The 3rd Annual Off the Reel Film Festival (OTRFF) is set for July 20, 2024, in Lancaster, PA!
OTRFF is an International Shorts Festival. We're not just a film festival; we're a movement led by a passionate team of young, diverse creators striving to make a lasting impact on Pennsylvania's cultural landscape and beyond.
Being filmmakers ourselves, Our stage is set for storytellers from every corner of the world—each sharing narratives that resonate, evoke change, and bring fresh perspectives to the forefront. Off The Reel Film Festival is your cinematic passport to an international journey.
This Year's Theme is CHANGE THE GAME. Change the Game is not just a slogan – it's an invitation to break boundaries, embrace diversity, and celebrate the transformative power of storytelling. Inspired by classics like The Sandlot and A League of Their Own, we’re rallying filmmakers and audiences to join us in a celebration of creativity, community and cinema.
At Off The Reel Film Festival, we believe in the potency of unbridled creativity. Our vision is simple – ideas have power, make them reel. This isn't just a play on words – it's a commitment to providing a space where filmmakers can unleash their passion projects, unencumbered by commercial demands.
Beyond exhibition, we're a hub for education and community building. Our industry-leading panel discussions equip attendees with practical knowledge to turn creative sparks into cinematic realities. This year, we're excited to introduce a filmmaker workshop which will offer an immersive experience designed to pool in local and surrounding filmmakers and foster growth and collaboration. We truly believe that festivals are not just to entertain, but to empower and educate.
We invite you to submit personal, uncompromising, and illuminating work. Break free from the loop of feeding the “content beast.” It's time to get those projects off your reel and into the material world. Let's make a difference, one short at a time.
Audience Voting for Each Film Category (6)
Each Winner (6) will awarded a certificate and a prize package sent via the address provided on their submission form. Winners will also receive respective social media assets (with laurel).