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2027 Dates: April 1-4
Mark your calendars! ACT Human Rights Film Festival returns April 1–4, 2027. Join us for four days of powerful films, inspiring conversations, and a community committed to the belief that human rights belong to everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Fort Collins for another unforgettable festival. Our…
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ACT’s Year in review FY26
Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Community, and Resilience At ACT, we believe access to arts and culture is a fundamental part of a healthy, connected community. Film has the power to illuminate human rights issues, deepen understanding across differences, and remind us of our shared humanity. Sustaining this work…
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Just Kids – encore screening
Join us for an encore screening of 2026 ACT film selection Just Kids. June 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in CSU’s Behavioral Sciences Building A101. Just Kids is a documentary that follows three teens in states that restrict gender-affirming care. Over the course of a year, these families endure impossible challenges…
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Through the Student Lens 2026
Parking at CSU is free in most uncovered areas after 4:00 p.m. Paid parking is available in parking garages. Through the Student Lens is free and open to all.
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Volunteer with ACT!
Our festival is possible thanks to dedicated volunteers who help make it an unforgettable experience. Learn more and sign up today! Volunteer Opportunities at the Festival Volunteer Benefits
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Now is the best time to give to ACT
ACT Human Rights Film Festival brings our community together through powerful storytelling that sparks dialogue, empathy, and action. Each spring, ACT showcases films from around the world that illuminate human rights struggles and triumphs, paired with conversations that deepen understanding and inspire change. Your support makes this possible. Gifts directly…
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Kickoff Party at Odell Brewing
Don’t miss ACT Human Rights Film Festival’s 11th annual Kickoff Party at Odell Brewing. March 10, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM At this festive event ACT will share film trailers, festival trivia, and offer some giveaways. Odell Brewing will tap ACT’s signature festival beer, the 11th ACT Screening Session Ale. Plus, Ben…
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Plan your visit to Fort Collins
Stay where the filmmakers stay with an exclusive discount from ACT’s hotel partner, The Armstrong. ACT’s guests can enjoy easy access to Old Town with plenty of dining and shopping options while enjoying the festival. Use ACT’s link to book your room at a discounted during ACT’s festival dates.
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Short Films for Black History Month
Join CSU’s Black/African American Cultural Center and ACT Human Rights Film Festival for a selection of short films celebrating Black History Month. Free, all are welcome. February 4, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Behavioral Sciences Building A101 The theme for CSU’s Black/African American Cultural Center’s 2026 Black History Month is Woven Roots: 100 Years of Commemoration,…