Niwot Hall, Niwot, Colorado · February 5–7, 2027
Where different worlds meet.
An independent film festival celebrating Indigenous voices, immigrant stories, Colorado filmmakers, and the next generation — in the small town named for Chief Nowoo³ (pronounced Nuh-woth) "Niwot," the Southern Arapaho leader who sought peace and dialogue in this valley.
Three bridges.
Bridge the Cultures
A homecoming for Indigenous cinema and a welcome table for every community whose story deserves to be heard — in the valley where Chief Niwot sought peace between peoples.
Bridge the Access Gap
Free and pay-what-you-can screenings, unfiltered filmmaker conversations, and open community tables — because understanding cannot happen behind a velvet rope.
Bridge the Generations
A youth film competition and scholarship that passes the torch to the next generation of Colorado storytellers, honoring a leader who always looked forward.
Three days. One historic hall.
Our inaugural festival runs February 5–7, 2027 at Niwot Hall — the oldest active Grange hall in Colorado. Friday opens with a ceremony and conversation with Southern Arapaho and Cheyenne tribal leaders; four confirmed films screen Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned for more details.
Ready to show your work?
We're accepting submissions for consideration. Free and pay-what-you-can screenings. Unfiltered Q&As. A real audience in a real community.
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