Lakedance Film Festival has gone through some changes since its beginnings four years ago. Its founder, Trevor Greenfield, wanted to bring a world-class event to small-town Sandpoint, Idaho. In the first year, there was no major sponsor, and the event was in the red. For the previous two years, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort sponsored the film fest, and last year they went into the black, making a small profit for the first time.
Schweitzer declined to be the backer this year, and Laser Image stepped in. Good timing too, because Lakedance was named to the Top 100 Film Festivals this year.
Three years ago I started the Cedar Street Bridge art show called the Sandpoint Art Break as a two-day event that was put on in support of Lakedance. I have also catered the special events during the fest since its inception, continuing this year through my affiliation with Dish Home Cooking.
The first night, last Saturday on Halloween night, the turnout was so-so, but the following Tuesday the crowd was among the largest ever for the Panida Theater.
I ran the concession stand, Evan's Brothers Coffee Roasters served awesome espressos, and a great time was had by all.
I will blog again later in the week to give you an update, but so far, a nice beginning to our very own Lakedance Film Festival.
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