2025 Teen Short Film Competition Nominees and Winners in Following Genre Categories:
– Animated
– Comedy
– Documentary
– Drama
– Experimental
– Thriller
Teen Short Film Competition
Teen Short Film Competition
Submissions are closed. Attend our awards ceremony, Thursday, April 9!
Every year, the Boulder International Film Festival opens our Teen Short Film Competition, which offers young filmmakers an opportunity to see their films shown on the big screen. This competition welcomes submissions from students around the world, ages 12-18, in a variety of genres: from comedy to drama, thriller to experimental, animated to documentary. There is a 6 minute limit to run time, but no limit to the amount of creativity you are welcome to include!
Nominees will be screened and winners announced at the Teen Short Film Competition Awards Ceremony on April 9, 2026.
Attend the 2026 Teen Short Film Awards Ceremony
Thursday, April 9
Doors open 5:30pm, program start at 6:30
Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater
1000 Canyon Blvd.
Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater
1000 Canyon Blvd.
Join us at 5:30 for live music, PLUS free food provided by Fringe Pizza
Then, sit back and enjoy as we screen this year's Teen Short Film Competition nominees, and announce the winners LIVE.
FREE - ticket required. See Eventive to register.
SAVE YOUR SEAT
View Past Winners
View Past Winners Here
Festival Sponsors and Affiliates
Submit Your Film Here!
View Competition Guidelines
Submit Your Film Here!
View Competition Guidelines
Student Jurors Needed
Get Involved with BIFF!
Looking for students aged 12-18 interested in judging for the Teen Short Film Competition! Duties include:
– Attending one informational meeting in early 2026 (date TBA)
– Watching and rating all submitted films
– Helping run Teen Short Film Competition Awards Ceremony on April 9, 2026