Take a whirlwind world tour in just 11 days – without leaving your seat. This year’s selection of Contemporary World Cinema whisks you from Iran to Italy, Cananda to Croatia, Japan to Mexico and beyond. more »
Be they hard-hitting or lyrical, political or personal, timely or timeless, narrowly focused or wide-ranging, SDFF documentaries shed all kinds of light on the world’s wonders. more »
The Mexican film industry is experiencing a period of flowering artistic growth and has clearly established itself as the cinematic leader of the Spanish-speaking world. The Starz Denver Film Festival is proud to present a selection of these works. more »
The Denver Post called First Look "arguably the best niche festival in Denver” for its efforts to introduce Rocky Mountain audiences to the great filmmakers of the future by showcasing their early works. We are proud to announce that First Look is now part of the Starz Denver Film Festival. more »
Each year the SDFF shines the spotlight on the cinematic treasures of one particular country. At a time when a number of well-known Iranian directors have been imprisoned or barred from leaving the country by the current government, a focus on Iran seemed especially urgent. more »
Prague-born documentarian Lukas Pribyl spent 10 years working on this extraordinary four-film series, each 90-minute feature providing riveting personal testimony to reveal how a handful of deported Czech Jews survived the Holocaust. more »
The Starz Denver Film Festival has become known for its focus on emerging (first- and second-time) film directors from around the world. more »
The Red Carpet Grand Opening and Dedication will take place on Thursday, November 4, on the second evening of the 33rd Starz Denver Film Festival; screenings will continue at the new location throughout the run of the festival. more »
From Opening Night to Closing Night, the Starz Denver Film Festival kicks off and wraps with a bang. more »
What features elucidate, they encapsulate. What features spell out, they abbreviate. What features diffuse, they concentrate. Frame for frame, shorts present a whole new way of looking at the world – and at film itself. Catch them in any of our themed packages or before a feature. more »
During the course of the twelve-day celebration, the Starz Denver Film Festival highlights some of this year's best cinematic, Oscar-worthy films with Special Presentations at the King Center. more »
To add to the riches of its regular feature program, the Starz Denver Film Festival offers up a wealth of special presentations, from magical packages of animated and live-action shorts by up-and-coming artists to the anniversary celebrations of auteurs' classics. more »
Colorado’s filmmaking scene has never been more vibrant. The 33rd Starz Denver Film Festival is showcasing more locally produced features than ever before. more »
Environmental advocacy has become a powerful cultural touchstone; as such, it is a core concern for the 2010 Starz Denver Film Festival. This program features cutting-edge documentaries with the ability to inspire audiences to make a difference through their interactions with the natural world. more »
Take a walk on the razor’s edge with our fine selection of alternative fare. Not for the squeamish, the subtle, or the unimaginative, these cult treats are too deviant to be shown during prime time, airing instead at the darkest hour – perfect for watching as well as witching. more »
WOMEN + FILM not only celebrates the art and achievements of women filmmakers around the world but also brings together a community of scholars, civil and human rights advocates, community leaders and concerned members of the public to shine a spotlight on women’s and social justice issues. more »