Nevada Filmmaker Showcase
Celebrate Nevada filmmaking at A Nevada Filmmaker Showcase, presented by the Dam Short Film Society on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The evening combines a reception at the Boulder Dam Hotel with a 90-minute screening of 14 Nevada-based short films at the historic Boulder Theatre in downtown Boulder City.
Tickets are $43.08 per person, including the ticketing fee. Admission includes the screening and the reception with light bites and drinks. Proceeds support the Dam Short Film Festival ahead of its 23rd annual festival in February 2027.
An Evening Celebrating Nevada Filmmakers
The celebration begins with a 6:00–7:00 PM reception at the Boulder Dam Hotel. Guests can enjoy light bites and drinks while meeting filmmakers and members of the Dam Short Film Society board.
At 7:00 PM, the evening moves to the Boulder Theatre for a 90-minute program featuring 14 Nevada-based short films selected from past Dam Short Film Festival screenings. The program ends at 8:30 PM.
The showcase celebrates the festival community’s return to the historic 1930s theatre after seven years. Film enthusiasts and community supporters will have opportunities to speak with filmmakers and Society board members before and after the program.
A Silent Auction Supporting the Festival
Guests can also participate in a silent auction benefiting the festival. Announced auction items include:
- A four-pack of Vegas Golden Knights game tickets.
- A four-pack for Boulder Creek Golf Course.
- A Las Vegas Highlights Helicopter Tour.
Tickets and What’s Included
Admission: $43.08 per person. The total consists of a $40 ticket and a $3.08 ticketing fee.
- Admission to the reception at Boulder Dam Hotel.
- Light bites and drinks during the reception.
- Admission to the 90-minute screening of 14 Nevada-based short films at Boulder Theatre.
An additional donation to the Dam Short Film Society is available at checkout and is optional.
Event Details and Locations
- Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
- Reception: 6:00–7:00 PM at Boulder Dam Hotel.
- Reception address: 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005.
- Screening: 7:00–8:30 PM at Boulder Theatre.
- Theatre address: 1225 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005.
- Tickets: $43.08 per person, including the ticketing fee.
- Organizer: Dam Short Film Society.
- Event questions: (702) 291-8814.
Plan your arrival: The reception and screening take place at two different venues on Arizona Street. Guests attending the reception should arrive at the Boulder Dam Hotel first.
Looking Ahead to the 2027 Dam Short Film Festival
The showcase supports the 23rd Annual Dam Short Film Festival, taking place February 17–21, 2027, at the Boulder Theatre in Boulder City. Visit the official Dam Short Film Festival website for festival information.
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