Dam Short Film Festival

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Arts & CultureBoulder City
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhat sets this festival apart is its
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City

Dam Short Film Festival programs short films in themed screening blocks rather than a random mix, giving each session in Boulder City its own mood. Q&A sessions with attending filmmakers continue the conversation after the lights come up, and mixers and parties carry the social side of the week beyond the theater seats.

You step in from the desert cold and the room changes instantly: one film ends, another begins, and the audience barely has time to exhale before a comedy, a ghost story, or a tiny heartbreak flashes across the screen.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this festival apart is its themed-block structure: rather than stacking unrelated shorts together, programmers group films by mood or subject, so a session can swing from eerie silence to loud laughter within a single block by design rather than accident

02

The mystery stays covered

Q&A sessions with filmmakers turn each screening into an ongoing conversation rather than a one-way viewing, and mixers and parties extend that social energy into the evening beyond the theater itself

03

The city starts moving

The old movie-house setting in Boulder City adds a sense of scale that a modern multiplex would not give a short-film program

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Themed screening blocks and post-screening filmmaker Q&A sessions define Dam Short Film Festival's identity

Water and renewal

Living ritual

turning short-form cinema into an ongoing conversation rather than a passive viewing experience

The sacred route

Living ritual

Mixers and parties extending the social side of the festival beyond the theater have become a fixed part of the week

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Wear quiet, comfortable layers suited to air-conditioned theaters and February desert nights, which cool off fast even after a mild day.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

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Boulder City, United States

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dam Short Film Festival?

Dam Short Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 11–16 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dam Short Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Boulder City, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Boulder City, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLdamshortfilm.org
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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