As the Treasure Valley’s film scene continues to grow, so does the need for connection. The Idaho Film Fair is a two-day event for filmmakers, aspiring storytellers, and movie lovers to come together, exchange ideas, and showcase their work.

Hosted by JUMP and expanding from the Dreamweaver Film Festival, this two-day gathering includes screenings, workshops, panel discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities led by Idaho-based film professionals and organizations.

The Idaho Film Fair will include a showcase of some of the best independent short film work from Idaho-based filmmakers. Submit your short for a chance to be featured and to compete for our Audience Favorite Award!

Awards & Prizes

An Audience Favorite Award will be presented at the second night of the Idaho Film Fair.

Rules & Terms

Eligibility: The Idaho Film Fair accepts short films with a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Films must be roughly equivalent to PG-13 rating or under. FILMS MUST BE PRODUCED IN IDAHO OR GREATER MOUNTAIN WEST REGION.

Submission Process: To submit a film to the Idaho Film Fair, you must fill out an entry form on FilmFreeway. The entry form will ask for basic information about the film, including the title, director’s name, runtime, and a brief synopsis. You will also need to provide a digital copy of the film by providing a link to the online screener of FilmFreeway. The festival does not accept physical copies of films.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee for submitting a film to the Idaho Film Fair.

Deadlines: The Idaho Film Fair has a submission deadline of December 19, 2025.

Screening Format: If your film is selected for the festival, you will be required to provide a high-quality digital copy of the film for screening. The festival accepts a variety of formats, including DCP, ProRes, and H.264.

Notification: The Idaho Film Fair will notify all entrants via email regarding the status of their submission. If your film is selected for the festival, you will be notified the Friday before the festival begins. If your film is not selected, you will still receive an email notification.

Rights and Permissions: By submitting a film to the Idaho Film Fair, you are confirming that you have obtained all necessary rights and permissions for the film, including music, images, and talent releases. You are also granting the Idaho Film Fair permission to screen the film during the festival and use clips or images from the film for promotional purposes.

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  • Victoria Horn

    This was a great festival! The year I attended (2025) was all Idaho films (I believe?) but it was great to see such a wide variety of genres and styles all from within one state. I'll definitely be back!

    January 2025
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  • Justin Buss

    Great festival run by great people, I really wish I could have attended and I look forward to being there in the future!

    July 2024
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  • James W. Hawk

    It was a well run festival.

    January 2024
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