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Film in Colorado - Brand New Film Resource Website Launched
Have you heard? An exciting new film and video production resource website called Film in Colorado has been officially launched, introducing the most comprehensive, organized and up-to-date Colorado film production website imaginable. It is not only specifically designed to promote our experienced crew, services and talent, but it will also help filmmakers find and attain any film and video resource in Colorado.
Here are some of the new features that are included on the website: - Manually Approved Crew Guide
- Resume Pages with Photos
- Full Talent Guide
- Local Filmmakers Blog
- Password Secure Film Student Production Hub
- Colorado Weather Updates
- Locations Page
- Film Classifieds
- News, Festivals, Jobs, Workshops
Sign up by November 15th and your first listing is only $25. www.filmincolorado.com
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Colorado Film and Video Association Town Hall Meeting
 The Colorado Film and Video Association is partnering with Lighting Services, Inc. to host our first annual Town Hall Meeting. We want to continue the momentum from the State of the State event by opening up questions to our members and community about where CFVA is in its organizational strategy, and what we are working on for the future. Join us afterwards for our schmoozer at a nearby location.
Wednesday, November 16th
6 to 10 pm
LSI (Stage 1)
241 S. Cherokee Street
*Overflow parking available at K-Mart
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The Colorado Film and Video Association is a professional association of film, video, digital media and multimedia professionals. We're also a network of colleagues, classmates, mentors, and students eager to lend varied talents in support of one another. We are here connect industry leaders (current and future), foster creativity, and above all, feed a passion we know lives in the Denver film and video community. Become a member today. www.cfva.com
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On Location: Vagabond Ranch
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Photo by Stefan Hampden
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Vagabond Ranch is located at 9200 feet in the Never Summer Mountains of Colorado. The 108 acre property is surrounded by the Arapahoe National Forest and adjacent to the Never Summer Wilderness. There are two log homes with running water and electricity and a variety of old log buildings with a colorful history, from trappers' and homesteaders' cabins to a summer camp bunkhouse. Up to 40 guests can stay on site.
In the summer, moose, elk, bear, fox, coyote, beaver, and more wildlife frequent the surrounding wetlands and wildflower strewn meadows. There is excellent mountain biking and hiking out the front door or we can drive people to Still Water Pass or Lost Lake trailheads, where less than a mile's walk affords a forested lake or views of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Wilderness, wildlife, mountain biking, hiking, nordic and backcountry skiing can be filmed on property with no need for a Forest Service permit. Winter access is by snow machine and snow fall depth averages 4-6 feet at the ranch and much more in the higher elevations around the ranch. Nordic trails and back country ski slopes are maintained on property. World class back country ski terrain is accessed on foot or by snow machine from the ranch.
Vagabond Ranch offers easy access to some of the most remote wilderness in the state of Colorado. Our dream is to build it into a back country ski and bike destination while honoring and protecting this wild and peaceful treasure. Contact Josh Weinstein, josh@vrhuts.com or 303.242.5338.
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Photo by Lisa Seaman
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Photographs of thousands of Colorado's best locations are searchable on the Office of Film, Television and Media website under Production. You can also upload photos of locations near you by creating an account. We are always building our database and rely on people like you to make it reflective of every area of the state.
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Dewitt Stern - Local Entertainment and Media Insurance Brokers
DeWitt Stern works with producers and risk managers to assure that productions go off without a hitch. Because they have relationships with all major film & media insurers worldwide, they can provide no-gap production insurance for any shooting location.
DeWitt Stern film and TV brokers can:
- Review your scripts, budgets and shooting schedules to help you get your stunts approved and special coverage issued without delay
- Understand your project so you will have the insurance you need, without unnecessary exclusions, and at the best price
- Simplify what can be difficult processes to help you obtain finance documents and certificates for location permits quickly
- Settle your claims promptly and efficiently
Kathryn Hoffman is based right here in Denver and has specialized in entertainment insurance for the past 23 years. She manages a wide range of industry risks including independent films, television, commercial and documentary producers, concert promoters, venues, special events and contingency business (event cancellation & prize indemnity). Kathryn has represented clients on over 50 film and television projects. Contact 818-623-5440 or khoffman@dewittstern.com, www.dewittstern.com.
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Cartoon Concept Design Blog Launched
 Frank Forte, a 20 year veteran of the comic book and animation fields, has created a blog entitled Cartoon Concept Design to showcase the art of cartoons and animation.
"This blog will feature a behind the scenes look at how cartoons are made, says Forte, "and hopefully will help students and other artists to prefect their skills and get and keep jobs. There are many facets of the animation biz and it's difficult to break in."
The Cartoon Concept Design Blog will feature model sheets, character designs, storyboards, background designs, color theory, pencil tests, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, layout, story sketches and more. It will feature studios such as Warner Brothers, UPA, MGM, Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks, Hanna Barbera, Spumco, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Film Roman and many more.
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November Film Festivals
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There are a few great film festivals coming up in November. Check them out below or visit our website under News & Events for a complete list.
Starz Denver FIlm Festival
11/02 - 11/13
Location: Denver
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival
11/04 - 11/06
Location: Colorado Springs
Dedicated to celebrating the drive, spirit and diversity of women.
If you are involved in an upcoming film festival in Colorado, be sure it is listed on our website. You can easily add the information yourself by creating an account.
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