Tier 2
Telluride, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
MOUNTAINFILM FESTIVAL | MAY 27-31, 2027 Using the power of film, art and ideas, Mountainfilm inspires audiences to create a better world. Held every Memorial Day weekend (May 27-31, 2027), the festival brings together a community of filmmakers and change makers, showcasing
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Short Film to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
The main submission deadline for Mountainfilm in Telluride is around 14 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Mountainfilm in Telluride costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Regional. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. Mountainfilm in Telluride can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Mountainfilm in Telluride takes place in Telluride, United States.
Mountainfilm in Telluride is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Mountainfilm in Telluride through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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