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A record number of festival attendees and filmmakers from around the world came out in full force for the 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival. The event concluded on September 19th with Catherine Corona and her film "The Great Mystery" winning both Best Documentary and Audience Choice Award. In the film Corona explores the essence of Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Tribal Spirituality, Christianity and Buddhism through the eyes of a salty old cowboy, a 5th grader, a Tibetan Monk, one of the first woman Rabbis, Muslim teens and many others. Kansas filmmaker, Ty Jones, brought home the Best Feature Award for his psychological thriller "Last Breath", and "Lychee Thieves" about four Hawaiian locals who clash over an abundant lychee tree won Best Short. The festival also honored actor Art Lafleur (Field of Dreams, The Sandlot, Santa Clause 2 and 3), with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to cinema and television. At the awards ceremony, LaFleur took part in a lively Q & A with the festival audience where he shared some of his unique experiences working as an actor in Hollywood.
Showcasing 35 independent films from around the world, the 5th Annual Estes Park Film Festival took place September 17-19 at the Historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park, Colorado. Built in 1913, the Park Theatre is the oldest operating movie theatre west of the Mississippi and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 2005, the Estes Park Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to educate, inspire, and advance a greater appreciation of independent film and the preservation of historic cinematic landmarks.
2010 Estes Park Film Festival Award Winners
Audience Choice Award
The Great Mystery - Catherine Corona
Best Student Film
Storybook Ending - Chuck Westfield
Best Short Narrative Film
Lychee Thieves - Kathleen Man
Best Short Documentary
In Times of War: Stories of Colorado Veterans - Sandra Gabrych
Best Feature Length Documentary
The Great Mystery - Catherine Corona
Best Feature Length Narrative Film
Last Breath - Ty Jones, Aaron Laue & Mandy Bannon
Boulder Digital Arts Awards
Storybook Ending - Chuck Westfield
Being Followed - Cameron Roubique
Breakaway - Clifton Archuleta
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