It's a good idea to take a clinic or two to get the technique down before heading out into the backcountry.

Typically, lots of the local filmmakers come. (Eight of the films were made in Colorado; the bulk of those show Saturday.) Out of state, we may get 10 people who show up.

In past years, we've had a lot of comedy. Honestly, I think this is some of the best stuff we've seen across the board. Partly, it's because we're starting to be well known around the world's film schools.

Really, what we're trying to do is show short films that haven't had any exposure from directors who are doing promising work.

Finally, fighting for gay rights, speaking out in various places and making friends, men and women, was great.

Men are actually the weaker sex.