welcome welcome
Greetings: Greetings:
Dear Festival Guest:
Welcome:
On behalf of the City and County of Denver, I’m pleased to On behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, it is my
It is a pleasure to welcome you again to the Starz Denver Film
I am honored to welcome you to the 32nd Starz Denver
welcome you to the Mile High City and the 32nd Starz Denver pleasure to welcome you to the Starz Denver Film Festival.
Festival, the 32nd for the Denver Film Society and the 12th
Film Festival. As the organization behind one of the longest
Film Festival, one of our most anticipated annual cultural The 2009 Starz Denver Film Festival is celebrating in its 32nd
since Starz became a financial supporter.
running and most respected film festivals in the nation, the
events and a highlight of Denver Arts Week. anniversary and will host more than 100 film artists from
As often happens during economic downturns, the movie
Denver Film Society invites directors, actors, and producers
We are delighted that the Opening Night, Big Night, Saturday-
around the world.
business boomed in 2009. In the first half of the year,
from around the globe each year to exhibit their work and
at-the-Movies, and Closing Night presentations will unfold Colorado has had a rich heritage in film since the 1800s – and
admissions to movie theaters were up 5.7 percent from the
to immerse themselves in our community. It is the alacrity
at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House – or, as it is affectionately the Starz Denver Film Festival is an important part of that
same period of 2008.
of longtime DFS supporter and Executive Director Tom
known locally, the Ellie. And we are particularly proud that the history. This year, the opening night film is produced by
Botelho, Festival Director Britta Erickson, Artistic Director Brit
much-buzzed-about Opening Night film, Precious: Based on Coloradoans Sarah Siegel Magness and Gary Magness. We
A similar anomaly has prevailed with respect to this year’s film
Withey, and DFS founder Ron Henderson that this immense
the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, boasts local roots, having been are also proud of the 16 other movies produced or filmed in
festival. Despite the challenges of a difficult economy, the
undertaking is so successful. Their passion for film, coupled
produced by Denver’s own Sarah Siegel Magness and Gary Colorado that will be shown this year.
Denver Film Society has assembled a superb array of motion
with Denver’s hospitality, makes the Starz Denver Film Festival
Magness.
pictures, starting with the Opening Night film Precious: Based
In 32 years, the festival has screened close to 4,000 films for
a must for all serious filmmakers during their careers.
on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire – which was produced by
It is an incredible honor to present the 2009 Mayor’s Career Denver audiences – many of which may never have otherwise
Colorado’s own Sarah Siegel Magness and Gary Magness –
Although the Starz Denver Film Festival is the ultimate
Achievement Award to Ed Harris, an esteemed actor, director, played in Colorado. This year’s event will attract more than
and continuing with Big Night’s The Last Station from Sony
symbol of the DFS’s vision for cultivating community and
writer, and producer. While his accomplishments are too many 40,000 moviegoers to downtown Denver. This is an incredible
Pictures Classics. Once again our city will welcome some of
transforming lives through film, it is only one of many
to list, some of his seminal works include Appaloosa (2008), opportunity to enjoy worldwide culture through the art of
the biggest names in the business, including the outstanding
initiatives. Specifically, DFS presents two other annual
The Hours (2002), Pollock (2000), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), film.
actor Ed Harris and the gifted director Michael Hoffman.
marquee events, Party with Oscar® and Film on the
and Apollo 13 (1995). Ed Harris’s illustrious career encompasses
It is with great pride that I announce my new Office of Film,
Rocks, which just celebrated its 10th year by exhibiting an
over 50 films that have enriched the lives of diverse audiences –
Our own involvement in the festival continues to deepen.
Television & Media, sponsors of the Opening Night film and
unprecedented 11 films and garnering a record-shattering
and garnered him four Oscar nominations.
Attendees at this year’s festival will have the chance to see
an integral part of Colorado’s future. We are also proud
63,000-plus attendees. In addition, through our partnership
Starz Animation’s award-winning short Enter the Sandbox.
The Starz Denver Film Festival presents an opportunity for to host the WOMEN + FILM reception at the Governor’s
with Starz and University of Colorado – Denver’s College
In addition, Adam Scott, star of our hit comedy Party Down,
us to showcase our city as we welcome members of the film Residence.
of Arts & Media, DFS has a year-round home at the Starz
will attend the festival with two new films: The Vicious Kind
industry from around the world. Thus, we are especially
FilmCenter to showcase programs that would not otherwise
Welcome once again to this wonderful festival, and enjoy and Passenger Side. Starz continues to move more deeply
pleased that three documentaries that were shot on location
be seen in the region. These include films by professional and
your stay in Colorado! into the business of producing motion pictures and television
in Denver during the historic 2008 Denver Democratic National
student Colorado-based filmmakers; partnered, mini–film
programs. Our Overture Films release Sunshine Cleaning was
Convention are screening in this year’s festival. Additionally,
Sincerely,
festivals focusing on diverse communities; spotlights on topics
the indie film standout of the spring. Law Abiding Citizen
over a dozen other films were locally produced. We look
such as architecture and dance; and monthly film programs
proved a box office hit last month, and we are excited by the
forward to hosting future projects on location.
BILL RITTER, JR.
like WOMEN + FILM and DocNight, as well as ongoing film
Colorado Governor
buzz for Men Who Stare at Goats, in theaters this month. Our
programs for African-American, Asian-American, and youth
We are grateful to the Denver Film Society, Starz, the Scientific array of original series on the Starz channels will be enhanced
audiences. We are all very fortunate to have one of the few
and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and all the festival’s next January with the premiere of the new action adventure
film societies anywhere that provides such cinematic depth
volunteers and donors for making this year’s event possible. series from Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, Spartacus: Blood and
and breadth.
We wish the Denver Film Society continued success. Sand.
Finally, on behalf of the entire board and the DFS staff, I
Sincerely, As we gain more experience in the production world, our
would like to especially thank our corporate partners, festival
appreciation grows for the talented men and women who
sponsors, individual patrons, and members for their generous
JOHN W. HICKENLOOPER take such creative and financial risks to produce the wealth of
and fervent support of the DFS. When we needed you most,
Mayor, City and County of Denver programming such as you will see at this year’s Starz Denver
you were there! And through your continued support, DFS
Film Festival. Enjoy it.
will remain a unique part of the Denver and film communities
All the best,
for many years to come.
On with the show,
ROBERT B. CLASEN
Chairman/CEO
DAVID S. CHARMATZ
Starz, LLC
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