TICKETS July 13 A transient young man breaks into empty homes to partake of the vacationing residents' lives for a few days. (Kim Ki-duk, 2004, South Korea, 1:28, R) Landscape and Architecture in Cinema: An International Perspective This six-part series, presented by Dr. Suranjan Ganguly, is an investigation of the ways in which landscape […]
TICKETS July 15-17 Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down. (Peter Cattaneo, […]
TICKETS July 15-17* Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, and Andrey Stefanov choose to stay behind, armed with their art, […]
TICKETS 2025 ALL ACCESS PASS Thursday, July 17 at 5:30PM to 9:00PM Reception at Hilton Garden Inn Boulder on Canyon. Outdoor Courtyard Heavy Appetizers & Libations (cocktails, wine, beer, or soft drink) Live Music by The Atom Collective, a jazz band making people happy on Colorado’s front range since 2019. Kyle Banker at Piano, Tobin […]
TICKETS Film at 7:30PM at Dairy Arts Center: Gordon Gamm Theater is SOLD-OUT. Tickets are available for at 1 PM on Saturday, July 19th in the Boedecker. THE LOST WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE A captivating film from Yellowstone National Park, where a group of biologists led by a charismatic woman set out to bring back the […]
TICKETS WHEN WE CYCLE In the film WHEN WE CYCLE, we will look into the great unknown. What are the different developments in society and what might be the role of the bike in these possible futures? Does the fast efficient cyclist get priority or are other scenarios conceivable? And how will that effect the […]
TICKETS Watch the trailer > discussion with Dir. Brendan Hall via Zoom “Our national parks are places of discovery about nature, history, our nation and ourselves. Out There: A National Parks Story beautifully captures and shares the emotions friends, family and visitors feel watching a Grand Canyon sunset, a walk amongst the Redwood giants, or […]
TICKETS HER SHARK STORY Watch the trailer> Produced over the course of four years, this inspiring feature-length documentary takes us to one of the most unique places in the world - the enigmatic Galapagos Islands, for a journey of self-discovery, adventure, and redemption. Through their shared passion for finding and studying the biggest shark in […]
TICKETS Producer Dr. Len Necefer will join us afterwards for a discussion The American Southwest is a thrilling wildlife movie that chronicles life and death along the Colorado River...and advocates for its return. The feature-length film follows the Colorado River from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, through lush forests and iconic canyons, and down […]
TICKETS THE LOST WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE A captivating film from Yellowstone National Park, where a group of biologists led by a charismatic woman set out to bring back the wolves - a project that changed their own lives forever. The wolf holds a special place in the animal kingdom. The proud and feared predator is […]
TICKETS Finalists of short films Program curated from over 100 submissions to the festival in 2025 - An eclectic mix of environmental Advocacy, Wildlife conservation, and artistic expressions of nature and what it all means to us. LIST OF SHORT FILMS SELECTED WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY JULY 1st.
TICKETS Watch the Trailer > In the suburbs of Denver, the U.S. secretly manufactured thousands of atomic weapons, leaving behind a toxic legacy that will persist for generations. The Rocky Flats plant produced a staggering 70,000 atomic bombs, each serving as a “trigger” for thermonuclear warheads. Concealed by government secrecy, the plant's fires, leaks, and […]
TICKETS Watch the trailer> Earth Protectors addresses our need to adapt as a species to the Anthropocene: the new era in which the impact of humans overwhelms natural cycles with fires, floods, pollution, super typhoons, and a deadly virus. These challenges provide incontrovertible evidence for the necessity of systemic change. On Anne’s expeditions creating […]
TICKETS Watch the trailer> In 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years, his daughter, filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson, followed him with a camera in order to understand the eccentric man […]
TICKETS Watch the trailer > A “solutions-focused climate story.... demonstrates the societal and human health impact that climate justice action — in this case, renewable energy — can have on individuals and communities.” — kawarthaNOW.com / ReFrame Film Festival “An unprecedented glimpse into the material steps being taken to improve the energy economy for those […]
TICKETS Watch the trailer > “A Life Among Elephants” is a documentary that chronicles the life and work of “Save the Elephants” founder, Iain Douglas-Hamilton. The film follows his journey from a pioneering scientist studying African elephants in Tanzania to a passionate conservationist fighting against the ivory trade. It explores his dedication to understanding and protecting these magnificent […]
TICKETS Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising […]
TICKETS Manny Almonte, our 2025 EARTH ANGEL HONOREE Prior to Closing Night film, the festival will honor Manny Almonte with the festival’s EARTH ANGEL statuette for his work in environmental advocacy and education. Growing up in the bustling city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Almonte sought peace and freedom during weekend, holiday, and […]
TICKETS-Film and Reception TICKETS - Film Only Film at 4:00PM at Dairy Arts Center OCEAN with David Attenborough Reception from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Reception at Velvet Elk Lounge, on 13th Street Libations & Appetizers, Live Music RAFFLE PRIZES GALORE! We suggest you park free at the Boulderado Hotel, Boulder Bookstore, or on street nearby
TICKETS Join us for an exciting Artist Talk in the Dairy Arts Center's McMahon Gallery, featuring a panel discussion with some of the incredible artists behind the current Mind Over Matter exhibition. The panel will be guided by Dairy Arts Center's Visual Arts Curator, Stella Witcher, as they lead a discussion with artists including Heather […]
TICKETS July 22 In partnership with Boulder JCC. Oct. 24, 1975, Iceland: 90% of women just took the day off, and men scrambled to fulfill their duties, sometimes comically so. A gleeful, amazing tale of the feminist collective, "The Red Stockings", and their search for equality. (Pamela Hogan, 2024, USA/Iceland, 1:10, NR)
Join Steven Frost and Heather Schulte to create the second installment of the Coding Democracy series. We will be weaving a pattern inspired by the text of Parallel Lines, a play written by Nick Malakow, based on community Story Circles held in Boulder during 2024. Frost and Schulte will show participants how to weave on a four-harness loom, with […]
TICKETS July 23-27 After graduating high school, Maggie Doyne embarks on a gap year to Nepal, where she meets Tope, a resilient Nepalese orphan devoted to caring for other orphaned children. United in purpose, Maggie and Tope join forces to establish a children’s home, a women’s empowerment program, and a school for orphaned youth in […]
TICKETS July 23-27 The preeminent dramatist of China’s rapid 21st-century growth and social transformation, Jia Zhangke has taken his boldest approach to narrative yet with his marvelous Caught by the Tides. Assembled from footage shot over a span of 23 years—a beguiling mix of fiction and documentary, featuring a cascade of images taken from previous […]
TICKETS July 25 A surreal and gag-driven comedy about an ordinary man named AJ, who enjoys a simple life in the midwest haven of Fargo, North Dakota. When his favorite dog park is taken away, it begins a chain reaction that completely upends his existence and sends him on an unforgettable odyssey to fight, fish, […]
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