Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media

The Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media (COFTM) launched the Film Exposure Program in rural Colorado for the 22-23 school year. This initiative collaborates with high schools, local public libraries, and film professionals to provide high school students with an in-depth educational exposure program in narrative filmmaking. The program has completed its second year with a total of 6 different locations across rural Colorado. In celebration, students will be able to attend a private screening of their finished film at the Mesa County Public Library.

Mountainfilm will run from the 23rd to the 27th of this year in Telluride, Colorado. In addition to screening leading independent documentary films from around the world, the festival includes a speaker series focusing on contemporary issues, art and photography exhibits, early morning coffee talks, outdoor programs, a book-signing party, an ice cream social, student programs, and a closing picnic/awards ceremony. For more information check out the festival's website. https://lnkd.in/eCzAwiGN

The Office of Film, television, and Media serves to develop the local Colorado industry. The film industry is only one of many creative industries hoping to thrive in Colorado. In honor of this, COFTM is supporting the Colorado Creative Industries Summit. This year the summit will be held in Pueblo Colorado from May 9th through 10th. The Creative Industries Summit is the annual event for Colorado creatives to connect, learn, and be inspired. More than 300 creative stakeholders from over 60 Colorado cities and towns attend the summit.

As the school year comes to a close many of the projects sponsored by this year's Film Educational Grants are being completed. This includes a recent CMU project focused on a student's accessibility journey. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gCiQfuex

The 5 Point Film Festival opens from April 24-28 for their 17th annual Flagship Festival in Carbondale, Colorado. Attendees can enjoy a selection of adventure films, live music, guest speakers, industry workshops, and community gatherings. For more information check out their website: https://lnkd.in/gy4ssXsh

Festival Alert! The Pueblo Film Festival will be launching its first season on April 26th at the Blo Back Gallery and the Sangre De Cristo Arts Center. The Pueblo Film Fest is committed to nurturing the cinematic arts, promoting cultural exchange, and shining a spotlight on the vibrant film culture of Pueblo, Colorado. For more information check out the Pueblo Film Fest website.

Did you know the Film Incentive Program also supports video games? Learn more about the video game industry in Colorado here: https://bit.ly/3Vdsycv

Calling all aspiring production assistants (PAs)! 🎥 Join us for the last PA workshop of the year hosted by COFTM at the Berthoud Public Library on April 6th, from 10am-1pm. Dive into the essentials of PA duties on set and kickstart your journey in the film industry! Don't miss out!

The Youth Documentary Academy is hosting an event in partnership with the ENT Center. The YDA is presenting a day of film that addresses the critical issues of our time followed by discussion. To learn more check out the event page: https://lnkd.in/g3_MwCiv

The Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media has partnered with WIMFCO for a series of three workshops for Colorado filmmakers. The first workshop, Find Your Feedback: A Writer's Guide to Notes with Kathryn Gould, is February 17th from 10am to 3pm. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g9Yfgwhy