Celebrate the powerful voices of women filmmakers in an inspiring evening featuring the work of Cassie LeFevre, Hannah Tran, and Madison Santamaria.
The showcase includes Checkbox Other, an animated short exploring the complexities of biracial identity, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content from a documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. These works shine a light on deeply personal and historically significant stories often left out of the mainstream.
🍸 6:00 PM – Happy Hour & Networking
Mingle with fellow creatives and film lovers over drinks to start the evening.
🎞️ 7:00–7:30 PM – Film Showcase
Experience powerful short-form storytelling from three rising voices in film.
🎤 7:30–8:30 PM – Talk-Back with Maya Ortega, LeFevre, Tran & Santamaria
Moderated by filmmaker Maya Ortega, this discussion will explore the filmmakers’ creative processes and the challenges—and triumphs—of representing underrepresented narratives on screen.
✨ Don’t miss this evening of thought-provoking film, conversation, and connection.
Catch live music, community events, and unique hotel happenings created to connect guests and locals all year long.
Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.
The Matt Skinner Band is a 4-piece alt-country/ roots-rock band headquartered in the Northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.
Born in 2017 from the solid bedrock of Fort Collins’ thriving Irish scene at Mulligan’s Pub, Once Upon a Tune is a lively, traditional, Celtic trio featuring Janel Vanderwarf, Scott Steidley, and Mary Ellen Watterson.
