2026 Hilliard Short Film Festival

The Hilliard Short Film Festival celebrates independent filmmaking and showcase local film and filmmakers. Finalists will be juried by a panel of experts and prizes awarded in announced categories, with a day of screenings open to the public.  

All films will meet and adhere to the commonly accepted film ratings no more than PG-13 as judged by film judges.  Each short runs between 3 and 10 minutes in length in any genre. 

The festival will be juried with prices provided as follows for both the youth and adult divisions plus a People's Choice award chosen by audience ballot by those in attendance.
 
Tickets just $10!