Durango Independent Film Festival
Join us along the Animas River - at the confluence of films, filmmakers and community - where stories make the DIFFerence.
Durango Independent Film Festival Passes
Celebrating 20 Years: March 5-9, 2025
Durango, Colorado
Durango Independent Film Festival
We Celebrate All Genres of Independent Film
Our festival meets at the confluence of film and community – along the banks of the Animas River in Southwest Colorado. Please join us for our 20th Anniversary Celebration March 5–9, 2025 in Durango, Colorado.
Endless networking opportunities with the filmmakers foster amazing conversations, professional connections and some friendly arguments at the many parties. Showcasing all genres of independent film – adventure, music, nature, comedy, shorts, documentaries, Native Cinema, and feature films.
DIFF filmmakers also visit area schools (K–12) as part of our REEL Learning School Program. In 2024, we reached almost 2,000 students.
Panels, workshops, coffee talks with filmmakers, and nightly parties round out the week.
Notes From the Director's Chair:
“As DIFF is about to celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we are more excited than ever about sharing films and creating opportunities in our region. This year, we are inviting new genres and platforms to submit to DIFF – including content creators – arguably the future of the international filmmaking industry. Short, long, animated, dramatic, comedic, adventure are all warmly welcomed here where filmmakers make the DIFFerence. We’ve also just launched a new 4 Corners Film Office website to attract producers to film in our area and to let local professionals promote their skills. As we enter our third decade, we feel like we are just getting started! Join us. We’re saving a seat for you!”
Carol L. Fleisher
Executive Director
