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22nd edition

Boulder International Film Festival

Boulder, United States April 9-12, 2026 4 days

About Boulder International Film Festival

The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is a four-day celebration of cinema held each spring in Boulder, Colorado. BIFF attracts more than 25,000 film enthusiasts, media, and industry professionals each year. Signature programming includes the Adventure Film Program, Call2Action social-impact screenings, youth initiatives, and CineCHEF.

Festival details

Location 1426 Pearl Street, Suite 20, Boulder, CO 80302 · Boulder, United States
Scope International
Focus Documentary · Narrative · Adventure · Shorts · Social Impact
Duration 4 days
Founded 2005
Official website biff1.com
Contact staff@biff1.com
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Awards

Best of Festival
Top honor across all categories.
Call2Action Award
Social change films.
Adventure Film Award
Outdoor filmmaking.

Special programs

Adventure Film Program
Outdoor and adventure-sport films.
Call2Action
Social-impact programming.
Youth Programs
Youth and student filmmakers.
CineCHEF
Culinary-cinema event.
Galas
Red-carpet marquee screenings.

For filmmakers

Accepted formats Feature, Short, Documentary
Submission link biff1.com/submissions

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