Roll Out the Red Carpet For Some of the Best Audiences In the West!

Top 5 Reasons Filmmakers Should Submit to DIFF:

 5. We will take care of your every whim (and we all know filmmakers do have whims). Admit it!
 4. Like to ski? You can take a day trip to Purgatory (no, not actual Hell) to ski our fantastic white stuff! Colorado spring skiing is the best!
 3. Want to go for a ride? Durango is home to the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad featured in many western films.
 2. We have our very own DIFF beer, artfully brewed by Ska Brewing Company, complimentary to filmmakers in our Filmmakers' Lounge.
 1. Durango is a picturesque, real western town offering the perfect setting to showcase your film to an enthusiastic audience.

Straight from the Filmmakers!

“Rarely have I been to a fest where the filmmakers were treated so well and the community showed so much support!  I could see excellent organization throughout…I truly think [DIFF] will become a new indie favorite for filmmakers and film goers alike.”   

 “What an awesome festival!  The staff was so attentive and genuinely so!  Thank you to DIFF for showing us a truly wonderful time!”    

 “The hospitality was unsurpassed.  Also, the town was wonderful and so much fun.”