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Upcoming Events

 

Climate Comedy Shorts
Film Festival 

 

Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:45-11:15 AM

Free Admission

In person

Theatre Building C370, The Loft Theatre
University of Colorado, Boulder

Or Online

via Zoom


Free Admission, open to the public, all are welcome!

In this 2026, 11th annual competition, we seek to harness the powers of climate comedy through compelling, 
resonant and meaningful FILMS – up to 2 minutes in length. 

Check out past winners.

Hosted by Inside the Greenhouse and the SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education

Details for submission:
AWARD CRITERIA

Successful entries will have found the funny while relating to climate change issues. Each entry will be reviewed by a jury composed of students, staff and faculty at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder.

AWARD PAYOUT

1st place: $1000 prize ~ 2nd place: $500 ~ 3rd place: $250

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1-2 page pdf description of entry, including

 

SUBMISSION, DECISION & ACCEPTANCE DEADLINES

Feb 23: entries due to itgcomedy@colorado.edu
April 13: applicants informed of decisions
May 13: recipient must respond and complete CU Boulder’s associated paperwork

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