Episode #28
Colorado FIlms: ThePodcast! with Dave Chavez force behind the Kickass Film Fest Maxxed Out Films!
On this episode of Colorado Films: The Podcast! Dave Chavez, Colorado filmmaker, producer, and driving force behind @kickassfilmfest and @Maxxedoutfilms, and I grabbed some tacos and a drink @mestizobrewcantina and had a great conversation.From creating films and festival promos to building a stronger filmmaking community across Colorado, Dave shares his journey and why he believes filmmakers need to break down the silos between different parts of the state and work together. Check out KickAsses social media as they are hosting meetups up and down the Front Range starting soon!!We also talk about the growth of Kickass Film Festival, creating ambitious productions in just 72 hours, supporting young filmmakers, and his plans to step back from producing the festival promos and focus more on his own filmmaking.**The conversation explores:**• The origins and growth of @kickassfilmfest• Creating ambitious films in just 72 hours• Dave’s creative approach to Kickass festival promos• Building connections between Colorado filmmakers• Supporting young filmmakers and film education• The importance of networking and collaboration• Dave’s transition back to his own filmmaking projects• His plans for a new short film with his co-producer Britney• The future of Kickass Film Festival and filmmaker-created promos• What Sundance’s arrival could mean for Colorado• The challenges and opportunities facing Colorado’s film industry• Why filmmakers need to take chances, embrace failure, and keep creating• Dave’s advice to the next generation of filmmakersWatch the full interview:https://coloradofilms.comIf you want to make a movie, grab a camera and start shooting. As Dave says, "you don’t grow unless you take the chance."#ColoradoFilms #ColoradoFilm #ColoradoFilmmaker #ColoradoFilmIndustry #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #FilmPodcast #FilmInterview #KickassFilmFest #KickassFilmFestival #MaxedOutFilms #ColoradoFilmmakers #ColoradoFilmCommunity #Filmmaking #FilmFestival #MadeInColorado #SupportIndieFilm #EmergingFilmmakers #FilmCommunity #ColoradoCreative #Sundance #SupportLocalFilmmakers
