This fall, the Ridgway Creative District and the Ridgway Chautauqua Society at the Sherbino will once again be showcasing the work and creativity of regional (and global!) independent filmmakers. UPDATE: due to the ongoing pandemic, as well as local public health restrictions, we are moving our festival online for 2020. For a $10 fee, it will be available for viewing from Nov. 6th through Nov. 12th, and access to the films will be by signing up at our partner's website: https://sherbino.org
*This change is for the 2020 festival only.* We are very sorry to have to make this change, and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause, to filmmakers and attendees alike.
We are asking filmmakers to submit creative, high-quality films that run no more than 20 minutes, and that demonstrate engaging storytelling and strong filmmaking skills. All genres will be accepted.
Ridgway is a small, rural town on Colorado's Western Slope, located in a beautiful valley beneath the San Juan Mountains. The Ridgway Creative District has been a Colorado-certified creative district since 2013. Ridgway Chautauqua at the Sherbino is a 105-year old theater, run by the non-profit Ridgway Chautauqua Society. The Sherbino is known locally as "Ridgway's Living Room".
Four films will receive recognition in these categories:
Best of the Fest (chosen by our slate of professional filmmakers)
Best Amateur Filmmaker
Best Professional Filmmaker