We’re excited to bring together Boulder’s vibrant film community for a few events throughout the year. Please share with friends, colleagues, and other companies who could benefit from being involved in the Boulder County Film Commission.
Upcoming Events
Film Commission Happy Hour
March 9 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Dairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
Join us for a casual happy hour at the Dairy Arts Center, co-hosted by The Boulder County Film Commission and Boulder Chamber member Rob Shearer (owner of Lion Knight Films). Come to network and enjoy the cash bar from 5:30 pm-7 pm, and afterward we encourage you to attend the “Classics with Jeffrey Kash” screening of John Huston’s “The Misfits”.
If you plan on attending the film, please buy your tickets in advance. This is a great opportunity to meet with members of the Boulder film community and share our mutual love for film.
Filmmaker Support Group
March 11 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
940 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Receive creative support from local filmmakers during the Filmmaker Support Group. Bring a script, a rough cut, an idea, or any creative problem to discuss.
Office Hours
March 18 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Boulder Chamber
2440 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Looking for contacts and connections? New in town and want to get the lay of the land and local resources? Drop in during the Film Commissioner’s monthly office hours and get your questions answered.
Boulder Creative Expo
May 27 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Boulder JCC
6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO
This is a unique opportunity to show your work to people who could potentially hire you! Because we’re part of the Boulder Chamber, we’re able to engage directly with their 1,250 member businesses to encourage them to attend the Creative Expo and meet you. This is all about building relationships, and it’s one of the main reasons why the Film Commission is part of the Boulder Chamber – so we can bring businesspeople right to you and help you make these vital connections.
There are a limited number of booths, so reserve yours now. Film Commission members get a discounted rate.
Check Out Some Of Our Past Events
Winter Schmoozer
Tuesday, February 24 | 5 – 7:30 pm
NerdWallet Touchdown Club
2150 Stadium Dr, Boulder, CO
Lights, camera… schmooze!
Join us for the premier networking night for Boulder and Boulder County’s creative community! Whether you’re a filmmaker, digital artist, musician, student, or just love and support the arts, this is your chance to connect with filmmakers, artists, and creative professionals from across the region, hear updates about the Sundance Film Festival’s move to Boulder, and enjoy fantastic catering, gear demos, raffle prizes, and our 60-second pop-ups! Although attendance is free, space is limited, so please be sure to pre-register here to reserve your spot!
Film & Video Directing: Vision and Craft
Saturday, February 21 | 9 am – 5 pm
Boulder Chamber
2440 Pearl St, Boulder, Co
Taught by Colorado-based commercial and film director Andrea Nordgren of Heroine Films, in this course you’ll learn to examine and hone your point of view as well as tips and tools that you can incorporate in every stage of directing a project. Breaking in, leveling up, and peeling back the curtain on what is needed to be a commercial director is what this class is all about. We’ll go well beyond the basics of an online course and talk about specific examples and the unspoken realities of this career.
Fall Schmoozer
Tuesday, November 4 | 5 – 7:30 pm
Dickens Opera House
302 Main St., Longmont, CO
Lights, camera… schmooze! Join us at the historic Dickens Opera House in the heart of downtown Longmont for our Fall Schmoozer – meet fellow filmmakers, artists, and creative digital professionals! Hear about job opportunities in the creative industry, and talk to working professionals about what it’s like out there! Although attendance is free, space is limited, so please be sure to pre-register here to reserve your spot!
Producing a Documentary
October 25 | 9 am – 5 pm | $169
Boulder Chamber
2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
Many filmmakers, or even aspiring filmmakers, set out to make a documentary but get frustrated along the way because there turn out to be many moving parts. This one-day class is designed to help you get focused and teach you the steps and best practices you’ll need to make a great documentary without wasting your time and money.
This class will take you through the whole process of creating a documentary from start to finish. Covering what kind of footage you need to get, how to obtain it, and what to do with it once you get it. Learn from a live instructor with years of experience working on award winning documentaries, so plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. All experience levels are welcome.
Adobe Premiere – One Day Hands-On Class
Saturday, August 16 | 9 am – 5 pm | $199
Boulder Chamber
2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
Taking your footage from raw to final cut can be an overwhelming prospect. In this one-day hands-on workshop, award-winning editor Mike Scalisi will take you through an overview of his editing process and teach you step-by-step how to edit using Adobe Premiere. The workflow will be general enough to apply to any sort of video you need to edit, from narrative films to documentaries to social media content.
Producing Reality Television Masterclass
Saturday, July 19 | 12 – 6 pm | $149
Citizen Pictures
2530 Frontier Avenue Boulder, CO
This six-hour Masterclass is taught by a professional Reality Television producer with over 25 years in the genre. Tim McOsker has had a front-row seat in developing and producing a wide range of unscripted programming for top production companies and networks, including serving as Executive Producer of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for over a decade. During this exciting class, Tim will offer tactical and concrete ways to assess current and emerging markets for reality programming, and will dissect the evolving skill sets producers need to thrive both in the field and in the editing bay.
Spring Schmoozer
Thursday, May 22 | 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Boulder Theater
2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO
Lights, Camera… Schmooze! Join fellow filmmakers, digital creatives, and industry insiders for a night of celebration and connection as we toast Sundance coming to Boulder! This is your moment to get inspired, build your network, and tap into the creative energy shaping Boulder’s rising film scene. Space is limited at this free event.
Video Camera and Lighting Two-Day Workshop
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boulder Chamber
2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
This comprehensive two-day, hands-on in-person class will be taught by award-winning filmmaker Lowel Pierce, and is designed to enable participants of all levels to make their videos look – and sound – professional. The workshop is designed for beginners, though the mix of fundamental and advanced techniques will make it valuable for everyone.
Assistant Director (1st AD & 2nd AD) Masterclass
Sunday, April 27 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Homebase Film Rentals
3550 Frontier Ave Suite A2, Boulder, CO
This comprehensive hands-on, in-person class is brought to you by the Boulder County Film Commission; we’re very lucky to have not only lead instructor Denise Strong, but two additional professional DGA ADs – Jeff Lewis and Kevin Jackson, all sharing their years of experience!
Adobe Premiere Video Editing Hands-On Class
Saturday, March 8 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boulder Chamber
2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
Taking your footage from raw to final cut can be an overwhelming prospect. In this one-day hands-on workshop, award-winning editor Mike Scalisi will take you through an overview of his editing process and teach you step-by-step how to edit using Adobe Premiere.
Winter Schmoozer
Thursday January 30 | 5 – 7:30 pm
Black Lab Sports
3550 Frontier Ave., #Ste D, Boulder, CO
Join your fellow filmmakers and others in the creative industry at our next big free event to be held at Black Lab Sports!
Assistant Director (1st AD & 2nd AD) Masterclass – FREE
Sunday, October 7 | 1 – 5 pm
LSP Film Rentals
3550 Frontier Ave, #2A, Boulder, CO 80301
Free
Assistant Director (1st AD and 2nd AD) Masterclass on Sunday October 27th from 1pm to 5pm. Learn how to run a set from longtime Assistant Director Denise Strong!
Professional Film & Video Budgeting – FREE
Sunday, October 5 | 1 – 5 pm
Boulder International Film Festival
1426 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Free
Join us for our Professional Film & Video Budgeting Masterclass on Saturday October 5th from 1pm to 5pm. This new in-person budgeting class will get you up to speed in creating your own film and video budgets, as well as unlocking some of the mysteries of scheduling, and is taught by award-winning filmmaker Meryem Ersoz.
Fall Schmoozer
Tuesday, September 17 | 5 – 7:30 pm
The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games
1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder, CO 80302
Register for our Fall Schmoozer on Tuesday, September 17. Hang out with the Boulder area’s Film & Creative Community for an exciting evening of networking and fun!
Producing Reality TV Masterclass
Saturday, June 15 | 1 – 5 pm
On June 15th, the Boulder County Film Commission presents Reality Check: A Producer’s Crash Course in Reality TV Production, where you’ll learn the ins and outs from Tim McOsker, the former producer of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”. The class is limited to only 20 participants
Advanced P.A. Masterclass
Saturday, March 9 | 9 am – 5 pm
This hands-on workshop is perfect if you’re a current or aspiring PA (Production Assistant) wanting more skills and experience! Since many PAs have never worked with certain kinds of lights or other on-set tools, this day-long class is presented by the Boulder County Film Commission and taught by industry professionals that have honed their skills over years; the class is tailor-made to get you knowledgeable and familiar with essential tools of the trade. Click here for more information and to register!
Winter Schmoozer
Hang out with the Boulder area’s Film & Creative Community for an exciting evening of live music and great networking!
Join the Film Commission on Thursday February 8th at 5pm at Roots Music in Boulder to meet fellow filmmakers and artists, listen to some great live music for film, hear about job opportunities in the creative industry, and hear from working professionals about what it’s like out there! There’ll be plenty of time for networking at this free event, along with an opportunity for you to get on-stage and announce your project or job! Click here for more info and to RSVP!
Fall Schmoozer
The Boulder County Film Commission’s next big event takes place on September 13 at 5pm at the new Niche Event Space in north Boulder – join us to help celebrate the creative industry in Boulder! Time for networking, and featuring keynote speaker Marc Sotkin, the award-winning Producer and Head Writer of The Golden Girls and Laverne & Shirley, who will regale the crowd with some fun behind-the-scenes stories, as well as modern tales of what it takes to be a showrunner! Lots more stuff happening that night – click here for info.
Creative Industry Night
Join the Boulder County Film Commission at eTown on Wednesday May 17th and meet your fellow filmmakers, photographers, and designers! If you’re inspired, get up on stage for 60 seconds to let the crowd know you’re looking for collaborators on a project, or maybe you’re hiring – this is the perfect target audience. We’ll have raffle prizes, drinks and light hors d’oeuvres, lots of opportunities to make some new contacts, and a short presentation by award-winning filmmaker Katrina Miller!
“Intro to PA” Workshop for High School Students
If you’re a high school student interested in filmmaking, check out our exciting “Intro to PA” workshop we’re holding on Saturday March 4th at 11am as part of the Boulder International Film Festival! During this 2-hour workshop, specifically for high school students that are interested in working on film/video sets, we’ll give participants an introduction to the basic skills for working on set as a PA (Production Assistant). The instructor, award-winning filmmaker Tom Parkin, has been working in the film, TV, and video production business since 1994, in roles from Production Assistant all the way up to Director. He’ll be sharing his many years of experience, so high school students can help start their careers with a solid knowledge of the ins and outs of being a successful PA! The cost is only $10; students need to register ahead of time to reserve their seats; scholarships are available.
Boulder County Film Commission Fall Event
Join us for another exciting (and free!) night of schmoozing with film and video professionals. Enjoy food and beverages, raffle prizes, demo gear to play with, and hear from the Colorado Film Commissioner, along with award-winning filmmaker Meryem Ersoz. Admission is free, but you need to RSVP here!
Wednesday, October 26 | 5 – 7:30 pm
5450 Western Ave., Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder County Film Commission Launch Event
Join us for a fun schmoozer at Junkyard Social Club as we celebrate our talented filmmaking community here in Boulder and Boulder County and launch our new website and free directory! We’ll have beverages, light refreshments, live music, and you’ll have a chance to win some cool door prizes! Admission is free, but you need to RSVP.
Wednesday, June 22 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Junkyard Social Club
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