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2025 DSFF OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Listed here are the films which will be screened at the Denver Short Film Festival in Feb. 2025. An InkTip prize package will be given away to the BEST FILM of the year. This prize package includes 12 months of InkTip's Pro membership so the winner can promote themselves and their scripts to InkTip's large network of producers and reps on the planet. In addition, the BEST FILM will also receive our coveted Whispering Bear Award. All of our Official Selections are the best of the best, and were selected by our panel of industry judges.


The order of the films listed on this page does not reflect the screening order for the festival. The films are presented here in no particular order. The final screening schedule will be announced closer to the event date.

Agnes Wake Up

After an exorcism, Agnes awakens tied to a chair, her surroundings eerily silent. But she’s not alone—something, or someone, lingers in the darkness, waiting for her next move.

What Happened to CO Film Industry?

This documentary examines Colorado's film industry, from tax incentives, challenges, and its uncertain future. It reflects on Colorado's past and a potential cinematic renaissance.

El Casco de Carlos

After his father’s death, a voice reflects on loss through a military helmet, unraveling a poignant mystery set along the tense border between North and South Korea.

All Choked Up

A woman is confronted with a shocking dilemma when her husband begins choking on a sandwich during lunch. In that fleeting moment, she must decide whether to save him or let destiny unfold.

All Kinds of Animals

When an experienced hiker reaches the summit, an unforeseen encounter disrupts her journey. Hidden truths might turn this trek into something darker than the towering wilderness suggests.

You Wake to Find Yourself Alone in the Woods

Alone in the woods and guided by an omnipresent and annoying narrator, a man must find his way home before a killer gets him first.

Sky Priestess

Captain Sarchetti regales his poker buddies with tales of his exploits in The Pacific during World War II, blending heroism and vivid memories into stories that linger long after the cards are dealt.

Mean Ends

A buried body, a missing sister, and an intrusive neighbor turn Eric’s evening into a nightmare. And with the sun still high, his already terrible day is far from hitting rock bottom.

Save Yourself

Calling the number on a billboard seems like the only way to save himself. But as chaos unfolds, a man must question whether his desperate act is truly salvation—or something else.

In the Gutter

After a struggling bike courier has his bike stolen, he is forced to reevaluate his friendships and the ties that bind, as he attempts to retrieve it before work the next day.

Black Metal

A black teen dreams of becoming a heavy metal artist, clashing with his father, a failed jazz musician, as he fights to carve his own path in a world that doubts him.

The Golden Lion

A family man struggles with a surreal addiction, symbolizing its grip and toll on loved ones. Inspired by personal experience, the story echoes Hercules' battle with the ego’s dark lion.

Unprofessional

Terry has just been fired. It seems like the whole world is against him, but when an anonymous job flyer gives him an opportunity to redeem himself, it only complicates his situation further.

Dream Lover

In the 1950s, a housewife meets the man of her dreams. What starts as an idyllic story soon twists into a chilling nightmare, revealing dark truths hidden beneath the facade of perfection.

& yet here we are...

On a ferry deck, a couple embraces in the sea breeze as their lifetime passes before them. Through stop-motion animation, their love is woven between time, memories and the ocean.

Never Too Old

Libby James, the grandmother of women’s competitive running, started at 35. Once holding more records than Flo-Jo and Bolt combined, she still dominates, with six American records and global accolades.

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