Dreamweaver Film Festival
COMING JANUARY 2026
The Dreamweaver Film Festival is an annual film festival that showcases the best of short filmmaking in the state of Idaho. In addition to the premiere of our Dreamweaver Collective films, we screen films from talented filmmakers across the state in our 300-seat Pioneer Room. Our goal is to educate and elevate Idaho filmmakers by providing hands-on experience from script to post-production, equipping them with the tools to advance their careers, and celebrating their creative achievements.
Check out the 2025 Dreamweaver Films: MAGIC
LAST FRAME
Synopsis: A film producer seeks out new material from an unlikely source.
DISAPPEARANCE
Synopsis: A true crime show investigates a mystery with a magical twist.
THE THING IN THE DARK
Awards: Audience Favorite
Synopsis: A man with a dark past returns home to face his demons.
The Dreamweaver Collective at JUMP
The Dreamweaver Collective is a volunteer-based film production initiative through JUMP’s PLAY Studio, designed to engage and support local filmmakers. Through a series of hands-on workshops (labs), participants explore key elements of film production, including screenwriting, filmmaking, production design, postproduction, directing, and broadcasting.
We believe the best way to learn filmmaking is by doing it. The Dreamweaver Collective provides an open, collaborative space where anyone interested in film production can dive into the process at any level and learn from experienced professionals in a fast-paced but supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to work together to create a series of short films based on a common theme.
Participation in the Dreamweaver Collective is free and open to the public. Films produced through the Dreamweaver Collective will premiere at the annual Dreamweaver Film Festival.
Dreamweaver Collective Films
Check out a few of our favorite films from previous Dreamweaver Film Festivals made by our Dreamweaver Collective. You can view more films on our Youtube Playlist.
DREAMWEAVER LABS
The Filmmaking Labs are the backbone of the Dreamweaver Collective. This is where newcomers can learn the essentials of screenwriting, the hurdles of production, the intricacies of post-production in a collaborative environment with experienced professionals.
Screenwriting Lab
(Every Saturday, 10 AM-12 PM)
Everything that you see on the screen starts on the page. At our weekly Screenwriting Lab, we provide an open forum to learn the basics, share your work, give and receive feedback from fellow screenwriters, improve your craft, and write the scripts that can go on to be produced by our Production Lab.
Production Lab
(Every other Saturday, beginning February 8th, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Filmmaking is a collaborative art form, requiring many people with many talents working together. At our bi-weekly Production Lab, we will meet up as a team to discuss and plan our short film productions. This is the place to find your spot on our crew, get insight into the complicated production process, and make connections with fellow filmmakers.
Post-Production Lab
(Every other Saturday, beginning in May, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM)
A film isn’t done until it’s been through editing, mixing, color grading, and all the other processes of post-production. At our bi-weekly Post-Production Lab, learn the basics of the post-production process while working with the footage from our shoots. See how the raw footage taken on set becomes what you see on the big screen.
Filmmakers Lab: On-set Shoots
The dates and locations of our shoots will be determined throughout the year. Be a part of our other workshops to stay in the loop!
Our shoots are where the most important learning takes place. No matter your level of experience, our shoots are open to people looking to learn the realities of camera, sound, lighting, and everything else that makes a film happen. Learn from experienced professionals in a real on-set environment, gain skill and knowledge, and be a part of creating something amazing.
Filmmaking Lab: Freelancing for Good
The dates and locations of these opportunities will vary throughout the year. Be a part of our other workshops and labs to stay in the loop!
Learn freelancing skills by joining us as we support local grassroots nonprofits. JUMP’s Nonprofit Showcase (insert link) is a program where we offer a suite of free multimedia services to up and coming organizations with big hearts and even bigger goals. Join us in pre-production meetings, on site shoots, and for post-production work. Learn business skills, the art of freelancing & technical skills. Build your portfolio while giving back to your community.
FILMMAKER ACHIEVEMENTS
From the script to spotlight, we’re proud to celebrate the success of these Dreamweaver Collective films and the talented filmmakers behind them.
TAKE ONE
Official selection in North Idaho Film Festival, Sedona International Film Festival, McMinnville Short Film Festival, Zions Indie Film Fest, Short Sweet Film Fest, Filmfort 2025
If you would like to hear of ways to participate, upcoming mixers and casting calls please subscribe to our Dreamweaver Collective mailing list below.