The Colorado Film Commission
is a private, non-profit organization that supports the creation
of economic activity in all sectors of the film industry in Colorado. This industry includes all
aspects of creating feature films, television, commercials, still photography, and video games.
A few of these facets are:
- education about film in general
- development of local talent in acting, scriptwriting, production, and videography
- development of a "film-friendly" destination for Hollywood, including competitive tax rebates
- opportunities for international filmmakers
Colorado Film Comission News
Paramount Pictures will film a major motion picture in Denver
08/01/07
Governor Bill Ritter (D-Colorado) and the Colorado Film commission confirmed on Wednesday that Paramount Pictures will film a major motion picture in Denver later this year. The motion picture, which will star Eddie Murphy, is described as a dark comedy. The film will be directed by Karey Kirkpatrick whose last film was the animated Dreamworks feature "Over The Hedge." The film is being produced by Di Bonaventura Pictures.
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Governor Signs Bill to Expand Funding for Colorado Film Incentive Program
05/24/2007
Governor Ritter signed House Bill 1206, the Colorado Film Incentive Expansion Bill, on Thursday, May 24th that increases Colorado's Film Incentive Fund by 20% from $500,000 to $600,000 annually. The bill was sponsored in the House of Representatives by Tom Massey and Cheri Jahn and in the State Senate by Senator Bob Hagedorn.
Building Creative Businesses Expo
02/28/07
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007, 9am-4pm (registration begins at 9:00am)
A free opportunity to figure out your next step. Program includes: Workshops, Panel Discussions,
Exhibition area, Networking opportunities, and One-on-One consultation. The Building Creative Businesses Expo offers
Denver's creative community (e.g. artists, filmmakers, dancers, graphic designers, musicans etc.) a "one-stop"
opportunity to learn about the various City, non-profit and for-profit resources available to help grow and stabilize creative businesses.
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Durango International Film Festival, ColoradoFilm.org
02/21/07, ColoradoFilm.org
Wednesday-Sunday, February 28th - March 4th, 2007
The festival is an intimate celebration of the true Independent Filmmaker. Screening some of the best Independent documentary, feature, short, sports adventure, family and animation films. Great parties, panels and workshops.
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