In the 1983 movie performance that made him famous, Ed Harris captured the strength, ambition, and rectitude – that is, The Right Stuff – of astronaut John Glenn. Ever since, the blue-eyed former baseball player from Tenafly, New Jersey, has been a fascinating cinematic presence.... More »
Ernie Gehr is an award-winning experimental filmmaker who was inspired to begin making films in the late 1960s after wandering into a Stan Brakhage screening. A self-taught artist, Gehr is closely associated with the Structural film movement of the 1970s.... More »
Budding animators are invited to come push the boundaries of their own creativity at the Animation Station workshop and competition sponsored by ASIFA-Colorado (the prize is $600); they will also receive an invitation to a private screening of all the works created at the Animation Station.... More »
J.K. Simmons will receive the Cassavetes Sunday, November 22nd at the 12:30pm screening of The Vicious Kind at the King Center.... More »
On the occasion of his star turn in That Evening Sun, the Starz Denver Film Festival is proud to honor Hal Holbrook with the Excellence in Acting Award. This prize is presented in grateful acknowledgement of a long career distinguished by meticulous craft and inspired artistry.... More »
After a well-received inaugural Music Lounge, the SDFF 32 Festival guests will once again have up-close-and-personal access to Denver's exceptional Indie music scene. Filmmakers, festival attendees and the public are invited to mix at this showcase for local talent. Hosted by Sid Pink.... More »
Tackling timely topics, confronting controversies, and otherwise engaging filmmakers, critics, scholars, and the public alike in discussion on a wide range of cinematic issues, SDFF panels offer festival attendees the opportunity to gain insider perspective on the industry today.... More »
From Opening Night to Closing Night, the Starz Denver Film Festival kicks off and wraps with a bang. Attended by special guests, both gala screenings are followed by our exclusive cocktail receptions. And we lay out the red carpet for the Big Night presentation, too. Come join us.... More »