Tier 2
Ashland Independent Film Festival
Ashland, United States
- Submission deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 35
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 1 October 2026
About Ashland Independent Film Festival
Our 26th Annual Ashland Independent Film Festival will be held from April 15-18, 2027. We can't wait to see your latest work! Submit your film to the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF), recognized twice as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World”, twice for
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win a jury award in the animated short competition at Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win a jury award in the documentary short competition at Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win a jury award in the short film competition at Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Ashland Independent Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Ashland Independent Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Ashland Independent Film Festival is around 1 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Ashland Independent Film Festival?
Submitting to Ashland Independent Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Ashland Independent Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Ashland Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is Ashland Independent Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Ashland Independent Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Ashland Independent Film Festival held?
Ashland Independent Film Festival takes place in Ashland, United States.
Is Ashland Independent Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Ashland Independent Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is Ashland Independent Film Festival right for your film?
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