Filmfort brings the very best in contemporary, independent cinema to Boise! For three days during Treefort Music Fest, Filmfort showcases diverse cinematic perspectives and boundary pushing work for audiences of all ages.
Filmfort is THE place to catch independent, up-and-coming cinema. Whether you’re a film fanatic or want a break from some tunes (and to munch on some popcorn), Filmfort’s got something for everyone.
Catch shorts like: The Girlies, Antics! Estrogen! Escapades! Hijinks ensue when the Girlies are forced to face the unexpected; Room Tone, When a sound guy’s attempt to capture “room tone” is constantly thwarted by the noisy antics of his coworkers, he takes extreme measures to achieve silence; and Cabaret Spectacular, At a vibrant resort, an endearingly fussy bachelor in the twilight of his life fumbles his way through poker tournaments and eccentric tropical nights in a relentless quest for love.
Filmfort takes place Thursday, 3/27 through Saturday, 3/29 during Treefort Music Fest 2025. Films will screen at The Flicks, Idaho Film Society, and Boise Centre.All films are included with a 1-day or 5-day Festival Pass or a Filmfort Badge, which are $39.99 and are on sale NOW. Please not all Filmfort content may be suitable for younger audiences, and we advise 18+ to attend.
COMING SOON: feature films, local blocks, and director Q+A sessions! 🎥
Filmfort 2025 Short Films
The Girlies
Antics! Estrogen! Escapades! Hijinks ensue when the Girlies are forced to face the unexpected.
Directed by Natalie Couture // 9 mins
Cabaret Spectacular
At a vibrant resort, an endearingly fussy bachelor in the twilight of his life fumbles his way through poker tournaments and eccentric tropical nights in a relentless quest for love.
Directed by Thomas Meyer // 12 mins
ROOM TONE
When a sound guy’s attempt to capture “room tone” is constantly thwarted by the noisy antics of his coworkers, he takes extreme measures to achieve silence.
Directed by Michael Gabriele // 10 mins
Zero at the Bone
After stumbling into an armed robbery on New Year’s Eve, two sanitation workers are caught off-guard by An angel falls to Earth after an explosion in Heaven, years after the end of the world. Taken captive by an enigmatic drifter, they cross the barren desert, their encounter unfolding into a journey of mirages in which they must both confront their traumatic pasts. Zero at the Bone describes a strange, primal communion of two strangers in a bleak world, each searching for their own deliverance – an Orphic myth for the post-apocalypse.for one another that they didn’t realize they had.
Directed by Erin Grant // 20 mins
Explore all Filmfort Shorts here. Features and more coming soon to a Treefort near you!
