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Governor Hickenlooper Wants Your Input
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 Governor Hickenlooper understands that the number one priority of the residents of the State of Colorado is to rebuild the economy and create jobs. To do this, the Governor's Office and the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade wants to engage Coloradoans in a statewide conversation about Economic Development. Governor Hickenlooper is asking for residents across the State, county by county, to share their stories, challenges, and strengths by developing a strategic economic development plan for their county. To do this work your input is needed. The Office of Film, Television & Media, a division of the Creative Industries, wants to make sure that your voice is heard. Please fill out the survey here. Something that hinders production all over the State is "Red Tape". The Governor also needs your input on specific issues you have come upon that have hurt your business or stymied production. Both the survey and the "Red Tape" form are an integral part of the road map that State government will use in planning our economic future; now is your time to be heard. Fill out the Red Tape Form here. |
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Production Incentive Update
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Since 2007, the state has allocated approximately $2.5 million to the Office of Film, Television and Media to fund cash incentives and provide marketing and administrative support to promote the state as a destination for production. To-date, the state has paid over $150,000 in cash incentives, generating over $1.5 million in in-state production and retaining the equivalent of 30 full time Colorado jobs. Four Colorado production companies have benefited from these incentives: Monster Productions, Double-Edge Films, Gaiam, and High Noon Productions. Another 12 companies are in line to receive approximately $1.2 million in cash incentives when their productions wrap up over the next year or two. These companies will generate $12 million in Colorado-based production activities, retaining and attracting the equivalent of another 240 full time Colorado jobs. We look forward to highlighting some of these productions in future e-news. After deducting marketing and administrative expenses, approximately $200,000 remains in the cash incentive fund, and we are continuing to accept applications from prospective productions. For more information about film incentives, contact Elaine Mariner at elaine.mariner@state.co.us. |
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V.A. Poma Ranch near Pagosa Springs
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 The V.A. Poma Ranch is a guest ranch set in the Weminuche River Valley, 23 miles Northwest of Pagosa Springs. The property is only steps away from the river, and two lakes accent the beautiful meadow on the ranch. Adjoining ranches all work together to offer filmmakers and photographers a bevy of options with no permits to apply for. Karen Cox at V.A. Poma ranch wants you to know that they've got whatever your production needs: wi-fi, two RV sites with full hook-ups, seven tree-surrounded guest cabins, a lodge and so much more. If you need a rustic look and modern conveniences, the V.A. Poma has it all. www.poma-ranch.com
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Digital Animation Center at University of Colorado at Denver
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 The Digital Animation Center at UCD is competing with animation schools from all around the country. With experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to work with, students can receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation. This entails learning the theory, practice, and application of digital 3D media, and cutting-edge software programs such as Maya, Fusion, Real Flow, Vue, and After Effects. The animation program is capped off by a three-semester production in which the entire senior class creates a high-production value animated short film. This project is unique in all animation schools around the nation. The 2010 senior film, "A Complex Villainelle", has been an Official Selection in 42 national and international film festivals, a "Winner: Best Animated Short" in 12 festivals, and has been a blue ribbon panel select for the Student Emmys.For more on the DAC program at UCD, visit: www.cu3d.org. Watch the 2010 senior film at http://acomplexvillainelle.com/
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Vail Film Festival
The 2011 Vail Film Festival, presented by Cadillac, takes place March 31st - April 3rd, 2011 in Vail, Colorado. The Festival will showcase 67 films from around the world. Pass holders will enjoy film screenings, red carpet ceremonies and parties, panel discussions, live music featuring Grammy-winning musicians, the festival's hospitality lounge at The Sebastian Hotel, including open bar for passholders, and the annual awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding work of leaders in the film industry. http://www.vailfilmfest.com
Indie Spirit Film Festival Join the Independent Film Society of Colorado and Colorado College as they host the 4th Annual Indie Spirit Film Festival at 6 theaters on campus April 14-17th, 2011. This international film festival features over 100 films, with an expected 6000 audience, affordable tickets, variety of subjects and genres and great festival atmosphere, conveniently located next to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. www.indiespiritfilmfestival.org | www.ifsoc.org
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Stock Footage Library in Colorado
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 If you are looking for stock footage of stunning natural backdrops look no further. Coloradoan Greg Hensley has shot footage that has been seen on National Geographic TV, PBS, History channel, features, and commercials.
Greg specializes in hard to film subjects, such as grizzlies, eagles, endangered species, weather, avalanches, storms, waves, lightning, calving glaciers, Hawaii lava, sunrises, stars moving in night skies, flowers blooming, cities, traffic, and time lapses of all kinds. All of this to choose from in a myriad of formats, from new 35-mm film to HD 1080p 16/9 and SD 4/3. Greg also offers production services and has several award winning wildlife films that you can order.
See the HD library on line now. Clips are compressed; HD masters are of a much higher quality. http://www.greghensley.com/
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Reorganization of Office of Film, Television and Media
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As part of a reorganization of the Office of Film, Television and Media, we are pleased to announce that Laura Grey has been promoted to Locations and Communities Manager. As part of Laura's increased responsibilities, she will reach out to other state agencies, such as Natural Resources, State Parks, and Local Affairs, to ensure film-friendly practices across state government.
We have also posted a job opening for a new Film, Television and Media Business Development Manager, to market Colorado as a film destination, manage the incentive program, and assist Colorado-based productions in accessing financial support. The position description is on the website.
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  Colorado Office of Film, Television and MediaColorado Creative Industries
Office of Economic Development and International Trade
1625 Broadway Street, 27th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
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