"Some films were never meant to be seen just once."
— Redux Denver International Film Festival
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Redux Denver International Film Festival is actively seeking sponsors and vendors to help bring this experience to life. Whether you're a local business, national brand, in-kind partner, or service provider — there's a place for you in this festival.
A pandemic shut down the circuit. A filmmaker didn't know where to submit. A great film ran out of runway before it found its audience. A director made something extraordinary and simply didn't have the resources to get it in front of the right rooms.
Redux exists for all of them. Most films have a festival run of two to three years — and then the window closes. We believe that window should never be the end of the story. Redux is where the next chapter begins — and we are proud to stand alongside the festivals, filmmakers, and communities who helped get these films this far.
Redux Denver International Film Festival exists for filmmakers who made something great but didn't get the circuit they deserved — whether they were overlooked, underfunded, disrupted, or simply didn't know where to start. Some films were never meant to be seen just once — and we built this festival to prove it.
40%
Covid casualties
An estimated 40% of festival-ready films from 2019–2022 had their entire circuit disrupted or cancelled. Their stories didn't end — they were interrupted.
1 in 8
Acceptance rate
Major festivals accept roughly 1 in 8 submissions. Many exceptional films are passed over for reasons that have nothing to do with quality. Excellence doesn't expire.
0
Second chances
There is no major festival specifically built to give great films and great filmmakers a second run at the circuit. Redux Denver is the first of its kind — anywhere in the world.
Who We Welcome
Redux is for filmmakers who deserve their moment.
If your film is three years or older and its story isn't finished, this is your stage. Films from any festival background — from Sundance alumni to first-time submitters — are welcome here. We are here to celebrate what deserves to be seen.
The Disrupted
Covid-era films
Films whose festival run was cancelled or significantly disrupted between 2019 and 2023. Your moment was taken — we're giving it back. No recency limit on production year.
The Deserving
Films ready for more
Whether your film played amazing festivals or no festivals at all — if it's three years or older and deserves a wider audience, Redux welcomes it. We celebrate the journey, not just the resume.
The Undiscovered
Limited market exposure
Films that found an audience somewhere but never broke through to major markets, press, or distribution attention. The world wasn't wide enough — yet.
The First-Timers
New to the circuit
Filmmakers who didn't know where to submit, couldn't afford a full submission campaign, or simply didn't have the industry access to get their work in front of the right eyes. Redux meets you where you are.
The Slate
Production submissions
Production companies may submit completed films from their slate for industry-focused slots. Ideal for companies with quality work seeking fresh distribution conversations and market exposure.
Our only rule
Three years or older
Redux accepts films completed in 2024 or earlier. Beyond that, we don't believe in rigid restrictions. If your film has a story worth telling and a story worth finishing — we want to hear from you.
The Full Experience
Seven days. One defining moment in Denver.
Redux runs June 22–28, 2027 — seven days that build from community connection to world-class cinema to lasting industry relationships. The festival itself is June 23–27. June 22 and June 28 belong to the filmmakers.
June 22, 2027
Pre-Festival Pop-Up
The night before it all starts. Filmmakers, industry guests, and film lovers gather informally — no programming, no pressure. Community-organized. Redux holds the space.
Community-driven · Not festival-programmed
June 23, 2027
Opening Night
Opening Ceremony. The Redux Opening Night Film. Welcome Reception. Industry badge kickoff. The moment Redux becomes real.
Official festival programming
June 24, 2027
Day Two
Morning and afternoon screenings. Filmmaker panels. Industry mixer. The festival finds its rhythm.
Screenings · Panels · Mixer
June 25, 2027
Day Three
Workshops. Documentary block. Keynote address. Filmmaker dinner. The conversations that change careers.
Workshops · Keynote · Dinner
June 26, 2027
Day Four
Short film blocks. Distribution panel. Narrative screenings. Community free screening open to all Denver.
Shorts · Distribution · Community
June 27, 2027
Closing Night & Awards
Final screenings. The Closing Night Film. The Redux Awards Show. Closing celebration. The night these films finally get their moment.
Closing Film · Awards · Celebration
June 28, 2027
Post-Festival Meet-Ups
One cozy, sponsor-hosted venue. Reconnect with the people you met, follow up on conversations, and close the week the right way. Community-driven — but with a warm home base.
Community-driven · Sponsor-hosted venue
The Bookends
Redux begins and ends with community.
The festival itself is June 23–27. But the Redux experience starts the night before and ends the morning after. These two days belong to the people — not the programming.
Before the festival
June 22
The Pre-Redux Pop-Up
A casual gathering the night before opening. No programming. No schedule. No pressure. Just filmmakers, film lovers, and industry guests in the same room. Redux holds the space — the community fills it.
Denver venue TBD. Community-organized. Free to attend. Details via @ReduxFilmFest
After the festival
June 28
Post-Redux Coffee Meet-Ups
The festival is over — the conversations aren't. June 28 brings everyone back together in one sponsor-hosted venue across Denver. A cozy, intentional close to the week. The filmmaker you met on day two. The distributor you connected with. One room. No agenda. Just the conversations worth finishing.
Sponsor-hosted venue. Community-driven. Location announced closer to the festival via @ReduxFilmFest
Redux Awards
Every category. Every story.
Redux recognizes the full range of cinematic work — short films, features, POC / proof of concept, series, and special awards.
Under 40 minutes
Short Film
Best Narrative Short
Short Film
Best Documentary Short
Short Film
Best Animated Short
Short Film
Best Experimental Short
Short Film
Best Comedy Short
Short Film
Best Drama Short
Short Film
Best Horror Short
Short Film
Best Thriller Short
Short Film
Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy Short
Short Film
Best Student Short
40+ minutes
Feature Film
Best Narrative Feature
Feature Film
Best Documentary Feature
Feature Film
Best Animated Feature
Feature Film
Best Comedy Feature
Feature Film
Best Drama Feature
Feature Film
Best Horror Feature
Feature Film
Best Thriller Feature
Feature Film
Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy Feature
Web, Digital, Television, Independent Episodic. Series with an existing season must submit at least two episodes. Pilot-only projects may submit under Best Pilot Episode.
Series / Episodic
Best Drama Series
Series / Episodic
Best Comedy Series
Series / Episodic
Best Documentary Series
Series / Episodic
Best Thriller / Horror Series
Series / Episodic
Best Animated Series
Series / Episodic
Best Pilot Episode
Short-form work designed to demonstrate the vision, tone, and viability of a larger project. All genres welcome. The Best POC award is presented under Special & Jury Awards.
POC Category
Best Short-to-Feature POC
POC Category
Best Concept-to-Series POC
Signature Awards
Signature
The Redux Second Act Award
Signature
Audience Choice Award
Signature
Best International Film
Signature
Best POC
Craft Awards
Craft
Best Director
Craft
Best Screenplay
Craft
Best Cinematography
Craft
Best Editing
Craft
Best Casting
Performance Awards
Performance
Best Actor
Performance
Best Actress
Performance
Best Supporting Actor
Performance
Best Supporting Actress
Grand Jury Awards
Grand Jury
Best Feature Film
Grand Jury
Best Short Film
Grand Jury
Best Series
Grand Jury
Best Documentary
Redux Throwback Screenings
"Some films were never meant to be seen just once."
Throwback screening lineup announced closer to the festival · Follow @ReduxFilmFest
Follow Redux
Find us everywhere. Follow the journey.
We're building Redux in public. Follow along as we announce the lineup, open submissions, and bring this to life.