The 2025 Boulder Enoff Will Be An In-Person Festival, Screenings With Feature And Short Films, Interviews, And Bonus Content Playing

Best Narrative, Documentary Features And Short Films From Around The Globe — Program Available June 2025

Opening And Closing Night Receptions Of Live Music, Food & Libations, Hilton Garden Inn On Canyon And Velvet Elk Lounge On 13th St, Boulder

Screenings At Dairy Arts Center’s Boedecker Cinema And Gordon Gamm Theater

Post-Screening Q&A With Guests From Film, Science, And Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts

The Beauty And Amenities Of The City Of Boulder In Summer - Take A Moment, Take A Walk

Schedule Of Events:

July 17, 2025

Opening Night Reception & Film
5:30pm To 9:00pm
Start At The Hilton Garden Inn And End At The Dairy Arts Center

Reception At Hilton Garden Inn Boulder On Canyon. Outdoor Courtyard
Buffet, Appetizers, & Libations (Cocktails, Wine, Beer, Or Soft Drink)
Live Music By The Atom Collective, A Jazz Band Making People Happy On Colorado's Front Range Since 2019.
Kyle Banker At Piano, Tobin Munsat On Drums, Adisa Nickerson On Trumpet, & Todd Van Selus On Bass. Click Here For Short Clip
Film At 7:30pm At Dairy Arts Center The Lost Wolves Of Yellowstone
We Suggest You Park Free At The Dac And Walk 2 Blocks To The Garden Inn

Opening Night Film -The Lost Wolves Of Yellowstone Features Dir. Tom Winston And Rick Schwolsky, With A Panel Discussion Including Cu Professor Joanna Lambert, Rocky Mountain Wolf Project Board Member, And Journalist Daniel Glick, Who Reported On The Initial Wolf Capture In British Columbia.

Location: Dairy Arts Center — Gordon Gamm Theater at 7:30 pm 

July 18, 2025

When We Cycle And Cycling Without Age
In The Film When We Cycle, We Will Look Into The Great Unknown. What Are The Different Developments In Society And What Might Be The Role Of The Bike In These Possible Futures? Does The Fast Efficient Cyclist Get Priority Or Are Other Scenarios Conceivable? And How Will That Effect The City Of The Future? Various Experts And Everyday Cyclists Will Take You On This Journey Through Different Imaginable Futures For Cycling. 

Co-Director Gertjan Hulster

Runtime: 70 Mins. 

Cycling Without Age
Cycling Without Age – An Idea And A Non-Profit Which Started In Copenhagen In 2012 And Is Now Present In 40 Countries Worldwide. This Captivating Film Promises To Take You On A Journey Of Compassion, Community, And The Joy Of Cycling. The Film Explores The Impact Of A Social Initiative That Uses Volunteers To Cycle With Senior Citizens In Trishaw Bikes. The Initiative, Also Known As Cycling Without Age, Aims To Reconnect Older Adults With Their Communities And The Outdoors. 

Directed By Isaac Seigel-Boettner

Runtime: 17 Mins.

Location: Boedecker Cinema 

4:30pm - Out There: A National Park Story

Location: Gordon Gamm Theater in Dairy Arts Center

Discussion With Dir. Brendan Hall Via Zoom
“Our National Parks Are Places Of Discovery About Nature, History, Our Nation And Ourselves. Out There: A National Parks Story Beautifully Captures And Shares The Emotions Friends, Family And Visitors Feel Watching A Grand Canyon Sunset, A Walk Amongst The Redwood Giants, Or A Cold Dip In A Mountain Stream. Through Their Eyes And Voices, And Superb Visuals, You Will Share Their Sense Of Awe. It Reminds Us That These National Park Experiences Are There For Us All.” - Jon Jarvis, 18th Director Of The U.S. National Parks Service

“It Was Worth The Struggle, The Resilience, The Hard Work, And The Courage As This Majestic Film Is A True ‘Tour De Force’ And It Will Amaze You By Its Beauty And Its Spirituality.” - Emmanuel Itier, Filmfestivals.Com

A Young Filmmaker Sets Out On A 10,000-Mile Exploration Of The National Parks With His Childhood Friend During The Centennial Year Of The Formation Of The National Park Service. Along The Way, The Two Record Stories Of The People That Work In The Parks And Those That Come To Enjoy Them, As Part Of The Rich Tapestry Of The History Of The Park System Emerges. They Hear Profound Stories Of People From All Ages, Walks Of Life, And Cultures That Come To The Parks Seeking Tranquility, Healing, Motivation, And Connection To The Natural World. Between Spectacular Visuals Of The Parks And Compelling Interviews Are Colorful Bits Of Old Maps, Posters, And Travelogues. This Stunning Road Trip Is A Tribute To The National Parks And Their History, And Is Also A Recognition Of The People That Appreciate Them And Work To Maintain Their Beauty.

Directed By Dir. Brendan Hall

7:00pm - Her Shark Story

Produced Over The Course Of Four Years, This Inspiring Feature Length Documentary Takes Us To One Of The Most Unique Places In The World - The Enigmatic Galapagos Islands, For A Journey Of Self-Discovery, Adventure And Redemption.

Through Their Shared Passion For Finding And Studying The Biggest Shark In The World, Sofia Green And Her Father Jonathan Must Face The Reality Of Their Past, So They Can Reconnect A Lost Bond And Embrace Their Future.

Accompanied By A Compelling Soundtrack And Spectacular Cinematography, This Is A Film Of Female Empowerment, Family Relationships And Passion For The Natural World. It's A Beautifully Woven Story That Will Resonate With All Who Watch It, As No Matter The Situation - Parents And Our Need For Connection, Are Universal.

Directed By Ignacio Walker

Runtime: 76 Mins

Location: Boedecker Cinema in Dairy Arts Center

7:30pm - The American Southwest 

Producer Dr. Len Necefer Will Join Us Afterwards For A Discussion
The American Southwest Is A Thrilling Wildlife Movie That Chronicles Life And Death Along The Colorado River...And Advocates For Its Return.

The Feature-Length Film Follows The Colorado River From Its Headwaters In The Rocky Mountains, Through Lush Forests And Iconic Canyons, And Down Diversion Tunnels And Irrigation Canals On Its 1,400-Mile Journey To Sustain Both The Natural World And Humanity. Along The Way, The River Nourishes Diverse Ecosystems That Are Bursting With Life, And Provides Water To More Than 40 Million People. From The Recovery Of Elk And Beavers To The Endangerment Of Cutthroat Trout And Jaguars, The Movie Showcases Wildlife Stories That Speak To Our Society’s Ability To Both Destroy And Recover The Natural World.

Narrated By Quannah Chasinghorse, The American Southwest Is Set To Be The First-Ever Blue Chip Natural History Film Narrated By An Indigenous Voice. Through Collaboration With Natives Outdoors, The Film Also Features Incredible Artwork, Architecture, And Culture Of Indigenous Peoples Who Have Lived In Relative Harmony With The Region For Over One Thousand Generations.

With A Changing Climate, Rapidly Growing Population, And Continuous Over-Allocation Of The World’s Most Litigated River, There Has Never Been A More Important Time To Inspire Conservation Efforts That Ensure Wildlife, Rivers, And Humans Thrive. The American Southwest Aims To Foster A Love For The Region, Ignite Hope For Conservation Success, Encourage Action To Return Healthy River Flows, And Raise Awareness Before The Colorado River Compact Is Renegotiated In 2026. 

Directed By Ben Masters

Runtime: 102 Mins

Runtime: 75 Mins

Location: Gordon Gamm Theater in Dairy Arts Center

July 19, 2025

4:00pm - Nature And Outdoors Short Films Program

Finalists Of Short Films Program Curated From Over 100 Submissions To The Festival In 2025 - An Eclectic Mix Of Environmental Advocacy, Wildlife Conservation, And Artistic Expressions Of Nature And What It All Means To Us.

Location: Boedecker Cinema in Dairy Arts Center

4:30pm - Half-Life Of Memory: America’s Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory

In The Suburbs Of Denver, The U.S. Secretly Manufactured Thousands Of Atomic Weapons, Leaving Behind A Toxic Legacy That Will Persist For Generations.

The Rocky Flats Plant Produced A Staggering 70,000 Atomic Bombs, Each Serving As A “Trigger” For Thermonuclear Warheads. Concealed By Government Secrecy, The Plant's Fires, Leaks, And Illicit Dumping Of Nuclear Waste Contaminated The Denver Area With Long-Lived Radioactive Toxins.  

A Major—And Highly Visible—Plutonium Fire Sparked A Decade Of Mass Protests, Culminating In An Unprecedented Fbi Raid That Ultimately Shuttered The Plant. Today, The Radioactive Legacy Of Rocky Flats Continues To Threaten Public Health, Yet Surprisingly Few People Are Aware The Plant Ever Existed. 

Through Powerful Testimonials And Extraordinary Archival Media, Half-Life Of Memory Exposes Rocky Flats' Dark Past And Enduring Impact, Prompting Critical Reflection On The Implications Of The Nation’s Renewed Nuclear Weapons Buildup.

Directed By Jeffrey Gipe

Runtime: 55 Minutes

Location: Gordon Gamm Theater in Dairy Arts Center

7:00pm - Earth Protectors

Earth Protectors Addresses Our Need To Adapt As A Species To The Anthropocene: The New Era In Which The Impact Of Humans Overwhelms Natural Cycles With Fires, Floods, Pollution, Super Typhoons And A Deadly Virus. These Challenges Provide Incontrovertible Evidence For The Necessity Of Systemic Change. On Anne’s Expeditions Creating Her Art Installations, She Meets A New Generation Of Women And Men Who Are Working To Save Our Planet And Is Inspired By Their Commitment And Their Achievements. Her Narrative Recounts The Stories And The Diversity Of These Young Protagonists Whom She Calls “Earth Protectors”

Anne De Carbuccia, An Environmental Artist, Captures The Stories Of A Motley Crew Of People Who Decided To Dedicate Themselves To The Planet's Wellbeing.

Directed By Anne De Carbuccia

Runtime: 96 Mins

Location: Boedecker Cinema in Dairy Arts Center

7:30pm - Age Group Winner

Filmmaker Lex Helgerson Will Join Us For A Discussion
In 1980 Jay Helgerson Shocked The World, Becoming The First Person To Run A Marathon A Week For A Year – Each Race Completed In Under Three Hours. For The Last Ten Years, His Daughter, Filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson, Followed Him With A Camera In Order To Understand The Eccentric Man Who Raised Her. What She Gets Are His Projected Anxieties, His Struggles With Physical Age And Emotional Distress, All While He Endlessly Trains For The Boston Marathon. But As Jay Trains, The Film Is Nearly Derailed By Alexandra’s Encounter With A Life Threatening Illness. Ultimately, Age Group Winner Is An Affirmation Of The Will To Live.

Directed By: Alexandra Helgerson

Length: 83 Mins

Location: Gordon Gamm Theater in Dairy Arts Center

July 20, 2025

1:00pm - How To Power A City

From Zeitgeist Clean Energy Projects And Early Solar Adopters To Investors Trying To Bolster Local Economies With Clean Energy, To Environmental Justice Communities Fighting To Keep The Lights On, How To Power A City Showcases The People Leading The Way To Our Nation’s Clean Energy Future. What Began As A Look At Solar And Wind Power In The Large Urban Sprawls Of New York City, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, And Detroit/Highland Park Soon Expanded To Include Towns In Mountainous Vermont And Communities Throughout Puerto Rico. This Allows The Film To Subtly Explore What It Means To Be A City And The Malleability Of Developed Environments, No Matter The Size. How To Power A City Is A Behind-The-Scenes Exploration Of Leadership, Innovation, Technology, Public Participation, And What Energy Transformation Looks Like In Everyday Situations.

A “Solutions-Focused Climate Story....[That] Demonstrates The Societal And Human Health Impact That Climate Justice Action — In This Case, Renewable Energy — Can Have On Individuals And Communities.” — Kawarthanow.Com / Reframe Film Festival

“An Unprecedented Glimpse Into The Material Steps Being Taken To Improve The Energy Economy For Those Curious About Green Investment And Renewable Energy Redevelopment.” —Evan Robins, Arthur Press

"Watch It And Give Your Sense Of Possibility A Much-Needed Boost!”— Randall Amster, Georgetown University

Directed By Melanie La Rosa

Runtime: 73 Mins

Location: Boedecker Cinema in Dairy Arts Center

1:30pm - A Life Among Elephants

“A Life Among Elephants” Is A Documentary That Chronicles The Life And Work Of “Save The Elephants” Founder, Iain Douglas-Hamilton. The Film Follows His Journey From A Pioneering Scientist Studying African Elephants In Tanzania To A Passionate Conservationist Fighting Against The Ivory Trade. It Explores His Dedication To Understanding And Protecting These Magnificent Creatures And His Lifelong Mission To Ensure Their Survival.

Directed By Nigel Pope

Runtime: 90 Mins

Location: Gordon Gamm Theater in Dairy Arts Center

4:00pm - Closing Film: Ocean With David Attenborough

The Celebrated Broadcaster And Filmmaker Reveals How His Lifetime Has Coincided With The Great Age Of Ocean Discovery. Through Spectacular Sequences Featuring Coral Reefs, Kelp Forests And The Open Ocean, Attenborough Shares Why A Healthy Ocean Keeps The Entire Planet Stable And Flourishing.

Stunning, Immersive Cinematography Showcases The Wonder Of Life Under The Seas And Exposes The Realities And Challenges Facing Our Ocean As Never-Before-Seen, From Destructive Fishing Techniques To Mass Coral Reef Bleaching. Yet The Story Is One Of Optimism, With Attenborough Pointing To Inspirational Stories From Around The World To Deliver His Greatest Message: The Ocean Can Recover To A Glory Beyond Anything Anyone Alive Has Ever Seen.

Location: Gordon Gamm Theater in Dairy Arts Center

Date: July 17 - 20, 2025

Location: Dairy Arts Center , 2590 Walnut Street Boulder, CO 80302

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