Can Colorado become one of America's top filmmaking destinations?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Colorado Film Commissioner Lauren Grimshaw Sloan to discuss the future of filmmaking in Colorado, the state's film incentive program, Sundance's move to Boulder, and what it will take to create more jobs, attract major productions, and grow Colorado's film economy.

Lauren shares insights from her experience in independent film, production, SeriesFest, and the Colorado Film Office while outlining her vision for strengthening Colorado's film infrastructure and supporting local filmmakers.

Whether you're a filmmaker, producer, crew member, student, actor, or simply passionate about Colorado's creative economy, this conversation offers valuable insight into where the industry is headed.

🎬 Lauren's journey to becoming Colorado Film Commissioner

🎬 Colorado's film tax incentive explained

🎬 How productions qualify for the incentive

🎬 Why Colorado loses productions to neighboring states

🎬 Building a stronger film industry and creating jobs

🎬 Supporting independent filmmakers and film festivals

🎬 Sundance's move to Boulder and what it means for Colorado

🎬 Growing Colorado's film infrastructure

🎬 Why filmmakers should connect with their state legislators

🎬 Lauren's vision for the next five years of Colorado filmmaking

Lauren also encourages Colorado filmmakers, crew members, production companies, and supporters to contact their state legislators and explain why a stronger film program matters to them, emphasizing that constituent voices can directly influence future policy discussions.

Learn more about the Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media:⁠https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-office-of-film-television-media⁠

🎬 Want to help growColorado's film industry?If you believe Colorado should attract more film and television productions,take a few minutes to contact your state Senator and Representative. Share howa stronger film incentive would impact you, your business, your career, or yourcommunity.

Find your Colorado legislators here:⁠https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator⁠

Your voice matters. Legislators often hear fromorganizations—but hearing directly from Colorado filmmakers, crew members, actors, business owners, students, and film fans can help demonstrate the real economic and creative impact of investing in Colorado's film industry.

Set Talks is Colorado's film industry podcast featuringconversations with filmmakers, producers, actors, crew members, film commissioners, and industry leaders working to grow Colorado's film and television community.

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00:00 Introduction

02:06 Lauren Grimshaw Sloan Film Career

04:10 Colorado Film Commissioner

06:03 Working with Colorado Creative Industries

07:01 Colorado Film Community

09:16 Local Independent Filmmakers

11:32 Colorado Film Festivals

13:42 Colorado Film Tax Incentive

16:13 How can we improve Colorado Tax Incentive?

19:56 Sundance Film Festival Impact

23:54 How can the film community help?

25:17 The Future of Colorado Film