In its fourth year, bringing filmmakers, artists, and the community together in downtown Golden to celebrate the human experience through storytelling. The festival will screen 20 documentary, adventure, and human-centered films, along with filmmaker conversations, special guests, and community events.
Featured films
- Cheyenne (Friday night feature): Follows a group of fearless cowgirls competing on the rodeo circuit after nearly a century of women being excluded from bronco riding.
- FORWARD (Saturday afternoon): Follows Clay March, a young man with cerebral palsy whose passion for skiing, surfing, and the outdoors shows what accessible adventure can look like.
- Mountains of the Moon (Saturday night closer): Artist and skier Chris Benchetler’s film, set to the music of the Grateful Dead and shot almost entirely at night.
- Jail Time Records (Sunday afternoon): Profiles the first prison recording studio on the African continent and three incarcerated artists who use music for expression and connection.
Friday evening kicks off with an opening-night celebration, Saturday is the main programming day, and Sunday closes the weekend with adventure-focused programming. Attendees can also enjoy craft drinks, local food, and conversation with fellow storytellers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Stories Worth Telling is a Colorado-based nonprofit built on four values: compassion, innovation, adventure, and community.
Tickets: All-access passes are $100, and individual tickets start at $12. Buy tickets or visit the festival website for the full film list.
Location:
American Mountaineering Center @ Clayworks
710 10th st
Golden Co 80401
