IFP Reviews: Dam Short Film Festival | 150 Shorts, Six Days, and One Damn Good Festival
In this IFP Review, we’re talking about our experience attending the 22nd annual Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City, Nevada.
We reviewed the festival from the perspective of indie filmmakers who submitted a short film, attended in person, and screened alongside filmmakers from around the world. In 2026, Dam Short Film Festival featured more than 150 short films across 32 blocks over six days, making it a packed and energetic festival experience.
Dam Short Film Festival stood out for its strong films, full audiences, excellent networking opportunities, and a genuinely celebratory…
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