The Rising Stars Colorado Film Festival is an annual student-focused film event held in Pueblo, Colorado, celebrating the work of high school filmmakers from across the United States. Working in collaboration with the Pueblo Film Festival, it provides a platform for young storytellers to showcase short films across various categories such as Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Horror, and Animation. The festival includes screenings at multiple venues in Pueblo and culminates in an awards ceremony where top films receive recognition and cash prizes, with audience-selected winners also shown at the Pueblo Film Festival.