and their vision with the community. Recognizing the difference film can make in the enrichment of a community, Durango Film reflects the Durango, Colorado community by screening global, innovative and diverse films and producing a true “Community Festival,” dedicated to an independent spirit and the art of storytelling through film.
