Welcome to the 33rd annual Breckenridge Festival of Film! For over a quarter century BFF has celebrated the art of filmmaking. Each spring a unique and varied array of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs and retrospectives honoring featured guests takes place high in the Colorado Rockies.

In a spectacular setting 9,600 feet above sea level, Breckenridge is located approximately 80 miles west of Denver via interstate highway 70. The town was established in 1859 and retains much of the look and historic charm of its prior heyday as a late 1800′s mining town. Today, Breckenridge is an internationally known ski resort providing summer and fall visitors a myriad of recreational opportunities from biking, hiking, sailing and rafting, to fishing, golf, tennis and horseback riding. Breckenridge is home to two ice rinks, as well as a full recreation center with a climbing wall, skate park and a Jack Nicklaus designed public golf course. The town offers historical tours, art galleries, many shops and fine dining.

2012 quotes from filmmakers

“Supremely organized, wonderful venues, fun parties, insightful panels and the most friendly Festival staff we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Our screening was packed, the Q&A was lively and we picked up an award to boot. Thank you BFF for an absolutely wonderful weekend!” 
—-BORN & RAISED

“The quality of the films you chose were of such high standard and so inspiring and impressive in every way, I still think about them and I know they will all be part of my development as a filmmaker. And the get-togethers you organized for the filmmakers and the staff to meet and mingle were not only a lot of fun but really supportive for the filmmakers to meet each other and get to know each others work. I feel like I made friends in Breckenridge I always want to stay in contact with.”
—Korinna from Shouting Secrets

“Thank you so much for a great festival and an unforgettable experience! We had a great time, and your volunteers are just wonderful people, period. We really enjoyed meeting you all and hope to return soon!”
—Jeanette Castillo from The Performance of Drowning

“Words cannot express what an honor it was to be a part of your enthusiastic festival held in such a breathtaking location. From the opening evening reception, where many friends were made within the hour, to the awards ceremony, where we were sad to be saying our goodbyes, to trying to view each and every film between forums and receptions, the experience could not have been any more satisfying. We thank you and are already contemplating our next film in hopes of seeing you all again”
—THE PINK ROOM

The mission of the Breckenridge Film Festival is to enrich lives through the ideas and emotions inspired by the art of filmmaking. The Festival is also a means to celebrate independent filmmakers, enrich the cultural community of Summit County, Colorado, and provide an educational, creative and inspirational learning environment where participants can focus on their craft and interact intimately with guest filmmakers and mentors through a four-day annual film festival and throughout the year.

For Tickets and a Complete Schedule of the Films

4th Annual Still on the Hill Festival October 4 – 6, 2013

Fall is the season for cooler temperatures, changing leaves and the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival. The first of its kind in the state, the festival features small-batch distillers, artisan spirit seminars, fine local cuisine and of course, plenty of sampling.

“Those familiar with microbrewing will be pleased to discover that the same care and quality is happening within the craft spirits industry, both in Colorado and across the nation,” said BRA president Ken Nelson. “Colorado has a particularly liberal distilling environment and that’s key to the recent boom. Still on the Hill celebrates the diversity resulting from that boom and we’re excited to welcome a variety of talented craft distillers to Breckenridge.”

Raise your glass, artisan spirits lovers. The Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival lures Colorado’s finest distillers to town for an unrivaled tasting showcase of handcrafted spirits. Produced by the Breckenridge Restaurant Association, the festival was born of Colorado’s rapidly growing artisan spirits industry.  The festival’s grand tasting features samples and specialty cocktails from craft distillers, while local restaurants pay homage to the town’s founding year with $18.59 menu specials.

Dine for $18.59 / October 4-14 throughout town Homage to Breckenridge’s founding year, restaurants will offer specials that incorporate craft spirits. Look for 1859 signs in the windows of participating restaurants.

FRIDAY -

Sidewalk Sale Days / all day throughout town
Fall is the season to gear up for winter and get great prices on sale merchandise.

Downtown Poker Run & Pub Crawl / 5:00 p.m. – close
Try a few of Breckenridge’s best drinks and pick up cards at each location. Start at any of the participating restaurants
and try for prizes at the grand tasting.

Historic saloon tours / 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Visit the town’s early-day watering holes and hear stories of Breckenridge’s past. Call the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance at 970-453-9767 to reserve space; tours cost $10 per person.

SATURDAY -

Sidewalk Sale Days / all day throughout town
Fall is the season to gear up for winter and get great prices on sale merchandise.

Breckenridge Distillery Open House / 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
at the Breckenridge Distillery production facility, 1925 Airport Rd.
Tour the local distillery and talk with master distiller Jordan Via.

Still on the Hill grand tasting / 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
at the Riverwalk Center
Sample all manner of spirits and talk with distillers. New this year, the event includes a live bluegrass performance by the Honey Gitters. Tickets are available online for $20 per person.

Still on the Hill after party / 9:00 p.m. – close 
at the Gold Pan Saloon
The Honey Gitters move their show to the historic Gold Pan Saloon for a Still on the Hill after party.

SUNDAY -

Sidewalk Sale Days / all day throughout town
Fall is the season to gear up for winter and get great prices on sale merchandise.

Hangover Brunches / times vary throughout town
Close out the weekend with Sunday brunch and breakfast cocktails at Columbine Café, Fatty’s, Mi Casa, Ollie’s Pub & Grub or Salt Creek.

For more details and updated schedule of events, click here….