Non-Profit
About Blue Skies Society
Mission Statement
Blue Skies Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding independent films and events that inspire, educate, and connect people to each other and our planet.
We are committed to supporting filmmakers who share our vision of creating purposeful and impactful narratives.
Blue Skies Society is a
501(c)(3) Tax Exempt non-profit organization.
Initiatives
1. Film Fundraising
To financially support independent film projects that tell impactful stories about our people and planet.
2. Events
To financially support community-based events seeking to bring people together for education, entertainment, and creativity.
"Blue Skies"
"Blue Skies" is inspired by my brother Tony Weber who passed away doing what he loved. He was a skydiver, a larger than life figure, and and unstoppable force of life and passion.
In Skydiving terminology, "Blue Skies" means it’s a good day to jump. The future is bright, optimistic, and life is ready for you to go get it!
Tony passed away skydiving at the age of 22. He was just months away from graduating college with a degree in Radio/TV from Southern Illinois University.
I was 10 years younger.
Since then, I have picked up the passion of filmmaking. I hope to share other people’s stories, passion for living, and desire to leave this place better than they found it.
I hope Tony’s memory lives on in part through this non-profit.
-Chad Weber, Founder
Our Team
Founder: Chad Weber
Chad Weber is an independent documentary filmmaker based in Colorado. He is the founder of Free Range Films.
Chad has been working in film for 15 years. He has created several award winning documentary films. His work often focuses on agricultural and environmental stories as well as stories of the human spirit.
Board Member: Steve Vanderhedie
Steve Vanderheide is a producer and filmmaker living in the greater Denver area. He is passionate about people and learning about their many different walks of life, both through film and by sitting at the airport pretending not to stare
Board Member: Beau Commanday
Beau Commanday serves as an Associate Creative Director at a marketing agency and also freelances as a designer and photographer. With a deep passion for nature and the arts, he loves exploring trails and spending quality time with his dog, Sadie.
Board Member: Nathan Venzara
Nathan Venzara is the executive producer at Longmont Public Media. He is a experienced photographer and videographer with a passion for serving his community and connecting with other people through creativity.
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