Thank you to our Film Fan Sponsor The Wells Group of Durango, Inc.

The Kite is a short puppet animated film for kids. It talks about the issue of death, but in a simple metaphoric and symbolic way. It tries to explain the fact that none of us are here forever and all living creatures must die, but on the other hand, to show that someone's journey doesn't have to end with death.

The Kite

After Leigh is cut off from her cold, wealthy mother, and witnesses the arrest of her loving-yet-scheming father, she attempts to support herself by capitalizing on her love of wild mushrooms. But while foraging along the forest floor she discovers a shocking family secret.

The Mushroom Huntress

There is nothing more beneficial for the soul than spending time beneath the canopy of a living forest. The Japanese call it Shinrin-Yoku – forest bathing. The ways of indulging in this activity might even exceed the number of trees in the forest, but we really like the Baker Boyd and Sam Kuch interpretation.&nbsp;

Shinrin-Yoku

When a young girl discovers a mysterious antique mirror in the basement of her ailing grandmother's house, she accidentally opens a window between time that allows her to cross over into war torn Nazi-occupied Poland.

The Mirror

A young girl in her age of innocence discovers Rehak, a magical drawing hidden behind her bedroom wall.

Rehak

After one too many rage-filled outbursts, a magical talking dog named Basketball must talk his owner, Frank, out of having him put down.

A New Leash On Life

As many of us retreat further into our silos of our devices and our tribes, avoiding contact with strangers, I wanted to see if anyone would take me up on this invitation. I wanted to remind the world, but mostly myself, that extraordinary connections between strangers are possible and that the world can be as magical, safe, and free as we allow it to be. I wanted to test out my belief that people are good, that despite being vulnerable, I would be safe. I wanted to test myself, was I really willing to dance with anyone, whoever they were, however they danced? Could the blindfolds help me to be truly blind to gender, age, race, economic status?&nbsp; Thank you to those who took me up on the offer. Thank you to those who whispered encouraging words. Thank you to the blindfolds for encouraging me to trust and surrender.

Dance With Me

For the first few days after she awoke from her coma, Dani Burt didn’t know her right leg, from just above the knee, was gone. When doctors finally told her the full extent of her injuries, Burt, an active, hungry-for-life person, wasn’t sure if she could go on. But she found the courage to continue through surfing, which led her on a path to becoming the first-ever women’s World Adaptive Surfing champion.

Dani Burt

&nbsp;A boy named Wally [Nate Ruth] discovers a home for forgotten imaginary friends, and resolves to find a way to help these 'Curiosities' find new purpose.

A Home for Curiosities

Meet the Filmmakers - Family Program

United States of America

Family Program

Virtual Admission

Donation to {{name}}

Donate

Gift Cards

These are all the passes tied to your account. Now, use our online schedule to reserve tickets. Beginning March 1, you can access your tickets via {{my_tickets_link|"My Tickets"}} or via the PDFs attached to each ticket order confirmation email. {{buy_pass_link|Looking to buy more passes?}}

These are all your purchased tickets. Open this page on your phone, and at the door tap the "Show Barcode" button and show your screen to the attendant. Prefer paper? Print the PDF attached to the order confirmation email, or click one of the gears below and select "Download tickets PDF". If purchasing multiple tickets, be sure to print or show each unique ticket barcode.

None available

2021 Festival Passes - Virtual Edition

Explore our on-demand catalog here, and head over to the {{livestreams|Live Streams}} tab to see what's coming up.

The 16th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival spotlights independent films of all genres; Narrative features and shorts, animated shorts, documentary features and shorts, Native Cinema, adventure, LGBTQ, and family films. 

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.