Boulder Flatirons at sunrise
Iconic Landscapes

Shoot the
Extraordinary

The Flatirons. Alpine meadows. Urban energy. All within 10 minutes of downtown Boulder.

Film production behind the scenes
World-Class Crew

Local Talent.
Global Standards.

230+ verified professionals. From cinematographers to craft services. Ready to roll.

Boulder Theater marquee
Sundance 2027

20% Rebate.
100% Boulder.

Colorado's performance-based tax incentive plus Sundance 2027. The world is watching.

300+
Days of Sun
230+
Verified Crew
20%
Tax Rebate
45min
From Denver Airport

Reel Education. Real Jobs.
For All.

We are an arts-driven economic development organization. We attract film and media production to Boulder County, advocate for Colorado's film incentive program, and build the local workforce with the skills to fill the jobs we create.

Why Film in Boulder County?

Everything you need for a successful production, from location scouting to crew placement.

Location Scouting

From alpine meadows to urban streetscapes, we help you find the perfect backdrop. Access our database of 200+ film-ready locations.

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Crew & Vendors

Connect with 230+ verified local professionals. From cinematographers to craft services, find qualified crew for your production.

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Permits & Incentives

We navigate city, county, and open space permits for you. Plus, Colorado offers a 20% performance-based rebate on qualified expenses.

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Featured Locations

Diverse filming environments within minutes of each other

Driving Economic Impact

Film production creates jobs, supports local businesses, and puts Boulder County on the global media map.

$142M
Production Spending (2024-2025)
1,200+
Jobs Created Annually
45+
Projects Per Year

Recently Filmed in Boulder

Productions that chose Boulder County for their projects

Production
Feature

Heaven Sent

2024 • Romantic Comedy

Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua

Production
Documentary

The Alpinist

2021 • Documentary

Flatirons, Boulder Canyon

Production
TV Series

The Bridge

2023 • Drama

Multiple County Locations

Production
Commercial

Patagonia

2024 • Brand Campaign

Open Space Mountain Parks

Become a Boulder Film Insider

Join our community of filmmakers, crew, and industry professionals. Get access to exclusive screenings, workshops, location scouts, and networking events.

  • Free and paid membership options
  • Priority access to BCFC events
  • Listing in our Creative Directory
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Film screening
Boulder Theater
January 2027
Coming Soon

Sundance Film Festival 2027

The world's most prestigious independent film festival comes to Boulder. We're building the infrastructure to welcome filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals from around the globe.

  • Priority crew opportunities for Boulder County professionals
  • Boulder Theater, Dairy Arts Center, and outdoor venues
  • Year-round networking with global industry leaders
Join the Sundance Network

Upcoming Events

Workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities

Feb 24 5:00 PM

Winter Schmoozer

Network with Boulder County's creative community at NerdWallet Touchdown Club.

Register Free →
Feb 21 9:00 AM

Film Directing Workshop

Learn vision and craft from Andrea Nordgren of Heroine Films.

Learn More →
May 22 5:00 PM

Spring Schmoozer

Celebrate Sundance coming to Boulder at the historic Boulder Theater.

Register Now →

Ready to Film in Boulder?

Let us help you navigate permits, find locations, and connect with local crew.