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2017 Year in Review

NOV 10-12

“ It was one of the best festival experiences
I have had in 3 decades of festivals! The
engagement of audiences and filmmakers
and filmmakers with each other was rich.
— Catherine Ryan, Filmmaker

“ This was certainly one of the best
festivals I have attended and I have been
to hundreds. Good size, great quality
filmmakers and audience, great support
from staff and board. only wish I had time
to see more films!
— Linda Hattendorf, Filmmaker

“ I hate to disappoint, but I think you are
a model festival. From the passion of
the programmers to the excitement and
openness of the audiences, it’s just a
wonderful local event. It’s the kind of
festival that you attend and where you
find community no matter where you
are. That’s not only special, but unusual.
Wonderful job and THANK YOU.
— Beth Levinson, Filmmaker

These and more films will be available in 2017 in the Madelyn Osur Film
Library, more details at RMWFILMINSTITUTE.ORG/LIBRARY.

FUN WITH NUMBERS

3 5 60 68 2500+Days Attendees
Venues Films Screenings

FILM PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

23 Record number of
attending filmmakers
features 16 9 & special guests
Filmmakers Student
Filmmakers

15 8 4 250Film-
maker
shorts student Panels Attendees
films
14
90 27
best of
the fest Community Corps
Volunteers Volunteers

14

Board
Volunteers

4.66/5 “ This is a wonderful film festival
Overall Rating of the weekend - full of poignant,
Festival Weekend heartfelt and important films! I
have been attending the festival
for over twenty years and am
always so grateful for its existence.
The RMWFF organizers are equally
wonderful! — Festival Attendee

“ This was my first year attending and I will definitely be back
next year. Such a great event. Wonderful films, great location,
well organized, and amazing staff. — Festival Attendee

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WE NURTURE WOMEN FILMMAKERS

JUNE 20-23

“ “Being an independent filmmaker can
be lonely -- and the challenges we face
are huge. The RMWFI retreat gave us
the time to step out of our normal lives,
share what we know, and laugh a lot.
Having the opportunity to exchange
stories and advice in a breathtakingly
beautiful setting was an enormous gift
for which I am incredibly grateful!”
— Laurie Kahn, Filmmaker

RMWFI ANNUAL EVENTS

APRIL 15

9 475Films Attendees

AUG 19

130 300Riders Attendees

RMWFI IN THE COMMUNITY

YmOosUtTuHndOeUr-TseRrEveAdCHsepgrmoegnratsmotfaorguer tcsoomnme uonfitthye 177 Students
— at-risk youth. Partnering with local alternative 11 Schools
schools and three youth facilities, approximately ten 10 Filmmakers
films are screened at each location the week before
the Festival. Students complete projects in response
to one of the films (a drawing or painting, a poem
or other form of creative writing or additional
research on an issue raised) and then attend a panel
discussion with the guest filmmakers. This program
creates an opportunity for these students to
experience the art and power of documentary film in
a meaningful and interactive context.

“The highlight of the RMWFF weekend for me was the Youth Outreach
Program. I wasn’t prepared for the depth of thought, emotion, and
expression that the teens offered during the interactive session in the
high school auditorium. This program is the jewel of the festival, in
my opinion.” — Robin Truesdale, Filmmaker

“ One of the most powerful experiences I’ve had touring with the film
for a year. I wish every festival could do this.”
— Serena Dykman, Filmmaker

WE BRING FILM TO OUR COMMUNITY

FILM 1100+Attendees
22 Screenings
IN THE COMMUNITY 45 Films

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around the Pikes Peak

region and in our new office
screening space — free of
charge — in collaboration
with community partners.

Check for Film in the Community upcoming events at our website:
RMWFILMINSTITUTE.ORG/EVENTS/UPCOMING.

We movedThe Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute is moved to
new offices at the Lincoln Center. Our new space allow us
to screen films, host community events,
and much more.
2727 N CASCADE AVE., SUITE 140
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO  80907
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