Thursday, February 22, 2018
$60 / Free for Passholders
5:30pm – 7:15pm pre-film festivities (details below)
7:30pm – Boulder Theater doors open
8:00pm – BIFF introduction and screening of Borg vs. McEnroe
Two great parties and BIFF's opening night film!
Opening remarks: Jim Packer, President, Worldwide Television and Digital Distribution Lionsgate Sure, it’s fun to make a film, but what do you do with it when you’re done? A look at the other end of filmmaking – distribution. What is it, how can you get in, and the changing landscape of distribution for Lionsgate and the movie business as a whole.
BORG VS. MCENROE
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Feature Narrative, 100 minutes
Colorado Premiere
Director: Janus Metz
Cast:
Shia LaBeouf
Sverrir Gudnason
Stellan Skarsgård
US Distributor: Neon
Starring Shia LaBeouf as John McEnroe and Sverrir Gudnason as Bjorn Borg.
BORG VS. MCENROE tells the true story of the epic rivalry between Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg and his greatest adversary, the brash American John McEnroe. At the 1980 Wimbledon Championships, both men bring their immense talents — and inner demons — to the court as they finally face off in one of the most suspenseful events in tennis history. As the fierce matchup between these legends in tennis is finally settled on the court, BORG VS. MCENROE recounts the thrilling game that had the world at the edge of its seat.
Executive Producer: Tim King
Producers:
Jon Nohrstedt
Fredrik Wikström Nicastro
Production Company: SF Studios
Two Pre-Film Parties
The Opening Night Red Carpet Gala grants you access to two pre-film parties
at the Hotel Boulderado and Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery and Events Center.
Hotel Boulderado Ballroom Party
2115 13th St.
The French Quarter Brasserie will serve:
Jambalaya, Chicken Sausage Gumbo,
Vegan Red Beans and Rice, Hushpuppies and King Cake
Wines by Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Local Beer by Boulder Beer
Music by After Midnight trio
Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery Party
1301 Spruce St.