PLEASE NOTE:
IFS is currently a 21+ only venue.
Risky Business
A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
The Faculty
A group of high school students begin to suspect that their teachers are being replaced by extraterrestrials.
Secret Cinema
IFS Presents Secret Cinema—you won’t know what you’re watching until it starts, but it’s guaranteed to be a good time!
Please Note: The Idaho Film Society is a 21+ only venue.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the adventure.
IFS Member Curation: One Cut of the Dead
Things go badly for a hack director and film crew shooting a low budget zombie movie in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility, when they are attacked by real zombies.
They Live
They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. They live.
Demon Wind
With the need to investigate the mysterious death of his grandparents, Cory and his friends assemble back to the old farm where it all began, sixty years earlier.
In the Mood for Love
Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.
Enter The Dragon
A Shaolin monk travels to an island fortress to spy on an opium lord - who is also a former monk from his temple - under the guise of attending a martial arts tournament.
John Waters & Divine Double Feature: Pink Flamingos
Pink Flamingos is a 1972 American independent black comedy crime film by John Waters. It is part of what Waters has labelled the "Trash Trilogy", which also includes Female Trouble and Desperate Living. The film stars the countercultural drag queen Divine as a notorious Baltimore criminal who goes up against a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".
John Waters & Divine Double Feature: Female Trouble
Female Trouble is a 1974 American independent dark comedy film written, produced and directed by John Waters. A spoiled schoolgirl runs away from home, gets pregnant while hitch-hiking, and ends up as a fashion model for a pair of beauticians who like to photograph women committing crimes.
Psycho Beach Party
Chicklet is a sixteen-year old tomboy who's desperate to be part of the in-crowd of Malibu beach surfers. She's the typical American girl - except for one little problem: her personality is split into more slices than a pepperoni pizza.
Scanners
Scanners is a 1981 Canadian science fiction horror film written and directed by David Cronenberg. A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called "scanning" to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.
Hot Rod
Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.
One Sings, The Other Doesn't
One Sings, the Other Doesn't is a 1977 French film written and directed by Agnès Varda that focuses on the lives of two women over 14 years against the backdrop of the women's movement in 1970s France: Pomme, an aspiring singer, and Suzanne, a struggling mother.
Ghoulies 2
The Ghoulies wreak havoc at an amusement park's haunted house, disposing of those who mistake them for mere fairground attractions.
Moonrise Kingdom
Two 12-year-olds, who live on an island, fall in love with each other and elope into the wilderness. While people set out on a search mission, a violent storm approaching them catches their attention.
Mrs Doubtfire
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.
Bleak Week - The Piano Teacher
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
Some of the greatest films from around the world, exploring the darkest sides of humanity.
The American Cinematheque is thrilled to present a weeklong festival that spotlights some of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity, as well as some of the bleakest points in human history. A harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, nihilism and shocking acts of brutality, this series features the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.
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The Piano Teacher
A young man romantically pursues his masochistic piano teacher.
Bleak Week - Grave of the Fireflies
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
Some of the greatest films from around the world, exploring the darkest sides of humanity.
The American Cinematheque is thrilled to present a weeklong festival that spotlights some of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity, as well as some of the bleakest points in human history. A harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, nihilism and shocking acts of brutality, this series features the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.
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Grave of the Fireflies
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Bleak Week - The Great Silence
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
Some of the greatest films from around the world, exploring the darkest sides of humanity.
The American Cinematheque is thrilled to present a weeklong festival that spotlights some of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity, as well as some of the bleakest points in human history. A harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, nihilism and shocking acts of brutality, this series features the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.
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The Great Silence
A mute gunman helps townspeople fight corrupt and tyrannical authorities.
Bleak Week - Naked
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair
Some of the greatest films from around the world, exploring the darkest sides of humanity.
The American Cinematheque is thrilled to present a weeklong festival that spotlights some of the greatest films from around the world that explore the darkest sides of humanity, as well as some of the bleakest points in human history. A harrowing, yet powerful lineup of films defined by stark imagery, unimaginable tragedies, existential fear, nihilism and shocking acts of brutality, this series features the world’s leading filmmakers who wholly embrace a cinema of despair in pursuit of unpleasant truths and raw empathy.
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Naked
An unemployed Mancunian vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.
IFS Presents: Bruce Campbell Sneak Preview of Ernie & Emma
The Idaho Film Society is thrilled to welcome the one and only Bruce Campbell to Boise for a special sneak preview of his new film, Ernie & Emma. Join us for a rare opportunity to see the film early and hear directly from Campbell during a lively post-screening Q&A about independent filmmaking, his legendary career, and returning to his indie roots.
The evening will also feature a signed Bruce Campbell raffle item, with proceeds supporting the Idaho Film Society and our mission to expand access to film and filmmaking opportunities across Idaho. Come celebrate independent cinema with fellow film lovers for a one-night event you won't want to miss.
Synopsis:
Ernie & Emma is a poignant tale about Ernie Tyler, a small-town pear salesman, and the journey he embarks on following the death of his beloved wife, Emma. After twenty-five years as an executive secretary, Emma leaves behind a detailed list of instructions regarding her ashes, leading Ernie on a journey of challenging and reflective escapades across Pear Valley, Oregon. As he navigates the road trip of their lives, Emma helps him confront his grief and move forward.
About the Filmmaker:
In 1979, Bruce Campbell joined friends Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert to raise $350,000 for the low-budget horror film Evil Dead, which he co-executive produced and starred in. The franchise now spans five films, video games, comics, and a TV series. Campbell built a career in genre films including Maniac Cop, Escape from LA, and Bubba Ho-Tep, and appeared in The Hudsucker Proxy, Sky High, and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films. On television he starred in The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. and Burn Notice, and has voiced characters in projects including Spider-Man, Call of Duty, Cars 2, and Invincible. A New York Times bestselling author, Campbell continues to lecture on filmmaking and resides in Oregon.
LED & IFS Presents: Moves & Movies
This festival-style event brings together screenings of our feature films alongside movies that have inspired our work over the years. Each evening is paired with a live performance, offering a rare opportunity to experience the movement you see on screen brought to life in real time.
The weekend also includes the first-ever screening of Silver City, our stage creation adapted for the screen, as well as our celebrated feature film RUIN, directed by IFS’s Aidan Brezonick and written and choreographed by LED’s Lauren Edson.
Join us for a single evening, or immerse yourself in the full weekend of cinematic and choreographic magic.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MAY 14 — LED + FRIENDS
Kick off the festival with a vibrant collection of short films created by LED alongside some of our favorite collaborators from across the country. This eclectic evening offers a glimpse into the creative community that continues to inspire and shape our work. A celebratory start to the weekend.
FRIDAY, MAY 15 — SILVER CITY
Be part of a milestone moment with the first-ever screening of Silver City, our stage creation reimagined for the screen. This cinematic adaptation follows a lone cowboy on his pursuit of prosperity, while a ragtag group of misfits stir up trouble in a saloon along the way. Blending theatricality with film, Silver City is a bold exploration of storytelling across mediums.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 — SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Join us for a screening of the iconic Singin’ in the Rain, a film that has influenced our love of dance on camera. Overflowing with charm, humor, and unforgettable movement, this beloved classic invites us back to the roots of musical storytelling.
SUNDAY, MAY 17 — RUIN
Close out the weekend with Ruin, a striking film created during the pandemic. When a show is unexpectedly canceled, five unassuming employees find themselves drawn to the stage, uncovering moments of connection, vulnerability, and transformation in the absence of an audience. Directed by IFS’s Aidan Brezonick.
Flockworks Dance presents Holy Grail
Holy Grail explores a dancer’s pursuit of perfection, an artist’s journey toward an ideal, and a knight’s quest for the golden cup that might save his kingdom. Using dance as its driving narrative language, this wholly unique film carries audiences through a world of epic myth, drama, and dreams. Directed by experimental filmmaker Malcolm Wesley and choreographed by the international dance duo FLOCK: Alice Klock and Florian Lochner, this 55-minute film will be followed by a Q&A with Wesley, Klock, and Lochner, moderated by Ballet Idaho’s Artistic Director Garrett Anderson.
Idaho Film Hall of Fame
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at Treefort Music Hall. 7pm. Semi-Formal.
Join us for a night not just of celebration, but of purpose. Together we will recognize five individuals whose work has both reflected and shaped Idaho film. Your presence, your support, and your belief in this community help lay the foundation for Idaho storytellers to thrive and create a future where Idaho stories continue to inspire the world.
Idaho has always had stories worth telling. This event is an invitation to stand with those who believe in the power of film to preserve who we are and to imagine who we might become—honoring Idahoans who have made a significant contribution to film or filmmaking, as well as non-Idahoans who have made significant strides in the advancement of the Idaho film industry.
All proceeds directly support the Idaho Film Society in pursuing our mission.
Get your tickets now for this special inaugural event, and learn more about our honorees here
Dolls
A family of three takes shelter in a secluded mansion during a raging storm, and is welcomed by an elderly couple. Soon afterwards, a young man arrives with two female hitchhikers. The house's deadly secret soon reveals itself.
Star Wars Day Marathon
Celebrate Star Wars Day the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen, with the saga restored by the fans who know it best.
Join us for a special marathon of original fan edits, restoring the spirit, pacing, and texture of the classic trilogy:
2:00 PM — Star Wars
The adventure that started it all—leaner, sharper, and closer to the mythic space opera that changed cinema forever.
4:00 PM — The Empire Strikes Back
Darker, deeper, and widely considered the crown jewel—experience the rebellion at its most desperate.
6:00 PM — Return of the Jedi
The epic conclusion—redemption, spectacle, and the final clash between light and dark.
These fan edits are rarely screened theatrically—and with the 50th anniversary of Star Wars on the horizon, this could be one of the last chances to experience these versions in a communal, cinematic setting.
One day. Three films. The galaxy, as it was meant to feel.
You can get a day pass to see all three movies, or buy tickets to individual movies!
Election
A black comedy about a teacher who sabotages a student's campaign for president in a high school election. The film stars Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon, and was based on a novel by Tom Perrotta.
IFS Member Curation: The Greasy Strangler
Ronnie runs a Disco walking tour with his son, Brayden. When a sexy woman takes the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her love. It also signals the arrival of an oily strangler who stalks the streets at night.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
A cyborg from the future, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten-year-old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.
Fleet Feet Presents: Trail Running Film Festival
We are bringing the Trail Running Film Festival back to BOISE! Join us for a weekend full of trail running festivities and our very own showing of the 2026 Trail Running Film Festival!
NOTE: Our venue is currently 21+. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to welcome younger trail enthusiasts in the future!
Dead Mountaineers Hotel
Police gets a call-out to a lonely hotel in the Alps. When an officer gets to the hotel everything seems to be all right. Suddenly, an avalanche cuts them out from the rest of the world, and strange things are going to happen.