norman film festival

Our annual headlining event. A celebration of independent cinema in venues across Norman, Oklahoma. Details for our next festival are coming soon.

About the festival

The Norman Film Festival is a showcase for independent short films, features, and documentaries from Oklahoma and across the country. Over a weekend, audiences gather at venues across Norman to watch films, meet the people who made them, and celebrate the art of independent cinema.

Our festival is filmmaker-first. That means low submission fees, opportunities for growing your skills and network, and a genuine commitment to creating a space where independent voices are heard. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker on a festival tour or a first-time director showing your work to an audience for the first time, this is your festival too.

Submit your film

We accept short films, features, and documentaries from independent filmmakers at every stage of their career. Submissions are open September through March on FilmFreeway.

2027 festival details coming soon!

After a short hiatus, the Norman Film Festival will be returning in Spring 2027! Subscribe or follow us on social media to be the first to know when new festival info drops.