After Dark
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday Night After Dark
Our hottest ticket, with two exclusive screening options. Enjoy live music, complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar in Cornerstone Arts Center as early as 6:30pm before you enjoy one of two film selections. After Dark is a great way to introduce your friends to the Film Festival.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN SATURDAY NIGHT ADVENTURE WITH
A FABULOUS FEATURE OR STUNNING SHORTS:
It's Dorothy!
Directed by Jeffrey McHale
Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road 125 years ago in L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, she’s become a celebrity, a brand, and a beacon for marginalized voices across our culture. IT’S DOROTHY brings to life her timeless adventures in Oz through the human experiences of a new generation of star performers, infused with the spirit and influence of Judy Garland and more. With a chorus of cultural icons, unforgettable music, and a magical remix of archival and cinematic art, this film centers the perspectives of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ voices. Exploring the meaning and evolution of a cherished character through the eras, we celebrate Dorothy as an enduring symbol of hope and a touchstone in our universal quest to fly over the rainbow and find home again.
Girl Climber
Directed by Jon Glassberg
Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan. Caught between the pursuit of personal ambition and the ticking biological clock of life, a near-fatal fall forces Emily to reckon with what she’s willing to risk. Equal parts gripping survival story and intimate portrait, Girl Climber isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about breaking barriers. Amongst Yosemite’s legendary boy’s club, Emily isn’t just proving she is the best *Girl Climber– she’s proving she is one of the best. Period.
After Dark
Ticket
$25
INCLUDED:
- Exclusive Screening: Your choice between two different film screenings
- Pre-Party in the mainspace
The perfect after-dinner activity for a Saturday night out! Film programs begin at 8pm.
Friday + Saturday
After Party
Keep the conversation going! Connect with filmmakers + filmgoers after the films on Friday + Saturday night.
Friday
Shuga’s Restaurant and Bar, 702 S. Cascade Ave, 80903
Kick off the weekend right! Grab a cocktail, share some bites, and swap stories with filmmakers and fellow film buffs – the perfect toast to day one!
Saturday
Icons, 16 E. Kiowa St., 80903
Wrap up your festival day in style! Sip on a signature cocktail, snack on tasty bar bites, and swap stories with filmmakers and fellow film lovers. It’s the ultimate post-screening hangout!
