Calling COLORADO filmmakers! The Grand Mesa Short Film Festival is accepting submissions for its fourth annual Short Film Festival, taking place April 11th and 12th, 2025. Situated in Cedaredge, Colorado at the base of the breathtaking Grand Mesa, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center proudly opens its doors to a weekend of film screenings from filmmakers who are exclusively living in or have a clearly defined COLORADO connection. Though its focus is strictly shorts, any and all creative genres and modes of filmmaking including documentary and animation, may be submitted. It’s a unique opportunity to bring filmmakers and the audience together to share the cinematic talents of an array of emerging filmmakers and to enjoy the excellence of film as art at GMAEC. Awards will be presented to recognize the filmmaker's talents. Submission form can be accessed at gmaec.org/film-festival
There is no submission fee.

Awards & Prizes

"Award certificates given. Recognition of filmmakers announced on GMAEC.org and social media."

Rules & Terms

Grand Mesa Short Film Festival

SUBMISSION CRITERIA: Filmmakers or Films MUST have a Colorado connection.
NO Submissions will be accepted past the deadline date.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2025

CATEGORIES: Filmmaker MUST indicate the genre of the film(s):
documentary, drama, comedy, action/adventure, animation,
musical, etc.

VIDEO RUN TIME: 4 minutes minimum | 20 minutes maximum

FORMAT: Video must be in landscape orientation, MP4 or .MOV Video
format, color or black and white.

CONTENT: No inappropriate behavior in any form may be utilized in the film.
Including but not limited to:

*Physical abuse or threats.
*Use of derogatory, explicit, or discriminatory language, gestures
or actions.
*Any form of harassment, racism, or sexism
We reserve the right to revoke any film.

All content used in the short film must be owned or licensed. If
any copyrighted material is used in the film, the participant must
have permission and submit a copy to the GMSFF Organizers.


ENTRIES: Applicants may enter more than one film, but each film must be
accompanied by a separate entry form.
Filmmakers MUST submit the following with their film(s) to be
considered:
1. Written Biography - Maximum 35 words
2. Written film synopsis - Maximum 35 words
3. Poster of film - formatted for 12" X 17" printing with film name
and directors name.

The Last Date for Submission is FEBRUARY 12, 2025

APPLICANTS: Applicants of any age may submit films for the festival.
IF APPLICANT IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
MUST CONSENT ON THE ENTRY FORM.

DISCLAIMER: This is a juried film festival. We reserve the right to refuse or
revoke any film. All decisions are final.

We reserve the right to use extracts from submitted and
approved films for promotional purposes.
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  • Levi Kramer

    Grand Mesa Film Festival 2024 was an incredible experience. It was extra special being my first film festival submittal and acceptance. It was a very welcoming and hospitable film festival. I will be submitting to Grand Mesa FF with any future projects I can. Thank you to all of Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center staff and festival organizers for the experience!

    April 2024
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  • DEan Bonzani

    The Grand Mesa Short Film Festival was a wonderful experience. The organizers were easy to communicate with and everyone involved was warm, friendly, and genuinely excited about the films.
    The venue is cozy, beautiful, and has an excellent sound system. The meet and greet was a fun party, and we enjoyed talking shop with other filmmakers. Thanks so much for the hospitality, food, drinks, popcorn, laughs, and surprise fancy souvenir insulated water bottles! And a huge thank you for awarding our film, “These Ol' Boots: An Americana Story,” with “Best Comedy.”

    April 2024
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  • Brad Colerick

    What a fantastic time my wife and I had visiting Cedaredge for the Grand Mesa Short Film Festival! The entire community was so welcoming and wonderful. Great food and drinks at Lost Mesa Grill and SIPS on Main. Loved every minute of our time there.

    April 2024
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  • Jonathan Martin-Ives

    I was very honored to have The Soul of St. Ives and Poems from the Threkjshanelle selected this year. I am looking forward to submitting again for 2025!

    April 2024
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