BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – June 3 – Established in 1981, the Breckenridge Festival of Film is one of the oldest film festivals in the country. The festival boasts an incredible Indie presence – perhaps taking a cue from the independent spirits of the miners and gold seekers who settled in Breckenridge in 1859 – 150 years ago. The Breckenridge Festival of Film returns Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14, 2009 to celebrate the art of filmmaking.

 

This year’s event features 62 independent dramas, short dramas, comedies, short comedies and documentaries films. It also is a showcase for young student talent, an arena for gay and lesbian topics, and a focus on spiritual and Latin films. Independent filmmakers from all across the country and the world attend the four-day event.

 

In addition, the festival plays host to an impressive list of Hollywood premieres; past notables include KungFu Panda (2009 Academy Award winner for Best Animated Film), La Vie en Rose (featuring actress Marion Cotillard, winner of the 2008 Academy Award for Best Actress, and winner of the 2008 Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy) and Babel (the 2006 Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee for Best Picture).

 

Each year, the Breckenridge Festival of Film is hosted by none other than WNBC-TV Film Critic and “Reel Talk” co-host Jeffrey Lyons, along with his son Ben Lyons, the E! Network Daily Top 10’s film critic. More than 80 Hollywood luminaries have appeared in Breckenridge over the past 28 years, including Thomas Haden Church, Donald Sutherland, Jon Voight, Michael York, Connie Nielsen, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jon Favreau and the late Rod Steiger. This year is no exception; AnnaSophia Robb will be on-hand for the showing of her film, Race to Witch Mountain, on Saturday, June 13 at 3 p.m.

 

In addition to independent films and premiere events, the Breckenridge Festival of Film features the University of Colorado (CU) Film Studies program. This year’s topics for discussion will be dedicated to Breckenridge’s 150^th anniversary,  Now & then: re-imagining the American West:  3:10 to Yuma 1957, and 3:10 to Yuma 2007, and a Summit High School Film.

 

The festival also showcases Breckenridge, Colo. This fascinating town, the largest historic district in Colorado, was established in 1859 as a Victorian mining town. Breckenridge celebrates its 150^th anniversary this year with special events and festivities planned throughout the summer. In addition to its rich history and mining culture the town also offers a wealth of outdoor recreation, shopping and dining activities. 

 

The Breckenridge Festival of Film is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Funding for the festival comes from local public and private grants, sponsorships, fundraising events, individual contributions, in-kind assistance, and revenue from tickets and merchandise. More than 150 individual volunteers, four local theaters and other venues are involved in this annual event. Breckenridge is located 80 miles west of Denver International Airport via Interstate 70.

 

Prices for the event range from $10 for individual tickets to $199 for an all-access pass, making the festival – including premieres – a very affordable option. Breckenridge Festival of Film movie tickets go even further this year as guests get two for the price of one ticket for any film before 6 p.m. Share with a friend or watch two movies before 6 p.m. for the price of one ticket. All tickets are available for purchase online at www.breckfilmfest.com.

 

The Breckenridge Festival of Film offers a great “voluntourism” opportunity for film buffs. Volunteer at one of the theaters during the Film Fest for a three-hour movie block and receive one free movie ticket per three-hour volunteer session (volunteers can also watch the movies showing during their shift). To volunteer for the festival, call 970-453-6200. Volunteers are also invited to the volunteer party at Fatty's Pizzeria in Breckenridge on Thursday, June 4th from 5 - 7 p.m. with free pizza & beer.

 

Breckenridge Festival of Film lodging rates from ResortQuest Breckenridge start at $95 per room per night. ResortQuest is also offering an exceptional value with its VIP Lodging Package, including lodging in a one-bedroom condo at at BlueSky Breckenridge, the resort’s newest luxury property, starting at $191 per night. The package includes the option to purchase Peak Ten “All-Access” passes to the festival for a discounted rate of $175 per pass. Four “Punch Passes” are also available for $34.00. For lodging reservations and information call ResortQuest Breckenridge at 800-627-2973 and reference Code # INT BFF.

 

For more information about the 29^th Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film visit www.breckfilmfest.com or call 970-453-6200.

 

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Spring Break in Breckenridge means spring skiing, events and value

Spring welcomes lodging/lift packages and plenty of FREE and under $20 activities

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – February 24, 2010 – It’s time to take a recess from studying and working, and hit the slopes for an affordable spring break getaway in Breckenridge, Colorado. Get the entire Breckenridge spring break experience in March with unrivaled night life, live concerts including a FREE concert with Lyrics Born, hip restaurants, top terrain parks, blue skies and the legendary spring ski conditions at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Lodging and lift packages are still available, making an affordable vacation easier to attain than ever. Visit gobreck.com or call 877.593.5260 today.

Spring Break Lodging Packages:
• Spring Fun for Four: Five nights of lodging and four days of lift tickets for a group of four. Get 20 percent savings with prices as low as $99 per person, per night during March. Some restrictions apply.
• Spring Break Family Adventure Package: Five nights of lodging, four days of lift tickets, a dinner sleigh ride, dog sledding and a half day snowmobile rental. Get 15 percent savings with prices as low as $179 per person, per night during March. Some restrictions apply.

More Spring Break Events and Features than Ever:
• Spring Concerts at Three20South Live Music Venue March 1-27
Concerts include music from Swollen Members, The Bridge, Midnite, Boombox, Ozomatli, The Motet, Pimps of Joytime and more.
• Spring Break Breckenridge Bargains Coupon Books Valid March 12-April 4
More than 30 bars, restaurants and local businesses around Breckenridge will be featured in these coupon books. The prime resource for deals for Spring Break visitors. FREE at all Breckenridge lodging properties when you check-in and at the Breckenridge Welcome Center.
• Bud Light Best Bar Party Competition March 13-28
Breckenridge’s hottest bars and clubs will be throwing incredible parties as they vie for the title of “Breckenridge’s Best Bar Party.” The competition will offer different themed parties with drink specials, live music and tons of fun. Celebrity judges will determine which bar throws down the best.
• Colorado Freeride Downtown Rail Jam March 13
Watch as Breckenridge skiers and snowboarders showcase their best tricks in an open jam format from 4-6 p.m. in the heart of town at the Colorado Freeride parking lot.
• FREE Retro Ski Movie Nights March 14 and 21
Retro ski movies will show each night at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.
• FREE Spring Break Concert with Lyrics Born March 16
One of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling independent hip-hop artists of this era, Lyrics Born will perform a FREE ticketed concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.
• Dave Attell from Comedy Central’s Hit Show, Insomniac Live March 18
Named one of the 25 Funniest People in America by Entertainment Weekly Magazine, Dave Attell brings his humor to Breckenridge to entertain spring break goers at 8 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.
• Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour March 19
Come enjoy the spirit of outdoor adventure at 7:30 p.m. at the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Riverwalk Center.
• Breckenridge Ascent Series March 24 and 31
Head up the Breckenridge Ski Resort for an evening hill climb event starting at the bottom of Peak 8 at 5:30 p.m. and finishing at the Vista Haus. Use any kind of way to get up the mountain, but skis or a snowboard are required to come back down.
• Breckenridge Festival of Film Murder Mystery Dinner March 27
Includes New Orleans-style appetizers, dinner, wine and a show to benefit the Breckenridge Festival of Film at 6 p.m. at the Lodge and Spa.
• FREE Family Film Night, March 28
A family-friendly ski movie will show at the Speakeasy Movie Theater in Breckenridge.

Spring fun for FREE:
• Barney Ford House Museum tour
• Breckenridge Wine and Cheese Wednesdays
• Bus transportation around Breckenridge and Summit County
• Edwin Carter Museum tour
• Film nights
• Gallery visits and Second Saturdays gallery walks
• Gondola ride
• Lyrics Born concert
• Sledding at Carter Park
• Snowman building
• Spring break bar parties
• Spring break coupon books
• Spring break movie nights
• Spring break rail jam
• Swing Crew après ski show at the Coppertop at Beaver Run
• Tin Shop artist in residence studio
• Welcome Center museum and information

Spring savings with activities for less than $20:
• Arts District workshop (prices vary depending on workshop)
• Backstage Theatre productions ($20 adults, $14 children)
• Carriage ride (prices vary depending on length of ride and number of people)
• Comedy nights at the Park Avenue Pub ($10)
• Country Boy Mine tour and gold panning ( $19 adults, $13 children)
• D’Vine Wine tasting ($10)
• Fitness classes ($10)
• Guided historic walking tour ($5 adults, $3 children)
• Guided snowshoe hike ($12)
• Ice skating ($10 adults, $8 kids includes skate rentals)
• Mountain Top Children’s Museum ($5 adults, $7 children)
• NASTAR ski race course ($12 for and all-day pass)
• Nordic Center Pass for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing ($15 adults, FREE kids under 6)
• Rock climbing wall (3 climbs for $10)
• Speakeasy Movie Theater tickets ($9 adults, $7 children and seniors)
• Swimming, water slide and hot tub ($10)
• Three20South bar and live music venue (ticket prices vary depending on the concert)
• Shivaya Yoga ($15)

For more information on Breckenridge’s spring break events, activities and packages, visit gobreck.com or call 877.593.5260.