The Dam Short Film Festival will celebrate it's 7th anniversary this February 9-12 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder City, NV.
“Our 7th year features a record numbers of short films programs,” said Lee Lanier, executive director of the Dam Short Film Society. The festival takes place in downtown Boulder City over four days. Categories include Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror, Documentary, Animation, Student, and Nevada Filmmaker. The short films are grouped into 24 different programs. There are 133 different films this year.
Since the festival occurs just before Valentine’s Day, a “Modern Romance” program is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th at 4:30 pm. The first 20 ticket-holding couples to arrive will receive a free box of valentine’s chocolates.
Additionally, the festival will feature a world premiere screening of “Blood Roulette” on Friday, February 11th at 8:00 pm. “Blood Roulette” is a sci-fi/horror short packed with high-end special effects. Lee Lanier directed the film and will donate ticket proceeds to the festival. Stars Jenny Savage and Steve Benetier will be present for a Q&A.
Local filmmakers are highlighted by two other programs. The “Nevada Filmmakers” showcase will occur Friday, February 11th at 9:00 pm and will screen films from up-and-coming Las Vegas filmmakers. The “Best of Ai” Showcase will take place Thursday, February 10th at 7:00 pm and will show off the student and faculty work from the Art Institute of Las Vegas and Art Institutes system of schools. The Art Institute of Las Vegas actively encourages local filmmaking by serving a festival Showcase Sponsor for the past seven years.
All screenings will occur at the Boulder Theatre -- the 400-seat Boulder Theatre was once Boulder City's movie house. The historic structure has recently been restored and serves as the home of the Boulder City Ballet Company.
The Dam Short Film Festival was created by the Dam Short Film Society, a non-profit Nevada corporation founded by Lee and Anita Lanier. The Society is composed of a board of directors, and is currently a non-membership organization.