Breckenridge Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the country, originating in 1981.

Breck Film Fest is “the filmmaker’s film festival,” proven by selections by USA Today as a Top 20 Film Festival and consistent rankings by FilmFreeway as a Top 100 Reviewed Film Festival. The Breckenridge Film Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers in many genres to express themselves and interact with audiences in a laid back atmosphere. Film-lovers gather in Breckenridge for unprecedented access to independent films, special screenings and exclusive premieres – and the filmmakers behind them!

The festival occurs as the leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow and gold – the best time of year in Summit County, Colorado. Breckenridge was named the best small town in Colorado by Country Living Magazine in 2017 and earned the No. 1 spot in 2017’s Arts Vibrancy Index for Small Cities by SMU’s National Center for Arts Research.

Films are presented alongside educational workshops and children’s programs. Writers, directors, producers, and performing artists attend to discuss their work with audiences in post-film Q&As, receptions, and panels. We welcome and appreciate the creative talents of all the filmmakers we’ve met over the years and look forward to meeting more!

To learn more about our history and offerings, visit www.breckfilm.org.