{"id":114134,"date":"2015-03-05T20:39:31","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T03:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/durango-film-offers-freebies-wednesday\/"},"modified":"2015-03-05T20:39:31","modified_gmt":"2015-03-06T03:39:31","slug":"durango-film-offers-freebies-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/durango-film-offers-freebies-wednesday\/","title":{"rendered":"Durango Film offers freebies Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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SHAUN STANLEY\/Durango Herald<br><br>Nate Balding, projectionist for the Durango Film Festival, tests equ<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Not much in life is free, but Wednesday\u2019s opening of Durango Film offers that rare opportunity.<\/p>\n

With free shows at 6:30, 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Gaslight Theatre, the annual festival kicks off its five-day extravaganza. In its 10th season, Durango Film will offer 91 different films at three venues Wednesday through Sunday.<\/p>\n

Contacted Wednesday morning in the middle of a staff meeting, Executive Director Joanie Fraughton pointed out that Durango Film had actually already begun. The staff went Tuesday to Ignacio and Wednesday morning to Animas High School to present \u201cThe Reel Learning,\u201d a program of films picked out specifically for the students.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been going for a couple days now,\u201d Fraughton said.<\/p>\n

For those curious what movies were selected for the students, \u201cThe Reel Learning\u201d will be screened for the public at 9 a.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n

Yes, there are films. But don\u2019t forget the extra attractions that for film aficionados make this more than just a filmgoing event. For example, you can attend a \u201cMeet the Filmmakers Party\u201d from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the Irish Embassy. Or you can go to panels and workshops at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Henry Strater Theatre.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have some really great panels this year,\u201d Fraughton said.<\/p>\n

Much of the hard work is done \u2013 for example, whittling the 300-400 submitted films down to the 91 that will be shown \u2013 and Durango Film\u2019s brass is anxious to get underway.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeems to be going well,\u201d Fraughton said. \u201cWe\u2019re excited for this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

johnp@durangoherald.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you go<\/h4>\n

The films: Of the 300-400 films that filmmakers submitted, 91 made it into this year\u2019s festival. Durango Film Executive Director Joanie Fraughton is most excited about the \u201cawesome\u201d shorts, including the Academy Award-nominated \u201cThe Damkeeper,\u201d on the family program. A few other films on her \u201cmust-see\u201d list include the feature-length animated adult film \u201cCheatin\u201d by filmmaker Bill Plympton and the \u201cvery timely\u201d feature documentary film \u201cAmina Profile\u201d that just premiered at Sundance, exploring the topic, \u201cHow do you trust someone you meet on the internet?\u201d Check out the whole lineup of films at http:\/\/durangofilm.org\/wp\/2015-films\/
\n The filmmakers: More than 30 filmmakers are expected to attend this year\u2019s festival. Pass-holders get to schmooze with them at the Meet the Filmmakers Party from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the Irish Embassy Pub Ambassador\u2019s Lounge, 900 Main Ave.
\n Free movie night: 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Gaslight Theatre. This is the fifth year in a row that Durango Film has been offering free flicks for the community on the Wednesday night of festival week. Free (of course) and open to the public.
\n Craft beer and culinary crawl: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Sample craft beers from Durango breweries paired with appetizers from talented local chefs. Pairings will take place at five locations. Start wherever you like and crawl to all locations within the allotted time. For any festival pass-holders. Must be 21 or older.
\n Panels and workshops: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. This year\u2019s offerings include a filmmaker\u2019s panel featuring speakers from FX Networks and the vice president of programming for CBS; a casting panel with talent agents who will dish on how to be successful in auditions; a student panel with student filmmakers from the Sante Fe University of Art and Design; and a screenwriters panel with Emmy-nominated writer Rich Henrich leading a discussion on writer\u2019s block. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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