Indie Spirit Film Festival

04/09/2026

08/27/2025

08/04/2025

Lights, Camera, Colorado!
The 9th Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival Returns to Colorado Springs
Get ready, Colorado film lovers — the big screen is lighting up again with over 90 bold, brilliant, and wildly creative short films, all made right here in the Centennial State! Join us September 5–7, 2025, at the historic Ivywild School Gym Auditorium in Colorado Springs for a weekend of unforgettable indie cinema, food, fun, and filmmaker magic.
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What’s Playing?
We’re showcasing a cinematic tour across 9 unique film block categories, including: Comedy, Drama, Horror & Sci-Fi, Documentary, Young Filmmakers (Narrative & Documentary), Women in Film, Animation, Experimental and Music Video.
After every film block, stick around for our popular live Q&As with the filmmakers. Ask questions, share reactions, or just say, “I loved it!”
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Go VIP!
Get the red-carpet treatment with a VIP Pass and enjoy our Friday Night Filmmaker Reception — a chance to rub elbows with directors, producers, and actors over heavy hors d'oeuvres. Talk shop or just toast to Colorado’s indie scene!
Saturday & Sunday Spotlights
Saturday Panel: “The Future of Independent Film”
Featuring our Award-Winning Guest Filmmakers:
Bradley Haag, Antreise Lacey, and Kai Dickson
Sunday Panel: “I’m Ready for My Close-Up”
A deep dive into the Director–Actor collaboration, featuring:
Steve Austin, Evan Alderson, John Schuermann, Quinton Blanche, and Risa Scott
Tickets and VIP Passes available now at:
https://csc.eventive.org
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Why Film Matters
The Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is a celebration of stories born in our backyard and amplified on the big screen. Presented by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), this festival brings together creators, fans, and industry pros to spotlight the vibrant world of Colorado indie film.
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About the Festival
Founded in 2016, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the best short films from local talent and has grown into one of Colorado Springs’ most beloved cinematic events.
We’re proud to be a film festival with mountain views, visionary artists, and a community of storytellers who dare to keep it short — and make it unforgettable.
See our Colorado Shorts only at Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival. The place to be for Independent Film!
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Media Inquiries & More Info:
Ralph Giordano
Festival Director
[email protected]

Schedule, Film Guide and more info:
https://csc.eventive.org/
Learn more about IFSOC:
https://indiespiritfilmfestival.org

05/14/2025

Peak Film Forum Update:

Peak Film Forum and “Show Us Your Shorts! “
Thank you to our local film community and supporters for keeping Independent Film is alive and thriving here in the Pikes Peak Region.

Our LIVE event is at Cottonwood Center for the Arts:
427 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Wednesday, May 14th 2025
6:30 – 9:30 PM
In the 2nd floor David Lord Theater.

ALL are Welcome to our FREE screening.
($5.00 suggested donation to help support our Non-Profit).

About Us:
The Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC) sponsors Peak Film Forum and the Indie Spirit Film Festival & Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival. We are at the heart of Independent Filmmaking in The Pikes Peak Region.
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This month we will present NEW Films by Independent Filmmakers including…
Rob Bowen, Jonathan Martin-Ives, Charlie Cash, Gatsmenta Films, UCCS Film Students: Viteslav Rasl, Cameron Loghry, Gibson Marable, Hunter Colangelo, William leech, Cody Klingelhoffer, and Christian Zeimet.
Special Previews from Gatsmenta Films and Chris Churilla... and more!

We will also have updates from our filmmakers... And a lively Q&A with all our filmmakers after the film screenings. Plus, as usual, plenty of time to Network and Schmooze with fellow filmmakers and Actors.
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Films start promptly at 7:00 PM

The evening is Rated R for adult situations... so plan accordingly.
Stay Tuned for more updates!

So, join us on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30 PM for Peak Film Forum's "Show Us Your Shorts!" at Cottonwood Center for the Arts!
Cheers!

01/29/2025

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12/05/2024

Independent Film Forum Podcast
Season 2 Episode 5
Hosted by: Ralph Giordano (IFSOC Festival Director)

A preview of the 204 Sundance Shorts Tour with guests:
Carlo Maldonado (IFSOC Board VP) and Jon Khoury (Executive Director/Cottonwood Center for the Arts).

TWO short film tours from Sundance Film Festival this year! Screening multiple times Fri Dec 6th and Sat Dec 7th at Cottonwood Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs:
SUNDANCE SHORTS TOUR (7 films) and SUNDANCE INDIGENOUS FILM TOUR (8 films).

SUNDANCE SHORTS TOUR
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 110-minute theatrical program of seven short films curated from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, including three Festival Award–winning titles. The tour program is a sampling of Festival offerings and a testament to the unique storytelling potential that the format holds. Audiences can enjoy a mix of fiction, documentary, and animated shorts that are funny, sad, inspiring, and full of strong characters. Driven by innovation and experimentation, the Short Film Program seeks out filmmaking’s most original voices from around the world.

INDIGENOUS FILM TOUR
The 2024 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour is a 83-minute theatrical program featuring eight short films from Indigenous filmmakers: four from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival program, three from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and one short film from the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Started in 2021 as a virtual presentation in conjunction with our friends at museums, Native cultural centers, and arthouse cinemas.

Tickets, film guide and more info:
https://ifsoc-sundance.eventive.org/

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1782543655818950

Podcast Link:
https://youtu.be/ab7uZbmtAtQ

Independent Film Forum PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5Hosted by: Ralph Giordano (IFSOC Festival Director)A preview of the 204 Sundance Shorts Tour with guests:Carl...