Royal Gorge Film Commission

03/23/2026

Colorado’s film future is being shaped right now, and Fremont County has every reason to speak up.

The Royal Gorge Film Commission supports continued funding for the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media.

For rural communities like ours, this matters. A strong statewide film office helps Colorado stay competitive, supports production attraction, strengthens workforce development, and helps open doors for regions beyond the Front Range. In Fremont County, that can mean more visibility, more economic activity, more opportunities for local crew and creatives, and more business for the places where productions stay, eat, shop, and work. 

We are working hard to build the Royal Gorge Region as a film-ready destination. We believe Fremont County belongs in Colorado’s film future, and that future is stronger when the state continues to invest in the infrastructure and leadership that help this industry grow.

If you believe in local jobs, small business impact, creative opportunity, and a stronger future for film in Colorado, now is the time to reach out to your state senator and representative. Share your story. Make it personal. Let them know why continued support for COFTM matters to you and to communities like ours.

Use Colorado’s official Find My Legislator tool to contact your elected officials. See link below:

https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator

Royal Gorge Film Commission
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03/18/2026

Filmmakers, photographers, and content creators in the Royal Gorge Region: this is important.

The U.S. Forest Service has updated its filming and still photography permitting rules under the EXPLORE Act, making things easier for many small, low-impact shoots on National Forest System lands.

What this means in simple terms:
• Small crews may no longer need a permit
• Some mid-sized crews may qualify for a simplified authorization with no fee
• Larger or higher-impact productions may still require permits and fees

As always, factors like location sensitivity, visitor impact, safety, exclusive use, staging, and production footprint still matter.

If you film on or near federal lands, this is worth reviewing before your next project.

Learn more:

https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05457.pdf

02/27/2026

Teachers: Looking for a great classroom film resource? Mountainfilm for Students (COFTM partner) is free for public K–12 schools — grade-level film playlists, lesson plans, discussion prompts, and assembly support. 🎥🏫

Learn more at the link below👇

https://www.mountainfilm.org/mountainfilm-initiatives/students/

Teachers! COFTM’s partner, Mountainfilm, ignites the imagination and broadens perspectives through their student programs. Access lessons that spark dynamic conversations from engaging content and inspiring stories through grade-level documentaries about adventure, environmentalism, community. With Mountainfilm for Students, get grade level film playlists, lesson plans, discussion prompts, assembly guides and support from Mountainfilm on Tour staff. This is free for public K-12 schools. 📽️ 🏫

Check out Mountainfilm to learn more! https://www.mountainfilm.org/mountainfilm-initiatives/students/

02/26/2026

Sundance dates announced for 2027!

02/23/2026

We were happy to attend the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance’s 138th Annual Banquet - an excellent evening and a great presentation. Grateful for our community and the connections!

02/22/2026

Big changes are coming to the Cañon Cinema, located at 127 Justice Center Road, but they’ve all been requested by Cañon City residents, and co-owners Brandon Jones and Luke Parker-Bowles are …

02/11/2026

We are excited for the State of the State this Thursday evening!

Check out CFVA’s State of the State Speaker Highlight - Lauren Sloan, our new State Colorado Film Commissioner!

The CFVA’s State of the State program features industry updates, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that foster collaboration and celebrate the community’s collective achievements.

On February 12, 2026, the event will take place at the Sie FilmCenter, House Theater 2, in Denver.
* Doors Open: 6:30 pm
* Program: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
* Happy Hour Networking to Follow

If you do plan to attend, please register at the CFVA website!

Excited and hope to see you there!

CFVA’s State of the State Speaker Highlight!

At 2026’s State of the State, we will be hearing from many amazing speakers, including Lauren Sloan our Colorado Film Commissioner. You don’t want to miss this!

The Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA) hosts its annual State of the State event to inform, engage, and connect Colorado’s film and video community. This signature gathering brings together industry professionals from across the state to examine the current landscape and future outlook of Colorado’s film and media sector. The program features industry updates, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that foster collaboration and celebrate the community’s collective achievements.
On February 12, 2026, the event will take place at the Sie FilmCenter, House Theater 2, in Denver.
* Doors Open: 6:30 pm
* Program: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
* Happy Hour Networking to Follow
The State of the State provides a valuable forum for industry professionals to connect, share insights, and stay informed about key developments shaping Colorado’s film and video industry.
Streaming live at 7:00 p.m.

Register at the CFVA website!

02/05/2026

The Royal Gorge Film Festival schedule is now LIVE! Make sure you get your tickets for this inaugural event happening right here in Fremont County, CO!

Our schedule is live for the film fest! Get ready for some great films in a beautiful historic theater Saturday February 14th at the Skyline Theater!

10:00AM Morning Kickoff

10:30AM Race America

12:00PM Outdoor Block
Dragons Teeth
Fly Chicks
Line of Fire
The Way of Stone

1:45PM Animated Block
Thunder Rises
Solar Neighbor

2:15PM Building on the Edge

3:45PM Music Block
Riot Grrrl
Swing for the Fences

4:15PM Western Block
They Paid for the Sins of Others
Dusty Damned & Dead
No Dollars for the Dead
Opposable

6:00PM Doors Open for Feature Film

7PM Awards & Closing
Awards Presentation 7:00 - 7:15
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox 7:15PM - 9:00PM

01/30/2026

🎥 The cameras behind Sundance 2026 documentaries 👉
https://ymcinema.com/cameras-behind-sundance-2026-documentaries
From the Sony FX6 to the ARRI ALEXA Mini, real-world documentary choices tell a clear story 📽️

01/24/2026

🎬 CFVA State of the State: 2026 — Colorado’s film community, this one’s for you.

Join the Colorado Film & Video Association and the Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media for their annual State of the State gathering—an evening of industry updates, panels, and the kind of networking that actually moves projects forward. The Royal Gorge Film Commission will be there and cheering on the statewide momentum.

📍 Sie FilmCenter (House Theater 2) — 2510 E Colfax Ave, Denver
🗓 Thursday, February 12, 2026
🕡 Doors: 6:30 PM
🕖 Program: 7:00–8:00 PM
🍻 Happy Hour: 8:00 PM (Lobby)
📺 Streaming live at 7:00 PM

If you’re building, hiring, scouting, pitching, or just staying plugged into the direction of Colorado film—show up (or stream in).

The event is listed on our website at the following link. Please make sure you RSVP for this event:
https://royalgorgefilmcommission.com/events/state-of-the-state-26

01/23/2026

Royal Gorge Film Festival will host the film festival over Valentine’s Day weekend at the Historic Skyline Theater, with Headlining Feature: “The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox,” a locally fil…

01/22/2026

Very exciting! Come check out the Royal Gorge Film Festival on Valentines Day at the historic Skyline Theatre! Get your tickets now!