Ohio Shorts 2025 Call for Entries
Showcasing Ohio’s rich community of moving-image makers, our annual Ohio Shorts festival is back for its 29th year—submissions welcome now!
Film/Theater
Known for presenting an eclectic mix of short films—from documentary, animation, and dramatic narrative to anything in between—Ohio Shorts is back again! This year’s edition will be curated by Ohio-based multidisciplinary artist and past Ohio Shorts filmmaker Dejiah Archie-Davis.
Submissions are free.
We welcome and encourage submissions from all ages and experience levels. Works that are included in the program will receive a $50 screening fee and be eligible for the $500 Jury Award, selected by Archie-Davis, and the $300 Audience Choice Award, determined by audience voting.
The deadline for entries is 11:59 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025.
- One entry per person is permitted.
- All works must be submitted by Vimeo or YouTube URL using the entry form.
- Works can be as short as 30 seconds but no longer than 20 minutes and must be produced in Ohio within the last 18 months (between June 2023 and January 2025).
The full program will be announced in early April. An in-person screening will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Check back for more details.
For questions about Ohio Shorts 2025, please email ohioshorts@wexarts.org.