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 is at the heart of the Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF). We proudly spotlight the best of Native Cinema, vicariously indulge the undaunted with adventure films, plus we feature independent music, nature, comedy, shorts, documentaries, and feature films.

DIFF filmmakers also visit area schools (K–12) as part of our REEL Learning School Program. In 2023, over 1,800 students and teachers participated in REEL.

Panels and workshops, coffee talks with filmmakers, and nightly parties round out the week. Most of our special guests over the years have contributed much more than sharing a film. Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts performed live in concert. Mackenzie Astin ventured to Animas High School to help students with filmmaking. Lindsay Wagner shared that she was the first woman to burst through television’s glass ceiling.

Event sponsorship opportunities on-screen, in print and online provide great brand connections with our loyal audience.