The Arc of Larimer County’s annual film festival aligns with awareness month to dispel stereotypes about individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The festival features short films that spread awareness and dispel stereotypes about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you everyone who attended our 7th Annual Film Festival on March 8th, 2019!  You can view photos from the event by clicking here.

Please save the date for our 8th Annual Film Festival: March 27th, 2020!

Film Festival Contest

The Arc of Larimer County is looking for short films about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The winning submission will be shown with special honors at The Arc of Larimer County’s 8th Annual Film Festival in March 2020 to celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Guidelines:

• Films should be approximately 2-10 minutes in length
• All films must be submitted by January 31st, 2020
• For a full copy of contest rules, more information, or to submit a film, please contact filmfestival@arclc.org

To view a PDF version of our Film Festival Contest Flyer, click here.

Previous Film Festival Contest Winners:

2019: “Welcome to Wesley’s World”

Click here to view “Welcome to Wesley’s World” on YouTube
Click here to read more about the film

2018: “The Adventures of Rick and Lisa”

Click here to view “The Adventures of Rick and Lisa” on YouTube
Click here to read more about the film

2017: “Special Talents”

Click here to view “Special Talents” on YouTube

2016: “Zach Wood: This is How I Roll”

Click here to view “Zach Wood: This is How I Roll” on YouTube

Learn More:

Watch the CTV Channel 11 Segment about the 6th Annual Film Festival here:

Sponsorship:

If you are interested in being a sponsor of the Film Festival, contact film@arclc.org.  We have a variety of marketing opportunities for sponsors and are happy to discuss what you’re looking for in a sponsorship.