ABOUT

Since 2014, FILMFORT has been showcasing the very best in independent cinema. Send us your latest work and come kick it in BOISE, IDAHO: Filmfort / APRIL 1-3, 2027

We love all kinds of films, but if you dig through our archives you’ll notice we gravitate toward fiction and nonfiction films that push the boundaries of form and genre. Stylistically, our selections cover the gamut: polished, gritty, ethereal or DIY. All fair game. Make us laugh, cry, feel squeamish, get pissed... MAKE US FEEL THINGS!

Shorts: MAX RUNTIME / 15 MINS
Features: MAX RUNTIME / 100 MINS

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EXHIBITION VENUES

The Flicks / Conventional Theater
Capacity: 58-seat + 192-seat rooms (DCP only)

Idaho Film Society (IFS) / Permanent Microcinema
Capacity: 60-seat (4K Laser Projection; Quicktime or MP4)

Additional Venues may be added as needs arise, and Filmfort determines the venue placement for all films. As an artist-run festival, we understand the importance of quality exhibition! We do our best to ensure crisp images, accurate color representation, and great sound. If you wish to know more, check out our exhibition partners online.

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PRESS FOR FILMFORT &
TREEFORT MUSIC FEST

"25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World."
— MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE

"Idaho's Treefort is better than the mega-festivals."
— VICE

"Rivaling the early years of SXSW in ambition, scope, and youthful verve...every film programmed is unmissable."
— HAMMER TO NAIL

"Treefort is certainly a music festival, featuring an incomprehensible 460 bands, but it's also nine other festivals: Comedyfort, Filmfort, Hackfort, Yogafort, Storyfort, Alefort, Foodfort, Kidfort and Skatefort."
— NEWSWEEK

"There is a different category of festival that Treefort Music Fest in Boise falls into. It’s the type that takes over a whole town, utilizing every venue space it can find to book bands both big and small."
— CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND

"In Boise, there’s a club you want to belong to. It’s a club that loves music and the all of the arts, celebrates the Pacific Northwest homegrown passion and gathers each year for Treefort Music Fest."
— KEXP

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@treefortfest
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Photos © Lila Streicher, Adam Wright + TMF.

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READ! READ! READ!

• Filmfort does not accept, screen, preview, and/or program films that will be older than one year (365 days) at the time of the festival. If your film is close, on the edge of that cutoff date, you may email us if you wish to submit an older film. If your film is on the second leg of its festival run, please save your time <3

• Short films longer than 15min are ineligible (we do not have a mid-length category).

• Tourism videos are ineligible, and if submitted will not be screened, nor will they receive a refund.

• Films that were rejected in a previous year are ineligible, and if submitted will not be screened, nor will they receive a refund.

• We do not accept rough cut submissions, however we will accept a *fine cut* — this might include missing elements such as a color grade or temp sound mix. If you're still editing your film, keep at it and circle back the following year. More below...

• Films that have already screened in the greater Boise area (including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Eagle, etc.) are ineligible. Idahoans: we encourage you to save your Idaho premiere for Filmfort.

• By submitting your film, it may also be considered and/or included in our radical, off-season screening series: MICRODOSE.

+ MORE BELOW: Please read the *RULES & TERMS* before submitting.

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Lastly, it’s *Filmfort*, and NOT FilmFort, Film Fort, Film Fort Festival, etc. XOXO

Awards & Prizes

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ARTIST WRISTBANDS / 5-DAY PASSES

Attending filmmakers will receive a wristband(s) providing full 5-day access to Treefort Music Fest, hundreds of bands, as well as access to all other Forts and artist lounges across the festival.

Filmfort's wristband policy is to provide 1x for short films, 2x for feature-length films — reserved for filmmakers with above-the-line credit only. If special circumstances apply, or additional members of your cast or crew wish to attend, please contact the Festival Director to discuss your situation. Upon request, Filmfort is able to provide up to 4x individual single-screening tickets, for example, if you have family members present who wish to attend.

PLEASE NOTE: Romantic partners, friends uninvolved and/or uncredited in the film, family, etc. are not eligible to receive a complimentary All Access pass or festival perks. These are reserved for artists. Thank you.

Rules & Terms

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SUBMISSION CRITERIA
& ELIGIBILITY

• Filmfort accepts submissions for short and feature-length films of any genre. We do not have a mid-length category. We don't necessarily care if your film is already online, as long as it *is not older than one year* at the time of our festival dates. However if we're forced to make a choice between two exceptional films, one of which is already online, we'll most likely program the one that isn't already available on the internet.

• We strongly encourage you to submit finished work, however if your film is close but not-quite-complete, you may submit a *fine cut* (we do not accept rough cuts) as long as you state in the description or video thumbnail which elements are missing... Filmfort's team consists of filmmakers who have shown at some of the world's top festivals, so we're capable of looking beyond something as innocuous as an unfinished color grade. If you're on the fence or unsure if your film is eligible, send us an email and we're happy to discuss.

• You may not submit a film that is and/or will be older than 365 days (1 year) at the time of Filmfort's festival dates. Please review our festival dates prior to submission.

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YOUR FILM IS INELIGIBLE IF....

• Older than 1yr. — If the film has been playing festivals, online, etc. for more than one year at the time of Filmfort (April 1, 2027) it is ineligible. For example, if your film premiered at SXSW 2026, it is ineligible. We seek films in their first wave of a festival run, and we want to see our laurels on your poster, trailer, etc. Please review our festival dates prior to submission.

• Previous Submission — You may NOT re-submit a film that was rejected in a previous year. These will be disqualified and will not receive a refund.

• Theatrical — Films that have already had a theatrical run are ineligible.

• TV, VOD, Blu-Ray — Films already distributed and/or available on television, VOD, or with BD/DVD release are ineligible.

• Idaho Filmmakers — Your film is ineligible if, prior to Filmfort, it has had any public exhibition in the greater Boise/Nampa/Eagle/Garden City area, or as part of another film festival in town. We encourage you to save your Idaho premiere for Filmfort.

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MUSIC + CONTENT RIGHTS

It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant and/or Artist to clear all content of the Film/Project from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues, including, without limitation, claims based upon theories of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, theft, breach of confidence, breach of confidential relationship, and breach of express or implied contract (“Third Party Claim(s)”). In the event that any Third Party Claim(s) shall be asserted by any person or entity, the Applicant and/or Artist shall fully hold harmless, indemnify and defend Filmfort, Treefort Music Fest, the Festival, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any and all fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that each of any of them may incur in connection therewith.

In a nutshell... by submitting your film here, you agree that all rights have been secured.

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SUBMISSION FORMAT

Filmfort *strongly prefers* Vimeo links with downloads enabled. Links must remain active and accessible through the duration of the festival. Discs or physical media formats will not be accepted for consideration. Films will be presented as exhibition-quality MP4 and/or DCP for selected films.

SHIPPING & EXHIBITION DETAILS

If selected to screen during the festival, the cost of print shipping is the responsibility of the artists, producers, and/or distributor. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit.

NOTE: If your film is accepted, the information you have provided on FilmFreeway may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and/or for various marketing purposes.

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  • Andrew Callaway

    All time great festival experience!! The people behind this fest are so great and it's so so so much fun to actually go!!! The theaters are alll sooo charming and every screen sounded and looked amazing. The artist lounge is such a great time, hangin with filmmakers and musicians. I wanna go every year

    April 2026
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  • Claire Cunningham

    Filmfort's team is filled with the kindest, most hospitable, and talented people in the world. As a student filmmaker, I was nervous about showing my work, but the staff, as well as the filmmakers showing films themselves, were so kind and generous with advice. All around, an incredible experience that I am so grateful for!

    April 2026
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  • Eric Schuman

    A fantastic festival with great programming and people. It was such a pleasure to screen Human Affairs here. Submit now, it’s going to become legendary soon.

    April 2026
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  • Jack Dorfman

    What an incredibly unique festival experience! Not only is it a film festival, but music, comedy, theatre, etc. There's so many cool things going on at all times, I came away feeling totally inspired. The Filmfort team was amazing, communicative, and provided tons of opportunities to meet fellow artists. I will try to come back every year!

    April 2026
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  • Leah Doz

    Filmfort has to be one of the leading indie festivals out there that's only going to keep growing into an icon.... This festival offered incredible hospitality and a genuine connection to its filmmakers - I loved their team, their programming, their respect and engagement with the filmmakers they host. They don't treat the festival as a market - they treat it as an opportunity to engage with cinema and its creators - to honestly celebrate and promote our work. I traveled from Canada to premiere our short and can say this is a special festival worth attending if you get the opportunity!

    April 2026
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