Telluride Film Festival began in 1974 and has since grown into one of the largest, most celebrated film fests in the country. People come from all over for this four-day event featuring mostly new films. There are always big celebrities and filmmakers in attendance, making this event all the more popular.
Usually held shortly after the popular Cannes Film Festival and directly before the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, all eyes of the film industry are on Colorado when this festival is held. This year’s 52nd annual festival takes place from Friday to Monday, August 29th to September 1st, 2025.
Many well-known films debuted at the Telluride Film Festival and became phenomenal successes worldwide, such as Mulholland Drive and Brokeback Mountain.
Film aficionados love the Telluride Film Festival due to its commitment, purity, and intense cinephilia, as well as its appreciation of the art of filming. The event is held throughout downtown, and accommodations, including hotels and campgrounds, fill up fast during this event, so be sure to make reservations early.
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Details
Address: 109 East Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
Phone: 510-665-9494 – HQ in CA
Date: Friday-Monday, August 29-September 1, 2025
Website: telluridefilmfestival.org