Event Schedule
Thursday, April 3
Opening Night Film 7:30pm & 9:45pm
Opening Night Gala 9:30pm Donovan Pavilion
Enjoy Festival Opening Night Cocktails sponsored by Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar at the Donovan Pavilion.
Friday, April 4
Festival Music Café 2-4pm
Filmmaker Reception 4-5:30pm Larkspur
Mingle with filmmakers, musicians and festival patrons at Larkspur restaurant in Golden Peak at the base of Vail mountain. In a place known for excellence, Larkspur meets and exceeds all expectations.
Performances by Kaivalya Hoop Dancers
Sponsored by Lufthansa, BMI, and the Colorado Film Commission
Saturday, April 5
First Tracks Skiing 7am Best Life Lodge
Filmmakers and passholders are all invited to hit the slopes before the mountain opens to the public. Ski the pristine snow before anyone else.
Presented by Victorinox Swiss Army
Festival Panel Discussion with attending Filmmakers 10am - 11:30am Best Life Lodge
Festival Music Café 11:30 – 1:30pm
Pixar Presentation presented by Esurance
Ratatouille: Acting and Performance in Animation 1:30pm - 2:30pm Vail Mountain School
In a very special multi-media presentation, Pixar supervising animator Dylan Brown will use behind-the-scenes material and the lovable characters from the hit film Ratatouille (winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature) to illustrate the role of acting and performance in animation. Phil Robinson, co-founder of W!LDBRAIN and director of the Esurance spots, will give an introductory presentation to Pixar's Dylan Brown.
Closing Night Film 7:30pm & 9:45pm
Festival Closing Gala 9:45pm Eagle’s Nest Marketplace
The festival culminates at Saturday Night’s VIP Gala at Eagle’s Nest Marketplace. The 11,000 feet-high venue is accessed by gondola from Lionshead and boasts incredible views of Vail’s majestic mountain range. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers at one of Colorado’s most unique venues. Cocktail attire.
Performances by Natalie Walker
Sunday, April 6
Festival Closing Brunch 9:30-11am Larkspur
Cap off your festival experience at Larkspur at the base of Golden Peak for the festival closing brunch, a private gathering of festival passholders, festival VIPs and filmmakers.
Closing Brunch Sponsored by The Suridis Family