As part of its focus on bringing Hollywood to Boise, BFF will feature two Inner Circle Master Classes focused on insider looks at film producing and screenwriting. Friday, October 11, Mark Ciardi (Secretariat, Million Dollar Arm, Chappaquiddick) will go through all the ins and outs of producing true stories for the big screen and television. From acquiring life rights to the development of the script, production, and delivery, you will learn how to navigate the world of bringing real-life heroes to the screen.
On Saturday, October 12, Anthony Zuiker, creator of the landmark CSI franchise, will guide attendees through the ins and outs of writing successful television. The class will combine a hands-on look at taking an idea to a finished script with a discussion of how best to navigate the business as a writer.
Jury members for the inaugural edition of BFF include Academy Award-nominated producer David Permut, Academy Award-winning actor Octavia Spencer, Emmy Award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, Talent Agent David Boxerbaum, Manager/producer Andrew Wilson, and Boise State Film Professor Ryan Cannon.
The Closing Night Gala and Filmmaker Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 13, will be hosted by former NFL Pro Bowler and America’s Got Talent finalist Jon Dorenbros. All filmmaker award winners, jury, and audience will receive cash prizes and their BFF Award during a ceremony held on closing night.
To purchase passes and tickets, or for more information, visit theboisefilmfest.com.
Miracle
2024 BOISE FILM FESTIVAL Official Selections
OPENING NIGHT GALA SELECTION
Miracle (2004)
Director: Gavin O’Connor
Country: USA; Running Time: 135 minutes
The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad.
Preceded by
ECHL Unfiltered Episode 1: Idaho Steelheads – For the Love of the Game
Director: Tyler Nimmons
Country: USA; Running Time: 30 minutes
The series’ first episode looks at the Idaho Steelheads hockey team, the challenges they face in the new season, and their quest for Kelly Cup glory.
NARRATIVE FEATURES
Audrey
Director: Natalie Bailey
Country: Australia; Running Time: 97 minutes
Forgotten soap star and self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie Lipsick lives the life she never asked for. An acting career derailed due to an untimely pregnancy 18 years earlier, and dreams of stardom were replaced with a suburban performing arts school—a husband, Cormack, whose lust and love for life has gone as limp as his manhood. The youngest daughter, Norah, appears to have no use for her, and, finally, the ungrateful eldest, Audrey, who Ronnie has given the best part of her parenting time to mold into the success she always wanted to be. But when an accident lands Audrey in a coma, Ronnie gets her second chance at the life she wanted by taking on her daughter’s identity.
