The 7th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival Begins February 29th, 2012

Durango, CO:  The 7th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival will begin on Wednesday, February 29th and finish up with the popular awards ceremony on Sunday, March 4, 2012. This year’s festival continues on its course of steady growth, attracting world-class independent film, filmmakers, and movie buffs from throughout the country.

“This is about being “in” the spirit of INdependent film,” said Joanie Fraughton, DIFF’s Executive Director. “Our theme: Are you In? is a call to action for film enthusiasts throughout the spectrum that creates and delivers fantastic independent film to our audiences.”

In addition to four days and nights of inspiring documentaries, intelligent narrative features, insightful family programming, and ingenious shorts, this year’s festival goers will be treated to some exciting and topical workshops and panels, taking place at Durango’s Back Space Theatre. All Panels and workshops are free and open to the public. On Saturday, enjoy a panel discussion led by Indie Icon Alex Cox on the POWER OF THE STORY. Later that afternoon at 4pm, join the first-time ever STUNTS ON A BUDGET workshop led by legend Bud Davis. Sunday’s Panel: What’s So Funny? b comedians Steven Michael Quezada, Craig Semetko, and John Rubano will be sure to tickle the funny bones of those who attend.

The center of festival action this year is the Irish Embassy Pub. Centrally located on the corner of Main Avenue and 9th Street in Durango, The “Pub Hub” will host the Ambassadors Lounge, Filmmakers’ Lounge, and the Will Call Window/Box Office for pass pick up and purchase. Films are shown at The Gaslight Theatres and Durango Arts Center.

“Every year we wonder what will come our way to top the next,” added Fraughton, “and every year we are pleasantly surprised. The growth of the Durango Independent Film Festival is a testament to the power of independent film, the stories told through film, and to the people who enjoy this platform.”

For more information, please visit durangofilm.org or call 970.375.7779.