Short Films I (Boulder International Film Festival)

The Museum welcomes the Boulder International Film Festival back to our Stewart Auditorium for three glorious days featuring a wide variety of films from local, national and international filmmakers. For full program and festival information, please visit the Boulder International Film Festival website.

You’re Invited! Opening Night Reception 

Join us as we kick off the 21st Annual Boulder International Film Festival and celebrate BIIF’s eighth year here at the Longmont Museum with a special opening night reception. Walk the red carpet, enjoy complimentary food and drink, and live music before enjoying Short Films as selected for inclusion in this year’s festival. Included with your purchase of tickets to Short Films 1.

Out for Delivery
US, Short Film, 17 minutes, 2025
Out for Delivery follows Joanna’s funny and sometimes undignified journey to seek a peaceful end of life through “death with dignity” medication.

Directed by Chelsea Christer. Colorado Premiere. Chelsea Christer in person.

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FATHER’S LETTERS
France/Russia, Short Animation, 12 minutes, 2024
In 1934, Professor Vangengheim is condemned to a gulag on a Russian archipelago. To protect his daughter Elya from the reality of his situation, he decides to let her believe, through his imaginative letters, that he has gone on an amazing expedition.
SUBTITLED. Directed by Alexey Evstigneev. Boulder Premiere

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ROOM TAKEN

Ireland, Short Film, 19 minutes, 2023
Shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards
Executive produced by Colin Farrell
Isaac, newly arrived from Ireland, is homeless and uncertain of where he can spend the night. After helping an elderly blind woman home with her packages, he secretly stays. Knowing she can’t see him – they form a unique bond.

Directed by Tj O’Grady Peyton. Produced by Colmán Mac Cionnaith. Colorado Premiere.

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THE ICE CREAM MAN
US, Short Film, 35 minutes, 2024
Shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards
Based on actual events. Shortly after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, a popular ice cream shop owner, Ernst Cahn, finds himself targeted by the infamous “Butcher of Lyon,” Klaus Barbie. As his world crumbles, “The Ice Cream Man” must choose between resistance and death, a choice that will reverberate throughout the country.

Directed by Robert Moniot. Produced by Greg Malone and Robert Moniot. Starring Noah Emmerich. Colorado Premiere.

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TERMINALLY ILL
US, Short Film, 8 minutes, 2023
Winner of Best Comedy Award and the Audience Award at Aspen Shortsfest
When a struggling rapper is summoned to his grandmother’s deathbed, he engages in a madcap freestyle in an attempt to prevent her from dying.
Directed by Chris Cole. Produced by Caroline Kaplan, Topher Lin, George Rush, and Devin Tusa. Boulder Premiere. Director Chris Cole in person.