The Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival has expanded to 3 Days and returns for an 8th consecutive year September 6th through 8th 2024!
We are back at the Ivywild School Event Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

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
Women In Film
Young Filmmaker/ Narrative
Young Filmmaker/Documentary

Planned Schedule:
Festival Opens Friday, September 6th 2024 and will continue through Sunday, September 8th.

We will have Q&A with attending Filmmakers.
A Special Filmmaker Panel with Industry Professionals to explore the future of Independent Filmmaking.
Our awards ceremony will be Sunday evening with special musical guests.

This festival is a part of the Indie Spirit Film Festival, a 3-day International Film Festival held in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Awards are given in each of the major categories and are decided by a panel of five
judges who are experts in their field (Film, Video Production, Education).

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 25-minutes in length
Drama... up to 25-minutes in length
Experimental... up to 25-minutes in length
Documentary... up to 25-minutes in length
Horror/SciFi... up to 25-minutes in length
Animation... up to 20-minutes in length
Music Video... up to 10-minutes in length
Young Filmmaker/Narrative ... up to 25-minutes in length
Young Filmmaker/Documentary ... up to 25-minutes in length

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Norsia Harrison

    Absolutely amazing! one of the best, organized local film festivals I've experienced to date. Met so many awesome film makers and wonderful people. I did'nt even know it existed until recently and to think its been right here in my hometown of Colorado Springs all this time. The host and staff were stellar (5 stars), and made sure everyone felt welcomed, I definitely plan to return next year and will be sure to submitt any future projects I film to this festival.

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Sargent! Hope to see you soon.

  • Incredible festival, so well done and personal. The hosts truly care about showing blossoming artists' work. Its a very special event.

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Jesse. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

  • Ethan Hamill

    I wasn't really sure what to expect going in, but I loved it! Great location and a great selection of films! I'll definitely consider submitting again!

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Ethan!

  • Jonathan Martin-Ives

    Without a doubt, this was a life changing/desire confirming experience! I had never been to a live festival before, and was so blown away with how well run and set up everything was.
    There was an extreme since of pride that such an amazing event was taking place in my hometown of Colorado Springs. Even more treasured, was that it was held in Ivywild School were my oldest daughter had attended. I wish she could see the awesome venue it was converted into.
    Seeing something that I created playing before me and having it enjoyed by the fellow filmmakers was extremely exciting and humbling. When my wife later told me she heard someone behind her say, "That was awesome..." I was convinced that I be here again!
    Congratulations to all the winners and hats off to Ralph, the master of ceremonies. I was honored to have Zorg! Monster from Outer Space featured in this year's festival. I will enter it and many more for 2024. 🎬

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Jonathan!

  • Rob Bowen

    Another wonderful year, another wonderful festival! Was great to be back in person and connect with so many wonderful and talented filmmakers and more!

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Cheers Rob!