Founded in 2005, the Estes Park Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to educate, inspire, and advance a greater appreciation of independent film and the preservation of historic cinematic landmarks.

The specific objectives and purposes of the Estes Park Film Festival are:

  1. Instruct the public on filmmaking, as this subject is useful to individuals and beneficial to the community.
  2. Educate and encourage the community and individuals to create films for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities.
  3. Promote culture and the development of the arts.
  4. Promote the preservation of historic cinematic landmarks.