Hilliard Short Film Festival

06/17/2026

Local stories. Local creators. Big screen dreams.

The Hilliard Short Film Festival returns Saturday, June 20th at the Hilliard Civic & Cultural Arts Center! Come support filmmakers of all ages and check out an evening packed with creativity — from teen films to animation and more.

Who knows… you might be watching the beginning of someone’s blockbuster journey. 🍿

📽 Teen Films: 5:00pm
🏆 Teen Awards: 6:15pm
🎞 Animated Films: 6:45pm
🎬 18+ Films: 8:15pm

Support local art. Support local creators. See you at the movies!

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

It’s almost time Hilliard!
Just 5 days until the 2026 Hilliard Short Film Festival!
Hoping to see you all there for a day to celebrate so many talented artists!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Destination Hilliard
12 Stones Productions

05/28/2026

Venue? Check!
Films? Check!
All that’s left is to have a festival!

Hilliard Short Film Festival returns June 20th at 5pm!
You can join us at 5425 Center Street, Hilliard, Ohio.
(More information in the pinned comment below).

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Destination Hilliard
12 Stones Productions

05/15/2026

🎬 Lights. Camera. HILLIARD!

🎞️The 2026 Hilliard short film festival hits the big screen on June 20, and this year we’re leveling up with our first hour animation category!

Join us for a full day of local films, student talent, indie, creativity, and community vibes. 🎥

You vote the people’s choice award, so your voice really matters. 🏆

🗓️June 20th, 2026
📍Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center
🎟️🔗 https://qjjP2pqK

Come celebrate the stories being made right here in Central Ohio!

04/07/2026

Mark your calendars Hilliard!
The Hilliard Short Film Festival returns Saturday June 20th, 2026 starting at 5pm.
Located at the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Building located 5425 Center Street.

04/02/2026

Submissions are still open, but time is running out. Rules and submission guidelines can be found at https://filmfreeway.com/HilliardShortFilmFestival

04/02/2026

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04/02/2026

The times almost here film makers…

Submissions for the Hilliard Short Film Festival are due April 15th. All info and submission link found below!

https://filmfreeway.com/HilliardShortFilmFestival

03/25/2026

Welcome new festival art director Anna Ruiz!