Denver Underground Film Festival Guide

The Denver Underground Film Festival represents independent filmmakers from Colorado and surrounding areas that are interested in showcasing their talented works to a diverse audience.Originating in 1997, and taking place annually since, the Denver Underground Film Festival is scheduled for June 25th and 26th in 2021 and it’s sure to attract a crowd. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

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When is the Denver Underground Film Festival Held?

The Denver Underground Film Festival is generally held in the summer months annually. Although the festival was forced to halt their plans for 2020 due to COVID, there is a planned summer 2021 festival scheduled for June 25th and 26th. 

Each year, the Denver Underground Film Festival draws visitors that have strong interest in filmmaking as well as those who are directly and indirectly employed in the film industry to the city for an exciting weekend of filmmaking fun and engaging screenings, Q&A sessions and other great events.

Check Film Freeway regularly for more information on this event as it becomes available.

Denver Underground Film Festival Submissions

Artists interested in submitting their film entries to the Denver Underground Film Festival (DUFF) should prepare to follow the detailed rules and terms of submissions.

DUFF is open to filmmakers that are from Colorado as well as those from anywhere in the world. Entries are accepted via web download, external drive, DVD as well as 16mm formats. 

Submission categories include short Films which run up to 15 minutes, documentaries which run up to 30 minutes, experimental shorts which can run up to 30 minutes, and music videos which run up to 10 minutes.

Additionally, short film categories include:

  • Narrative
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  • Comedy
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  • Drama
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  • Science Fiction
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  • Horror
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  • Animation

For 2021 Denver Underground Film Festival, entries must have been completed after January 1, 2018. For additional details, as well as for inquiries on submissions, filmmakers should reach out to [email protected]

Where is the Denver Underground Film Festival?

At this time, the Denver Underground Film Festival venue is to be announced. Those interested in the film festival should check Film Freeway frequently for additional details.

Or contact duffcinemadenver via email for the latest details and information on DUFF location venue or other details on this amazing underground film festival which is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2021.