Boulder County Film Commission's Fall Schmoozer & Creative Digital Awards!

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DATE: October 19, 2026
TIME: 5:00–7:30 PM
LOCATION: Limelight Hotel | 1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
COST: Film Commission Members $35 | Film Commission Non-Members $50 | $15 Students

PLEASE NOTE: If you have submitted for award consideration, your submission includes a ticket to this event. You do not need to reregister unless you are registering a guest.

Join the Boulder County Film Commission for our annual Fall Schmoozer and inaugural Creative Digital Awards Night on October 19 at the Limelight Hotel Boulder.

We'll be celebrating and recognizing the creative professionals across the Front Range who tell their stories, shape their clients' style, and elevate their brands. As Boulder prepares for the national spotlight of the Sundance Film Festival, there has never been a better time to honor the filmmakers, photographers, designers, marketers, agencies, and digital creators who make our region one of the nation's most innovative creative hubs.

The evening will begin with the popular Fall Schmoozer networking reception, bringing together creative professionals, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders, and will be followed by the first-ever Creative Digital Awards, recognizing excellence in storytelling, digital media, design, marketing, photography, video production, creative leadership, and community impact.

Come celebrate the talent, innovation, and creative spirit that help define Colorado's Front Range—and help build momentum for the exciting future ahead.  Learn more about submitting your entries below. 

One community. One stage. One night celebrating the Front Range's creative best.

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CONSIDERATION FOR AWARDS 

SUBMISSION WINDOW: July 1 - August 15, 2026
SUBMISSION PRICING: Please select the appropriate category here, and submit payment for your entry/entries when prompted. 

• Non-Member $65 (Includes One Event Ticket)
• Member $45 (Includes One Event Ticket)
• Student $25 (Includes One Event Ticket)

The inaugural Fall Schmoozer and Creative Digital Awards Night celebrates the filmmakers, photographers, designers, marketers, agencies, developers, and creative professionals producing exceptional work across Boulder County and the Front Range. Submit your best projects, showcase your talent, and compete for recognition among the region's most accomplished creative professionals.

As Boulder County prepares for the arrival of the Sundance Film Festival, there has never been a better time to put your work on center stage.

Submit your entries. Celebrate your craft. Be recognized among the best.

Categories Include: 

• Best Video Production
• Best Cinematographer, DP, or Videographer
• Best Editing & Post-Production
• Best Audio & Sound Designer
• Best Still Photographer
• Best Design & Digital Experience
• Best Marketing Campaign
• Best Impact or Purpose-Driven Content
• Innovation in Creative Technology
• Emerging Creator (Student)

Prior to submitting, please read the Rules and Policies. 

To complete your submission and payment, please use our submission form. No entries will be accepted via email or other methods.

Questions? 
Creators are encouraged to reach out with questions before submitting. The goal is to make participation straightforward, transparent, and welcoming for creative professionals at every stage of their careers. Email filmcommission@boulderchamber.com. 

COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS: By attending this event, all participants are expected to abide by these, BOULDER CHAMBER Community Agreements and Code of Conduct.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUTING: The BOULDER CHAMBER and Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections (BCTC) encourage you to use sustainable transportation options to get to Chamber events! Learn more about transportation options in Boulder and how BCTC can help employers encourage their employees to commute sustainably, on the BCTC website or by emailing us at transportation@boulderchamber.com. BCTC promotes transportation choices that are efficient & sustainable and enhance the Boulder community as a great place to live, work, & play.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: By attending this event, photographs and videos of the event and individuals will be public and possibly used on future marketing for the BOULDER CHAMBER and its associates.

NOTE: The opinions and information provided by the BOULDER CHAMBER event speakers are strictly those of the speakers. The BOULDER CHAMBER does not necessarily endorse their opinions and has not independently verified the information presented.