The cool breeze blowing through Telluride on Friday was not the wind rushing off Colorado’s San Juan mountain range – it was Hollywood’s collective sigh of relief that the most un-fussy film festival of the year was finally underway.

Unlike the sweaty tuxedos of Cannes and Venice or the snow-caked boots of Sundance, Telluride’s annual film festival is beloved and protected for its hardcore, laid-back vibe. Movie stars wander the streets with no fear of paparazzi. Customers at the shoebox-sized Sunshine Pharmacy, smack in the middle of town, weigh the pros and cons of filming in Hungary. A-listers wait in line. Seriously.

Each year, Telluride kicks off with a brunch for its patrons – industry and normal folk who shell out nearly $5,000 for a badge which gives them access to the annual fil

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