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A record number of script submissions were received by today’s deadline, (12:00am this morning). 83! Selected scripts will be posted on 1/26/23. We look forward to seeing how many make it to the next phase, production. Good luck to all. Check out the Official Challenge Page here: https://oifstudio.com/2023-legend-challenge/

Tickets are now available for the 2022 OIF Year-end Gala. For more info, please visit the event page.

A day full of film, entertainment, friends, fun and networking awaits you at one of Florida’s largest networking events for Independent Filmmakers. Brought to you by the Orlando Independent Filmmakers and produced by Sunbelt Productions.

60 indie film production teams entered the OIF Jolt Challenge! How many will make it to the end and see their film screened in a private theatrical release? Submission deadline is Monday, September 12 at 11:59pm.

Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Two events celebrating local artists. Screening AMC 18 in Altamonte Springs 50 short film scripts were entered into OIF’s 18th Script-To-Screen Challenge. 38 made it to the end.These 38 short films are shown in three blocks at the AMC 18 Theater in Altamonte Springs. The blocks are divided…

Up next:  The Arise Challenge Screenings and Awards Gala. 38 Short Films slated for screening at AMC Altamonte on Saturday, May 21, 2022 Screening followed in the evening by a Networking and Awards Gala.  Mingle with the independent film movers and shakers in Central Florida.  7,200 square feet of raw talent and energy. It’s happening at…

6:30 pm, April 5, 2022 at Regal Cinemas in Winter Park Village. Open to all OIF members and their guest(s). Must be 18 or older. Book by April 1, 2022. Bring valid photo ID. Use form below to reserve your seat(s). Based on a true story, Father Stu is an unflinchingly honest, funny and ultimately uplifting drama about…

March 24, 2022 We had a great turnout at the OIF Meet & Greet with a bunch of newer members getting involved. The event was fun and everyone got to mingle and network. Some were able to jump in on some of the current OIF Challenge productions. Having seen how successful this networking event was…

This year OIF will present the Best Picture Award (For Best Short Film) of 2021 to one of nine films screened in theaters during the year. The nine (9) nominees from the three (3) OIF Challenges screened in 2021 are: Fierce Challenge Genre Winners Her Ghost in The Fog (Drama) Jail Bait (Horror) Betrayed (Sci-fi)…

OIF held its 16th Screening and Awards Event at AMC Theaters in Disney Springs, Florida. This private screening was held in two theater auditoriums due to the theater’s COVID policies in seating no more than 52% of capacity. Over 600 filmmakers, friends and family members attended. A mezzanine was reserved with where guest could mingle…