Colorado Film Awards

The Colorado Film Awards strives to set a standard for excellence in recognizing the important work of emerging talent and masters of the cinema craft around the world.  Quite simply, it is our mission to discover and celebrate extraordinary films.

The Colorado Film Awards recognizes excellence in filmmaking in several categories with the prestigious Colorado Film Awards.  The Awards Committee awards deserving films and screenplays in the following categories: Feature Film, Documentary Film, Short Film, Animation, Student Film, Feature Screenplay, Short Screenplay, Direction, Music Video, First-Time Director, Cinematography, Experimental Films, Editing, and Acting.

In addition, Special Jury Prizes, cash awards, and prizes from our sponsors will be awarded to several standout films and screenplays at the discretion of the Jury.  This year's festival will see over $10,000 in prizes awarded to the winners.

The Colorado Film Awards will announce the complete list of 2012 prize winners and award recipients via Internet and on this website August 31, 2012.

The Colorado Film Awards is a non-traditional film festival.  Films will not be physically screened for the public.  Awards will be announced via Internet, targeted press release, email blast, as well as listed on our website.  It is requested that awards won be mentioned in the promotional materials of the films being awarded.

The Colorado Film Awards is a production owned and operated by the Colorado Film Festival.