OINK is a film festival designed to celebrate the work of young filmmakers in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, connect them to the larger media community, and encourage them to kick start their dreams.

Founded in 2016 by NKU students and faculty, OINK is excited to make its PIG return in 2024! Next date to be announced!

Awards & Prizes

Awards handed out in every category, including Judges Choice, Mentor Award, and Audience Choice.

2023 Winners:
Judges Choice - "Stuffed" by Chad Bowling

Mentor Award - Romayne Jones

Audience Choice - "Phil Bateman and The Mysterious Mystery" by Richard Keating, Emeric McClure, Charlotte Pollack, Brady Seifert

Narrative - "Radio Silence" by Annabel Aust, Antoine Brown, Sarah Hall, McKenna Johnson, Max Matarazzo, Chloe Meyer, Syd Robinson

Documentary - "Finding Alexandra" by Dillon Cain

Experimental/Expressive - "I Miss You" by Joseph Brown

Screenplay - "Head Case" by Chrisanthi Burch

Rules & Terms

Only films made by high school students in the Cincinnati Tristate Area (Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana) may submit to the OINK Film Festival.

Narrative: Any narrative work of fiction with a maximum running time of 10 minutes, including films that are shot in a "mockumentary" style.

Documentary: Any non-fiction film with a maximum running time of 10 minutes, not including entirely scripted or improvised fictionalizations of actual events.

Experimental/Hype Video/Other: Any film with a maximum running time of 10 minutes that pushes the limits of film in its narrative, aesthetics, or editing.

Screenplay: Any original screenplay with a maximum of 15 pages can be submitted. All genres are welcome!

Mentor Award: This award goes to an advisor or mentor who has had a big impact on a student's creative expression and growth as a filmmaker. Each student entry can include a nomination for this award. Write a one-page testimonial as to why your nominee should receive this award and email it to oinkfilmfest@gmail.com.

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  • Joseph Brown

    Me and my friends had an amazing time at OINK! Excited to see how it evolves and eager to participate again next year!

    April 2024
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  • Frank O'Farrell

    What a great festival for high school filmmakers. OINK provides such a welcoming and supportive environment. There are fantastic workshops too where you can learn from the best and mingle with the pros. Don't miss it. Ever!

    November 2023
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  • Brian Erdman

    Great event! It was great to have my work shown and for it to be so well received by the audience.

    January 2020
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  • Jackson LaCroix

    Amazing festival for High Schoolers!

    November 2019
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