The Boulder International Film Festival (April 8-11) has grown into one of the country’s most celebrated film festivals. Join us for four unforgettable days of world-class films, legendary parties, standing ovations, and one of the most enthusiastic film festival audiences anywhere.
BIFF rolls out the red carpet with complimentary lodging for out-of-state filmmakers, a Red-Carpet VIP Festival Pass, and a filmmaker liaison to ensure an unforgettable festival experience. Filmmakers compete for the Grand Jury Prize and People’s Choice Awards while connecting with industry leaders, distributors, press, and passionate movie lovers.
Set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is quickly becoming one of the world’s leading destinations for film. BIFF’s acclaimed 22-year history, combined with the world’s premier film festival relocating to Boulder in January 2027, cements the city’s status as the true epicenter of the film industry.
Industry Attendance: BIFF hosts major industry leaders, film distributors, and buyers, with past attendees including voting members of the Academy, The Hollywood Reporter, MovieMaker Magazine, DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox, A&E IndieFilms, IFC, Lionsgate, Disney, Searchlight Pictures, and many others.
Celebrated Guests: BIFF is one of the select few festivals where Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter‘s’ celebrated columnist, records his acclaimed Awards Chatter podcast, featuring some of the most fascinating and accomplished names in the industry. Over the decades, BIFF has put the spotlight on extraordinary talent—Laura Linney, Javier Bardem, Jesse Eisenberg, Alec Baldwin, Shirley MacLaine, Jane Lynch, Martin Sheen, William H. Macy, and Oliver Stone among them—plus Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree Congressman John Lewis and music legends David Crosby, Jakob Dylan, and Robbie Robertson.
Submit your film today and experience Boulder for yourself!