The Colorado Film Society will receive a grant from the SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District). Since 1989, the SCFD has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county Denver metropolitan area. The funds support cultural facilities whose primary purpose is to enlighten and entertain the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theatre, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history. The CFS/BIFF received a grant from the SCFD last year as well, and we sincerely appreciate their ongoing support!!

These popular monthly Schmoozers have become the social heart of Boulder's rapidly growing film community. This an opportunity to visit with people who actually pretty much understand what you're talking about, and a lot of great connections have already been made at these events. So don't miss out! The next get together is Wednesday, September 5 at 5:30. There will be lots of great food, refreshments and conversation. RSVP to staff@biff1.com . The cost is just $5. 1906 13th Street, Suite 301, on the NE corner of 13th and Walnut, just three doors south of Connor O'Neill's.

The final deadline is September 14. Get your film in now and check out biff1.com for more details!

Sender Films and Big UP Productions are pleased to announce the 2007 Reel Rock Film Tour, an annual event that showcases the best new films about the sport of climbing and brings together communities of climbers, outdoor enthusiasts and film aficionados for high-energy evenings of entertainment. This year's Reel Rock Film Tour highlights King Lines: Chris Sharma's Search for the Planet's Greatest Climbs, which will take audiences globetrotting alongside Chris Sharma-the 25-year old climbing phenomenon- as he discovers and climbs the world's most outrageously difficult and beautiful rock climbing formations. The 2007 Reel Rock Film Tour kicks off in Squamish, British Columbia on September 1st, and in Encinitas, California on September 5th, starting an expanded, two-month schedule that will reach as many as 60 cities in North America and beyond. King Lines is the first full-scale collaboration between leading filmmakers Peter Mortimer of Sender Films and Josh Lowell of Big UP Productions. Boulder Theater, Sept 5, 8pm. Peter Mortimor will be a guest speaker in Boulder and other Colorado locations. Check out reelrocktour.com for more tour information and go to bouldertheater.com for tickets! (Chris Sharma climbing Es Pontas in Mallorca. Photo by Corey Rich)

The Toofy Film Fest Presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon is an annual film festival created to showcase independent movies, music, fine art, and fashion in Boulder, CO from September 6th - September 9th, 2007. On Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th don't miss the highly anticipated film portion of the Festival at the Boulder Theater. The first 10 people to email jeff@toofy.com will receive 2 free tickets to the 9pm showing of Last Stop for Paul on Saturday, September 8th. Visit toofy.com for the full schedule of events, preview videos, locations, tickets, and details.

Community Cycles, a Boulder non-profit collective of bicycle enthusiasts, will be hosting the BIKE SHORTS FILM FEST on September 7, 2007 at 7:30 pm, films at 8:00pm at the Boulder Outdoor Cinema, behind the BMOCA at 1750 13th St. in Boulder. The film fest will benefit Community Cycles whose mission is to educate and advocate the safe use of refurbished bicycles as an affordable and sustainable means of transportation and personal enjoyment. Attendees will enjoy two hours of short bicycling films from around the U.S. and the world. Community Cycles will be joined at the festival by filmmakers and community bicycling businesses, organizations, and supporters. Community Cycles repairs donated bikes, utilizing them locally and internationally, in teaching programs, to help anyone earn a bike as a means of transport and recreation. This film festival will explore the bicycle's many aspects and uses as well as bringing together the Boulder/Denver region's bicycling community. Tickets are $10 at the door. Please visit communitycycles.org for more information.

Showcasing over 50 independent films from around the world, the 2nd Annual Estes Park Film Festival will take place September 14-16 at the Historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park, Colorado. Built in 1913, the Park Theatre is one of the oldest movie theatres still operating in America. In addition to the Park Theatre, suspense and horror films will screen at the Historic Stanley Hotel, which is famous for its inspirational role in Stephen King's book & film, The Shining. Student films will also screen at the Lake Shore Lodge as part of the Student Filmmaker Showcase. Ticket information and the complete schedule of film screenings, parties, and panel discussions are available on the festival web site: estesparkfilm.com.

One of the entertainment industry's most enthralling women has confirmed her attendance at the 29th annual Aspen Filmfest, Sept. 26-30, 2007. Acclaimed legendary actress Julie Christie will participate in Aspen's autumn cinematic celebration. Christie will receive Aspen Filmfest's Independent By Nature Award on Sept. 29. Held in downtown Aspen, the evening will feature film clips and conversation highlighting the actress's career at the historic Wheeler Opera House, followed by a dinner at the Little Nell hotel to benefit Aspen Film's year-round programs. Aspen Filmfest's full program is scheduled for release immediately following Labor Day at www.aspenfilm.org. Tickets go on sale for screenings starting Sept. 17 through the Wheeler Box Office, wheeleroperahouse.com or (970) 920-5770.

Stories from Times Past focuses on the making of historical documentaries that are original, meaningful, and skillfully crafted. Presenters will share their experiences of making documentaries that approach historical events from personal perspectives. The class includes viewings that illustrate strategies used in a range of historical films. Areas to be covered include research, funding, narrative techniques, style, archival materials, and music. Please come prepared to share your ideas and vision for your own historical film. The Documentary Cinema Institute is an arts and culture organization devoted to the study, practice, and exhibition of documentary cinema. DCI is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center.

Saturday, Oct 6, 10am to 4pm. The Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver. Fee $75, space limited to 20. Discounted rate of $60 for DCI Filmmakers' Circle Members and Members of the Colorado Historical Society. Contact Carol Beeby for further information and registration - 303.444.1351 - carol@documentaryinstitute.org.

The 24-hour fast film competition known as The Shoot Out Boulder, has announced a call for team entries. The Shoot Out Boulder, which takes place Oct. 12 to 13, is now in its fourth year. It is the first annual 24 hour competition of its kind in the United States, and was voted the Best Film Festival 2007 by Westword. The Shoot Out Boulder challenges filmmakers of all experience levels to trust their courage, imagination and determination to make a seven-minute-long film in just 24 hours. "Fast filmmaking is an entirely new category of filmmaking, and is not just limited to professionals, but open to everyone, from families to students" said executive director, Michael Conti. Conti expects The Shoot Out Boulder once again to draw more then 400 competitors. Entry fees vary, from $50.00 for 17 and under, to $100.00 for 18 and over. Each additional team member is $20.00 (two-thirds of the team must be 17 and under to qualify), and if over 18, then additional team member is $25.00. There is a special discount rate for families. Included in the entry fee is a ticket to the awards ceremony at the Boulder Theater which occurs on Sunday, October 14 at 6 PM. At the end of the evening, category prizes will be awarded to each winning team. Prizes vary. For information check out shootoutboulder.com or contact: Michael Conti at (303) 449-1515 or info@theshootoutboulder.com.