Governor Hickenlooper Signs Film Incentives Bill

 

On Friday, May 18th Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law HB-1286, the "Film Production Activities in Colorado" bill. The milestone event took place at High Noon Entertainment with over 100 people attending to show their support.

 

The incentive bill features a 20% rebate on qualified local expenditures for film, television, commercials, games and other forms of content creation, as well as a loan guarantee program for films. A 50% local hire requirement is also in place. The minimum spend requirements will be $1 million for out of state productions and $100,000 for productions originating in Colorado.

   

Comic Con is coming to Denver June 15-17 and The Office of Film, TV and Media will be hosting a video game developers panel the morning of June 17 at 10 a.m. The panelists will include Bryan Mashinter Head of Production at Backflip Studios, Brian Robbins President at Riptide Games, Peter Walters the former Animation Director at Idol Minds and moderator Micki Hackenberger of Axiom Strategies. The panel will explore how game creators develop story and characters in their games. Mark your calendars! www.denvercomiccon.com  

 

On Location: Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch     

 

Spruce Mountain is a film friendly guest ranch that spans over 1,000 acres. Spruce Mountain welcomes productions and has a lot to offer, including limited regulations on the use of the property. There is heavy equipment, water trucks, and tractors to rent. Spruce Mountain will also construct the area per your specifications for your production. More information here.  

 

  

 A statewide guide to Colorado's film, TV and commercial shoot locations.  

 

From Rocky Mountain peaks to wide-open plains, we're helping you discover North America's most dynamic, fresh, and opportunity-rich production destination.

 

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Upcoming Film Festivals  

    

Breckenridge Festival of Film
6/7/2012 - 6/10/2012
Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
 

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

 

 

The Film Festival of Colorado   

6/28/2012 - 7/1/2012

Location: Denver, Colorado

The Film Festival of Colorado's mission is to provide an inclusive film event that features the world-class talents of the Colorado film industry while acknowledging good filmmaking wherever it originates. It also encourages and recognizes emerging young filmmakers. 

thefilmfestivalofcolorado.org

To see a full list of upcoming film festivals, and the ability to add your own to our website, click here.