ScorpiusFest is back with a fresh team and a new location! This time, we’re in Boulder, Colorado, and our mission remains the same: to present thought-provoking films, shorts, and documentaries that push boundaries. We’re thrilled to feature both emerging directors and seasoned professionals from around the world who share their cultural stories and explore the unknown. If you have a project that fits our vibe, we’d love to hear from you! Check out the details and requirements below.
Feb 28th - March 1st 2026 | Boulder, CO
A New Era Begins
ScorpiusFest returns in 2026 with a fresh team, a new home in Boulder, and the same unapologetic love for bold, independent film. Join us February 28–March 1 at the Dairy Arts Center for a celebration of fearless storytelling from around the world.
An annual showcase of independent films, shorts & documentaries from around the globe.
A fresh 2026 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.
Spectacular by Comparison
A honest exploration of Scorpiusfest's tumultuous 2023 edition and Steffon's story—the festival's original director—as he confronts the festival's challenges and his personal hurdles. The documentary sheds light on Steffon's resilient journey and the united community of filmmakers who stood by him. Through unscripted interviews and candid moments, it paints a genuine picture of artistic collaboration's strength and its healing influence.
Great intimate setting to showcase your work and view other talented filmmakers' works.
Had a great time this year. Last year we went as just audience members, this year as filmmakers. A great opportunity to meet and network with filmmakers around the world.
Thank you for screening "Garbage Out"! It was a great event with a thoughtful Q&A after the screening (great questions from the audience). Really good networking and met some awesome people! Great to have the opportunity to go and would go again!
Super grateful to have my music video screened and selected at Scorpiusfest. It was a honor to interact with so many talented film makers! The festival is very intimate and personal which I loved.
We are honoured and happy that our film The Psychiatrist won the award for Best Horror Short Film at Scorpiusfest. We were not able to attend in person this time unfortunately but the communication with the festival director Steffon was great and we really hope to be there next time!
Thank you so much to Steffon and the rest of the Programming Team at the Scorpiusfest Film Festival for choosing WordLotto for Best Comedy Feature. We are so grateful that the film gained exposure at their in-person screening in Park City. The other films were great and the people at the festival were fantastic. We really enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend it highly. Hope to come back with the 2nd and 3rd and Etc.. episodes. Thanks Steffon.
Amazing and unique festival, the place to be if you are an indie filmmaker! I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to meet so many interesting filmmakers and make new friends at this really outstanding festival. Special thanks to Steffon Olsen for inviting me and making me feel like I'm part of a family. Thanks for having me, I feel honored and I hope to be back soon!
Thanks so much for a cool indie experience. Received some nice recognition, and the people putting on the fest were kind and enthusiastic.