Durango Independent Film Festival
Join us along the Animas River - at the confluence of films, filmmakers and community - where stories make the DIFFerence.
March 4 – 8, 2026
Durango Independent Film Festival
We Celebrate All Genres of Independent Film
The Durango Independent Film Festival boasts a reputation as a “Filmmaker’s Festival.” We champion the art of independent filmmaking as we showcase films in the best possible way: with the active engagement of our film-fanatic community combined with the warm hospitality of our beloved southwest Colorado town.
DIFF welcomes all genres of independent film – adventure, music, nature, comedy, shorts, documentaries, Native cinema, feature films.
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