The 2026 BHFF FILM FESTIVAL is coming up Oct. 2 - 4, 2026.

We're looking forward to seeing you all there. 

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HOST HOTEL

A discounted rate for the Black Hills Film Festival is available at:

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Rapid City Convention Center

 

October 2 - 4, 2026 (you can change the dates)

$129  Double Queen,  $144 including hotel services fee

Rate cannot be guaranteed after 9/12/26

Rate does not include tax and fees, the hotel services fee will not be waived

 

Reserve your room today:

Call 800-445-8667 anytime. Reference Black Hills Film Fest or group code 92S

Follow this link to book online: Black Hills Film Fest

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There will be a FILMMAKER RECEPTION in the Pioneer Room at the Journey Museum in Rapid City on Saturday from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Meet other filmmakers and network with those in the film industry while enjoying great food. This room will also be available throughout the Festival for relaxing and networking.

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Saturday, Oct. 3 there will be FILMMAKER PANELS from 10 am to noon hosted by Alicia Garcia, Lawyer and Emmy Nominated News Anchor/Executive Producer/Reporter. Watch for topic details in the coming weeks.

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Awards & Prizes

Winning films in Feature Narrative, Feature Documentary, Short Narrative and Short Documentary competition receive custom bronze sculptured trophies - the coveted “Bronze Fedora” valued at over $1,000. The winning Student film receives the "Rising Star" award and there is also a Star Award for "People's Choice" voted upon by the audience over the course of the festival. This award is given out at the end of the Festival.
 

NOTE: Overseas filmmakers who do not attend the Festival to receive their awards will need to pay for shipping the awards or provide an address for the festival to mail the award to within the US. BHFF cannot guarantee shipping outside the US due to new regulations.

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​Black Hills Film Festival

PO Box 1231

Rapid City, SD 57709

 

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR

THE 2026 BLACK HILLS FILM FESTIVAL ​

• February 28, 2026 

  Early Bird Deadline

• March 30, 2026 

  Regular Deadline

• April 30, 2026 

  Late Deadline

• May 30, 2026 

  Extended Deadline

• June 30, 2026 

  Notification Date

• October 2 – 4, 2026 

  Event Date

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