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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
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
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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