A Specialized Festival for Experimental Cinema in the USA
Festival Name: Wide Open Experimental Film Festival (WOEFF)
Organizer: Oklahoma City University
Location: Oklahoma City, USA
Dates: April 23-25, 2027
About the Festival: Inspired by Oklahoma’s vast landscapes, this festival showcases experimental films that open viewers’ eyes to alternative cinematic forms, structures, and styles. The festival seeks any work falling under the broad umbrella of “experimental film”, ranging from unusual techniques and fringe topics to works that break structures or invent chaotically. The program includes artist talks, film scholar and student introductions, and/or specialized panel discussions.
Awards: At this time, the festival is unable to provide screening fees or travel reimbursements to filmmakers.
Accepted Genres: Experimental Film
Film Duration: Under 25 minutes
Production Year: No restrictions
Language & Subtitles: English subtitles are required where appropriate.
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
Entry Fee: $6
Additional Information:
- The festival is planning an all-digital screening; however, if your film is better suited for 8mm, 16mm, or 35mm formats, please notify the organizers in advance.
- No restrictions on premiere status.
- The festival does not accept works containing content generated, modified, or edited by AI tools, generative AI, or machine learning.
- Once accepted, submissions cannot be withdrawn. By submitting, you grant the festival and the university permission to use images from your film for promotional purposes.
