THE 20TH VAIL FILM FESTIVAL - DECEMBER 7-10, 2023 

Screening narrative features, documentaries, short films and student films.

thursday, december 7

Opening Night Film, 7:30pm at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt

Opening Night Party, 9:30pm at the Colorado Snowsports Museum

Friday, DECEMBER 8

Film Screenings, 10:30am – 7pm at Chasing Rabbits

Making the documentary - Panel, 11am - 12:30pm at Chasing Rabbits

Film Screenings, 1pm – 11pm at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt

Screenplay Reading, 1:30pm - 2pm at Chasing Rabbits

Filmmaker Reception, 4pm – 6pm at 10th Mountain Whiskey

Saturday, DECEMBER 9

Film Screenings, 10:15am – 7pm at Chasing Rabbits

Producer Panel, 11:30am - 1pm at Chasing Rabbits

Actor/Director Panel, 1:30pm - 3pm at Chasing Rabbits

Film Screenings, 1:30pm – 11pm at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt

Choose from a wide variety of features, documentaries, short films and student films.

Filmmaker Panel Discussion, 11am – 12:30pm at Chasing Rabbits

Filmmaker Panel Discussion, 1:30m – 3pm at Chasing Rabbits

Awards Ceremony, 7pm – 7:30pm at at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt

2023 Vail Film Festival winning filmmakers receive their awards in each category: Features, Documentary, Shorts, Student Films, and the Audience Award.  

Closing Night Film, 7:30pm at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt

Closing Night Party, 10pm at La Tour restaurant

Sunday, DECEMBER 10

Film Screenings, 11:30am – 9pm at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt

The winners of Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Audience Award, Best Short Film, and Best Student Film will be played, along with a selection of festival favorites.

Eagle County Youth Program & Panel Discussion, 1pm – 3pm at the Cascade Theater by the Grand Hyatt