Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest

Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest Join us October 17-24, 2026 for our inaugural film fest in Sandpoint, Idaho!

The Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest is dedicated to celebrating the art of cinema in all its forms, offering a welcoming and inclusive platform for filmmakers and audiences alike.

05/30/2026

With 11 film categories, there’s something for every filmmaker out there.

🎞️ Documentary
🎬 Narrative
⛷️ Untamed (Action Sports)
⛰️ Made in Idaho
🌲 Green Horizons/Voices for Change (Environmental & Social Justice)
🏳️‍🌈 Love Out Loud (LGBTQIA+)
🤖 Animation
👁️ Experimental
🔄 Past Forward (Films from 2000 to Now)
📚The Next Wave (Student Works)
📸 Youth Works (Under 18)

Extended Deadline - May 31
Final Deadline -July 31

Event Date - Oct 17-24, 2026

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🎬CALL FOR ENTRIES 🎬 The Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest is still accepting submissions! We’re looking for bold storytelling, u...
05/26/2026

🎬CALL FOR ENTRIES 🎬

The Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest is still accepting submissions!

We’re looking for bold storytelling, unforgettable voices, and films that move audiences. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or a seasoned creator, we want to see your work on the big screen in beautiful North Idaho.

✨ Features
✨ Shorts
✨ Action Sports
✨ Documentaries
✨ Student Films
✨ Films from 2000 to Now
✨ Experimental & Independent Cinema

Join a community of filmmakers, artists, and film lovers for an incredible celebration of cinema.

📍 Sandpoint, Idaho
📆 Deadline coming soon
🎥 Submit your film 👉 https://filmfreeway.com/sandpointidahofilmfest

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Sandpoint Magazine is out, and we made the cut! Pick up your copy to learn a bit about the film fest, happening from Oct...
05/16/2026

Sandpoint Magazine is out, and we made the cut! Pick up your copy to learn a bit about the film fest, happening from Oct 17-24, 2026 🎥

Learn more 👉 www.sandpointidahofilmfest.org

05/01/2026

This might look like an ordinary film festival, but we’re thinking big picture 🎥

Becoming a reliable community partner, inspiring the next generation of young filmmakers, and giving back to the community are just a few of our initial goals for this year, and we have an even bigger vision for the years ahead.

🗓️ Oct 17-24, 2026
🧭 Sandpoint, ID

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Thanks to Sara and Joey at for letting us have some fun at the alehouse 🍻

04/28/2026

Clock’s tickin’ ⏰

🎬 Regular Deadline - April 30

🎥 Extended Deadline - May 31

🍿 Final Deadline - July 31

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02/02/2026

Meet the team! Nick Hyphen 🎥 - our Festival Director.

Nick is a ski patroller, filmmaker, off-road racer, and former wildland firefighter who has been living in Sandpoint for the last decade.

His commitment and drive to bring this event to fruition are rooted in a desire to make filmmaking accessible to aspiring creatives in the region.

01/26/2026

Meet the team! Chris Renfer 🎬 - our Director of Marketing.

Videographer, photographer, and drone pilot, his commitment to visual storytelling has taken him around the world, capturing projects across a wide range of genres.

From social media to community outreach, he plays a key role in driving the festival forward. His passion for bringing inspiring stories to light is what's going to make our inaugural year one to remember!

01/19/2026

Meet the team! Michael Boge🎤- our Director of Operations.

Immersed in Idaho culture, ski patroller at Schweitzer, restaurant operator, and producer of over 250+ shows in three cities, bringing quality events to North Idaho is his passion. This ain’t his first rodeo!

Michael is our grounding force and our voice of reason. He is a huge part of what keeps us motivated every day, and reminds us that anything is possible!

Your 2026 Submission Deadlines are here⏳Let the countdown begin!🎞️ Early Bird - March 31🎬 Regular - April 30🎥 Extended -...
01/15/2026

Your 2026 Submission Deadlines are here⏳Let the countdown begin!

🎞️ Early Bird - March 31
🎬 Regular - April 30
🎥 Extended - May 31
🍿 Final - July 31

You can find more info about the festival and submission entry guidelines here - https://filmfreeway.com/sandpointidahofilmfest

We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on!

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Sandpoint, ID
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