Metamora Film Festival - Criminal Justice Social Impact Films

Our 2026 Film Festival in Pueblo, CO has been cancelled.

Due to lack of funds and interest, the Metamora Film Festival has been cancelled. Thank you to everything that took part in the early planning and purchasing film tickets. The cost for these tickets will be reimbursed. If you have questions about refunds, please contact us.

Transforming Hearts and Minds through the Power of Film

Films. Truth. Change.

Whether you’re a film lover, justice advocate, or curious viewer, the Metamora Film Festival invites you to engage, reflect, and reimagine the future of justice.

Film Topics

Mass Incarceration and Prison Reform

Encouraging reflection and discussion on the causes and consequences of mass incarceration.

Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation

These films highlight how young people—often from marginalized communities—are impacted by harsh sentencing.

Employment and Housing Restrictions

Screening films on this topic brings visibility to the systemic barriers that hinder successful reentry.

Sex Offense Registry

Films that explore this topic can challenge prevailing myths, reveal the overly broad and punitive nature of the system.

Special Guest Speaker/Film Presenter

Janice M. Bellucci has been an attorney for more than 30 years. She founded Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL), a statewide non-profit dedicated to protecting the Constitution by restoring the civil rights of sex offenders and currently serves as President of that organization. In that capacity, Janice is challenging residency restrictions adopted by cities and counties which virtually banish sex offenders. In the recent past, Janice filed a series of 30 lawsuits in federal court that led to the eradication of proximity restrictions for sex offenders.

About The Festival

Founded on the belief that film can be a catalyst for social awareness and systemic change, the MFF highlights a diverse range of topics—including mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, racial disparities, restorative justice, policing, reentry, juvenile justice, and more. Through carefully curated short and feature-length films, we seek to educate, engage, and inspire both local and global audiences.