Cordillera International Film Festival

Cordillera International Film Festival is a horror film festival based in . top of page Our Mission As a champion of diverse voices, the Cordillera Int'l Film Festival, located in the beautiful Reno Tahoe region of Nevada, has quickly become one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” according to MovieMaker Magazine for two years in a row, and is ranked in the Top 1% of over 15,000 film festivals worldwide by FilmFreeway. Cordillera features 5-Days filled with 150+ films, celebrity panels, red carpet premieres, parties and a Grand Jury made up of iconic industry leaders. Join us for the Ninth Annual Cordillera International Film Festival October 1st - 5th, 2026 Reno -Tahoe, Nevada ‣ 5 Days ‣ 150+ Official Selections ‣ 4000+ Submissions from 83 Countries ‣ Celebrity Panels ‣ Red Carpet Premiers + Parties ‣ Staged Readings of our Finalist Screenplays ‣ PitchFest! ‣ Filmmaker Q&As + More! Event Calendar Reno Arch Movies in the Park - Downtown Reno Future Filmmakers Premiere Night Reno Arch 1/17 bottom of page. Featuring feature-length films, it showcases fully developed horror narratives and established filmmakers. Filmmakers are invited to submit their work and participate in this celebration of horror cinema. Through screenings, networking, and industry engagement, the festival builds community among horror creators and enthusiasts.