10th Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival
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The 10th Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival Celebrates a Decade of Colorado Filmmaking...
The Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is celebrating a milestone year as it returns for its 10th Anniversary, bringing 80 bold, inspiring, and always entertaining short films to the big screen. The festival takes place September 11–13, 2026, at the historic Ivywild School Gym Auditorium located at 1604 S Cascade Ave, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Presented by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), this three-day celebration showcases the creativity, diversity, and talent of filmmakers from across the Centennial State. Audiences can enjoy an unforgettable weekend of independent films, filmmaker conversations, networking opportunities, and community celebration.
A Weekend of Colorado Stories...
This year's festival features 10 themed film blocks representing a wide range of genres and voices, including:
• Comedy
• Drama
• Horror & Sci-Fi
• Documentary
• Young Filmmakers (Narrative & Documentary)
• Women in Film
• Animation
• Experimental
• Music
Following each screening block, audiences are invited to participate in the festival's popular live filmmaker Q&A sessions, offering a chance to hear directly from the writers, directors, producers, and actors behind the films.
Celebrate Like a VIP...
Festival-goers can enhance their experience with a VIP Pass, which includes admission to the Friday Night Filmmaker Reception. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages while mingling with filmmakers, actors, producers, and fellow film enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
In addition, there will be a special welcome from the Honorable Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs.
Featured Filmmakers...
The festival proudly welcomes this year's Award -Winning Featured Filmmakers:
• Adam Raynes
• Tyler Holme
• Nick Gatsby
• Skye Armenta
Opening Night will feature screenings of their work, followed by an extended conversation and audience Q&A moderated by Festival Director Ralph Giordano.
New for 2026...
To mark the festival's 10th Anniversary, organizers are introducing the Breakout & Meet-Up Room, a dedicated space designed to foster conversation, collaboration, and creative connections.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can meet Featured Filmmakers, industry professionals, festival organizers, and fellow creatives while learning about IFSOC programs, regional film festivals, upcoming projects, and opportunities within Colorado's growing independent film community.
A schedule of Meet-Up sessions will be available during the festival.
Celebrating Colorado Independent Film!
For ten years, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival has championed homegrown storytelling and provided filmmakers with a platform to share their work with enthusiastic audiences.
"Independent film gives us the opportunity to tell authentic stories that might never be heard anywhere else," said Festival Director Ralph Giordano. "As we celebrate our tenth anniversary, we're proud to showcase the incredible talent that continues to make Colorado one of the most exciting places for independent filmmaking."
Tickets On Sale Now:
Tickets and VIP Passes are available now at:
https://csc.eventive.org
Festival schedules, the official Film Guide, and additional information are available at:
https://csc.eventive.org/welcome
About the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival:
Founded in 2016, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is dedicated exclusively to showcasing the best short films created by Colorado filmmakers. Produced by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), the festival has become one of the region's premier celebrations of independent cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals from across the state.
From breathtaking mountain landscapes to bold new voices, Colorado stories come alive on the big screen during one unforgettable weekend each September.
See Colorado Shorts. Celebrate Colorado Filmmakers. Experience the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival.
________________________________________
Media Contact
Ralph Giordano
Festival Director
[email protected]
Learn more about the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC
https://ifsoc.org/
The 10th Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival Celebrates a Decade of Colorado Filmmaking...
The Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is celebrating a milestone year as it returns for its 10th Anniversary, bringing 80 bold, inspiring, and always entertaining short films to the big screen. The festival takes place September 11–13, 2026, at the historic Ivywild School Gym Auditorium located at 1604 S Cascade Ave, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Presented by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), this three-day celebration showcases the creativity, diversity, and talent of filmmakers from across the Centennial State. Audiences can enjoy an unforgettable weekend of independent films, filmmaker conversations, networking opportunities, and community celebration.
A Weekend of Colorado Stories...
This year's festival features 10 themed film blocks representing a wide range of genres and voices, including:
• Comedy
• Drama
• Horror & Sci-Fi
• Documentary
• Young Filmmakers (Narrative & Documentary)
• Women in Film
• Animation
• Experimental
• Music
Following each screening block, audiences are invited to participate in the festival's popular live filmmaker Q&A sessions, offering a chance to hear directly from the writers, directors, producers, and actors behind the films.
Celebrate Like a VIP...
Festival-goers can enhance their experience with a VIP Pass, which includes admission to the Friday Night Filmmaker Reception. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages while mingling with filmmakers, actors, producers, and fellow film enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
In addition, there will be a special welcome from the Honorable Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs.
Featured Filmmakers...
The festival proudly welcomes this year's Award -Winning Featured Filmmakers:
• Adam Raynes
• Tyler Holme
• Nick Gatsby
• Skye Armenta
Opening Night will feature screenings of their work, followed by an extended conversation and audience Q&A moderated by Festival Director Ralph Giordano.
New for 2026...
To mark the festival's 10th Anniversary, organizers are introducing the Breakout & Meet-Up Room, a dedicated space designed to foster conversation, collaboration, and creative connections.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can meet Featured Filmmakers, industry professionals, festival organizers, and fellow creatives while learning about IFSOC programs, regional film festivals, upcoming projects, and opportunities within Colorado's growing independent film community.
A schedule of Meet-Up sessions will be available during the festival.
Celebrating Colorado Independent Film!
For ten years, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival has championed homegrown storytelling and provided filmmakers with a platform to share their work with enthusiastic audiences.
"Independent film gives us the opportunity to tell authentic stories that might never be heard anywhere else," said Festival Director Ralph Giordano. "As we celebrate our tenth anniversary, we're proud to showcase the incredible talent that continues to make Colorado one of the most exciting places for independent filmmaking."
Tickets On Sale Now:
Tickets and VIP Passes are available now at:
https://csc.eventive.org
Festival schedules, the official Film Guide, and additional information are available at:
https://csc.eventive.org/welcome
About the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival:
Founded in 2016, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is dedicated exclusively to showcasing the best short films created by Colorado filmmakers. Produced by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), the festival has become one of the region's premier celebrations of independent cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals from across the state.
From breathtaking mountain landscapes to bold new voices, Colorado stories come alive on the big screen during one unforgettable weekend each September.
See Colorado Shorts. Celebrate Colorado Filmmakers. Experience the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival.
________________________________________
Media Contact
Ralph Giordano
Festival Director
[email protected]
Learn more about the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC
https://ifsoc.org/
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Where is it happening?
Ivywild School, 1604 S Cascade Ave,Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Host or PublisherIndependent Film Society of Colorado
