The Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival returns for a 5th consecutive year... and in 2021 We Will Be A Virtual Event! We are partnering with Eventive Virtual to keep our festival thriving, exciting, and new.

Are you a Colorado based Filmmaker? Then this is the Film Festival for you!
This is a Shorts ONLY Festival and is designed to promote and showcase COLORADO-Based Filmmakers.

PLEASE NOTE:
IF YOU ARE NOT A COLORADO FILMMAKER...PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AS YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PROOF OF COLORADO RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED.

Categories include:
Comedy
Drama
Documentary
Experimental
Animation
Horror/SciFi
Music Video

Planned Schedule:
Festival Opens Friday March 26th 2021 and will continue through Sunday, March 28th. Our entire event is Virtual so you can attend through the convenience and safety of your home.

We will have Pre-recorded Q&A with Filmmakers, and Interviews with invited Guests including our Judges for our festival. Our Awards Ceremony will be Virtual as well

This Festival is a part of The Indie Spirit Film Festival, which is currently planned as a 3 day International Film Festival held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in October 2021.

Awards & Prizes

Award Certificates are given in up to 15 different categories and is decided by a panel of Three Judges who are experts in their field (Film, Video Production, Education).

Rules & Terms

Eligibility: Only Colorado residents (past and current) and individuals currently attending school in Colorado can submit. Please provide documentation indicating your relationship with our beautiful state... Colorado.

All ages are welcome to submit.

Categories include:
Comedy... up to 30-minutes in length
Drama... up to 30-minutes in length
Experimental... up to 30-minutes in length
Documentary... up to 30-minutes in length
Horror/SciFi... up to 30-minutes in length
Animation... up to 20-minutes in length
Music Video... up to 10-minutes in length
10 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Brad Haag

    Cool location, great indie spirit, diverse curation of films, friendly staff!

    December 2020
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  • Michael Bliss

    This is such a wonderful event. What an honor to be a part of this film festival. The staff is wonderful. The people are amazing and we love being able to network with Colorado's Independent Film Community.
    Love you guys!!!

    November 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Michael! always a pleasure to have you a part of our festivals! Cheers!

  • Leon welling

    Happy to have screened my music video "Bury The Nail!" Great festival and got to show alongside some quality films. Thanks again!

    April 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Kent! Always a pleasure to screen one of your films. Congratulations on your win for Best Animated Short! Cheers!

  • Lewis Leslie

    Great experience at this festival! Very welcoming staff, unique & memorable venue. Very highly recommended.

    April 2019
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  • Adam Raynes

    This festival is GREAT. The location was an old elementary school that had the gym converted for screening and a fun bar/restaurant in the hallway. The host and director of the festival was incredibly warm and receptive to everyone that came through the door. I highly encourage anyone in the Colorado Springs area and beyond to submit and/or attend this fest!

    April 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Adam! Hope to see you next year too! Cheers!

    -Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival