These popular monthly Schmoozers have become the social heart of Boulder's rapidly growing film community and this one will be the kickoff party for the 4th Annual Shoot Out Boulder. 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, October 3 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 Colorado Film Commission will hold its Inaugural Hall of Fame Event honoring world-renowned photographer John Fielder. The event will take place at the Pinnacle Club by the Grand Hyatt. The gala will include a VIP reception, a Gallery and Publications library of Fielder's work. A multi-media presentation with dignitaries and special guests will highlight

Fielder's contributions to Colorado as a historian, preservationist, and artist. Fielder has hiked and skied hundreds of miles in Colorado alone - and drives thousands of miles more- in order to record on film its most sublime natural places. For the past 30 years, no one has traveled this state like John Fielder - from its rolling plains to the soaring Rocky Mountains and the Western Slope's remote plateaus and river canyons. Fielder's work and photography highlight common goals with the Film Commission: promoting Colorado locations, economic development of the state through film production and promoting yet protecting Colorado's natural resources. Go to www.johnfielder.co m to learn more. For tickets and information, please go to www. coloradofilm.org/halloffame or call 303.592.4063

Prepare for the 24-hour Shoot Out Boulder! The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with Looking Glass Arts is excited to announce a pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at New Vista High School. This event is designed to help prepare the 17 & under filmmakers for The Shootout Boulder which will occur on October 12-14, 2007. The day-long event will inspire young film- makers to make a fast film while teaching them the methodology of successful short-form storytelling, lighting, directing, and in-camera editing. Special emphasis will be paid to The Shoot Out's official format and requirements. The workshop is a great way to help young filmmakers find their vision, learn problem solving skills, and meet new friends. After this event, students should have a head-start on preparing for the upcoming Shoot Out the next weekend.

Date & Time: Sat., Oct 6, 2007 from 10am - 4pm Location: New Vista High School 20th & Baseline in Boulder. Instructors: Key team members of the last two years' "Best Film" Winners as well as Michael Conti, Executive Director of the Festival. What to bring: Story ideas, friends, and personal video cameras. Several cameras will be available during the course. Cost: Free (with a suggested donation of $20 per team) Lunch provided by Shoot Out Boulder. How to Register: Please email rebecca @lookingglassarts.org or call 303-440-0790.

If you ever wanted to really challenge yourself, and do something that you thought was impossible but couldn't find the people to help you (and it was related to filmmaking J ), then this is the event for you. It's that time of year again - The Shoot Out? is returning for its fourth year to Boulder, Colorado!! The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival is held October 12-14th and is one of Boulder's most creative, unique, and fun events. Our Mission. to encourage the work of emerging filmmakers, to market the viability of Colorado for low budget filmmaking, to promote filmmaking as a accessible and enjoyable art form for the wider community, and to maximize the economic benefits of filmmaking and screen culture events. Awarding prizes that make filmmaking a more obtainable goal to the winning artists. The formula is simple. The Shoot Out dares filmmakers to come to Boulder to make a short film on video in 24 hours. .

Filmmakers have from 9pm Friday night until 9pm Saturday night to complete and hand in their film. Given the time restrictions, filming must be on video format and the final product dubbed onto the MiniDV tape supplied. There are a couple different fee structures for entry. When a team signs-up, the entry fee covers one participant. Additional team members pay a per- person rate. Each registered team member receives (1) one comp ticket for the Sunday night awards screening at the Boulder Theater. Additional tickets are available for $14.75 each. Visit our website at http://www.t heshootoutboulder.com for more details.

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival is presented by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. The event includes local and national feature length and short films for all ages, thought- provoking dialogue, a VIP reception and gala banquet, a children's film room, a student filmmaker forum, and information from a variety of environmental groups! The festival presents informative and entertaining films that explore interconnected ecological, social, and economic themes. Engaging audience discussion with filmmakers, producers, and experts on the film's topic enrich the experience. Audiences have the opportunity to be more than passive viewers - they will leave inspired, surprised, motivated, entertained, and transformed. Please check http://www.ceff.net/ for more information!