At the Oil Valley Film Festival, our mission is to bring the voices and films of new and established filmmakers to the heart of Venango County, an area underrepresented in the world of film.
Located in Oil City, Pennsylvania, and nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, attending the Oil Valley Film Festival will grant you the experience of watching engaging cinema within an intimate community with a rich history.
2024 Venues: Oil City Library & The Pointe - Oil City, PA
The 2024 Oil Valley Film Festival is partnered with and sponsored by the following businesses: Robot Blonde, InkTip, The Pointe, and the Oil City Library.
2024 Festival Schedule:
In-Person Schedule:
Sep. 6 - Features Program.
Sept. 7 - Features Program.
Sept. 8 - Shorts Program & Special Categories.
All films selected are eligible for awards. The following awards will be granted for outstanding achievement: ("Actor" designates both male and female actors)
FILM COMPETITION AWARDS:
Jury Prizes:
- Best Actor, Feature
- Best Actor, Short
- Best Supporting Actor, Feature
- Best Supporting Actor, Short
- Best Cinematography, Feature - Narrative
- Best Cinematography, Short - Narrative
- Best Director, Feature - Narrative
- Best Director, Short - Narrative
- Best Editing, Feature - Narrative
- Best Editing, Short - Narrative
- Best Picture, Feature - Narrative & Documentary
- Best Picture, Short - Narrative & Documentary
Audience Awards:
- Favorite Feature Film
- Favorite Short Film
- Favorite Web / New Media Episode
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION AWARDS:
- Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting, Feature
- Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting, Short
- Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting, Hour-long Pilot Teleplay
Winners of the 2024 Screenwriting categories will receive:
A 4-month InkTip Pro Membership ($130 value). As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.