ScorpiusFest will be back in Boulder, Colorado
For a 2027 Festival
Exact dates to be announced soon
Now accepting submissions

An annual showcase of independent films, shorts & documentaries from around the globe.

A seasoned team of indie filmmakers and past attendees leading the charge.

More than screenings — connect with fellow creators, discover new voices, and be part of a vibrant indie film community in Boulder.
IMDb credit & Scorpius Awards in features, shorts, docs, acting, score, cinematography, and audience choice.
Incredible event! Deeply impressed by the organization and the quality of the connections made. Huge thanks to the team for their hard work. Special thanks to Evan for being a stellar host, his charisma turned a potentially daunting Q&A into an absolute breeze. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for screening Cell Buddies at your festival and even awarding it with Best Animation! We are honored to be part of your program. It’s been an incredible year for this student film, traveling to over 40 countries. We’ve seen that audiences worldwide really connect with the story, and we hope your audience enjoyed the screening as much as we enjoyed being part of your event. Thanks for supporting independent stop motion animation.
This new iteration of Scorpius Fest was so much fun. Really appreciated all the hard work everyone put into making the festival happen!
This has been my favorite festival so far! Everything, from the amazing staff to a diverse selection of films and informative panels, made this a trip worth taking. Congratulations on your first year under new management, excited to see what next year brings!
I’m very happy and grateful that my animation was selected and screened at ScorpiusFest. It was a very positive experience in every sense. The festival is well organized, communication with the team was excellent, and the event offers great visibility for filmmakers, along with engaging interaction on social media. I also really appreciated the passion and dedication behind the festival. It creates a welcoming space for independent filmmakers and encourages meaningful exchange between creators and audiences. It’s clearly a festival with a lot of potential that will continue to grow in the coming editions and will surely become a sought-after stop on the festival circuit. Highly recommended.✨
ScorpiusFest is incredibly well-organized and deeply supportive of its filmmakers. We were thrilled to have BROKEN REALITY in the program and loved the active engagement on social media. A truly professional experience that we highly recommend!



