The Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival is the longest-running women’s film festival in North America. Held annually in Colorado Springs, it offers a platform for independent filmmakers to present their work, often highlighting stories that are underrepresented in mainstream cinema.
Made by Women
“We are a women-led organization that elevates the voice of women and others often unheard and unseen,” says Executive Director Nicole Nicoletta. “Though topics and subjects at the festival are diverse including, but not limited to stories of communities, nature, men, and animals... every film chosen for the festival is MADE BY A WOMAN.”
Documentary films. Narrative films. Short films. Animated films.
The common denominator? The films highlighted here are enriching and thought-provoking. Since its start in 1987, the event has been more than just a film festival; it’s a beloved community event that fosters dialogue and understanding through the medium of film.
Experience the Festival
“There are many ways to experience the festival,” Nicoletta says. “If you're not sure you want to commit to the full weekend, choose the Flex 5 pass, which includes five blocks of film plus the Filmmaker Forum. Each punch of your pass gives you access to any one block of films, Saturday and/or Sunday, including Saturday After Dark.”
One of the festival's hallmarks is its commitment to quality and depth, curating films that not only entertain but also challenge and inspire.
Nicoletta encourages locals to consider attending, saying “What other activity provides a full experience with food, drinks, live music, and thought-provoking entertaining films? None. So, we are top choice Oct. 18-20th!”
Coffee and grab-and-go breakfast will be available for purchase and food trucks will be on site for lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday.
Year-Round Film
Rocky Mountain Women's Film hosts events at other times of year, too. Monthly programming March-August includes Film Club (films from past RMWF film festivals) at their micro cinema in the Lincoln School, PopUp Cinema (new release independent films) at Ivywild School Gym, and Film in the Community, which takes place at multiple partner agencies throughout COS.
Website: https://rmwfilm.org/FESTIVAL/
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