Ohio Shorts 2027 Call for Entries

Known for presenting an eclectic mix of Ohio-made short films—from documentary, experimental, animation, and dramatic narrative to anything in between—Ohio Shorts is back again.

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 Columbus-based artist and Ohio Shorts alum Natasha Woods, and the $300 Audience Choice Award, determined by audience voting.

The deadline for entries is Friday, February 19, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST. The link to the submission form will be available on this page on December 1.

• One entry per person is permitted.
• There is no submission fee.
• 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 between June 2025 and February 2027.

The full program will be announced in early April 2027. An in-person screening will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2027. 

For questions about Ohio Shorts 2027, please email ohioshorts@wexarts.org.

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Ohio Shorts 2024.