The Dam Short Film Festival has become a traditional Southern Nevada cultural event that attracts thousands of visitors to Boulder City each February. The festival has welcomed scores of filmmakers from all over the world and has screened several thousand unique independent short films during its history.
The year 2026 marks the 22nd annual edition of the film festival, one of the top 100 best reviewed in the world!
Enjoy documentaries, dramas, and comedies as well as unique voices in animation, horror, and sci-fi. Meet the filmmakers and attend the Awards Ceremony & Best of Fest Screening on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Dam Short Film Festival
February 11-16, 2026
various times (see full schedule here)
Single tickets start at $12.50
Elaine K. Smith Building
700 Wyoming St.
Boulder City, NV 89005
