Reels on Wheels is the magic of movies like never before, designed to illicit joy and wonder for all those who discover this unique mobile cinema.

Started in 2020, Reels on Wheels traveled all around Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana bringing family-friendly indie films to our communities. Now in a permanent home at The Contemporary Arts Center we are looking for enchanting, kid-friendly indie-film shorts to delight and inspire children of all ages, including inner children!

This screen is adjudicated and programmed multiple times a year. Please submit understanding this is a rolling deadline.

The Contemporary Arts Center brings art and the creative process to all people through exhibitions, performances, and experiences that open minds. Please visit the CAC's website for look at the venue: https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org

Reels on Wheels is a sister program to Cindependent Film Festival but is wholly separate from curation and programming.

You will receive an official selection graphic and promotional support from our team.

You agree to the following terms and conditions of the CIFF and Reels on Wheels Cincinnati:

• All films must be the original work of the filmmakers and all filmmakers must have the necessary rights. The festival is not liable for any rights issues.

• By submitting a film to Reels on Wheels, you grant the Reels on Wheelspermission to screen your film, if said film is officially accepted into one of the program's lineups.

• If your film has been selected, you are automatically considered accepted. If we do not hear from you otherwise within 14 days of notification, your selection will be accepted and intended for playing in the festival.

• All entries must be either in English or subtitled in English. Foreign language films without English subtitles will not be screened.

• Only completed entries (including entry form, payment, and final film) will be considered.

• We are an environmentally friendly program. We accept digital entries ONLY. Do not send DVD’s, Blu-rays, or physical press kits.

• We have no premiere status requirements.

• If accepted, the filmmaker is required to provide the festival a digital file (.mov, .mp4), for exhibition.

• In accordance with the Reels on Wheels policy, the entry fee is non-refundable.

• You will not be allowed to enter your work unless you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of Reels on Wheels.

You grant the Cindependent Film Festival the following:
• Permission to exhibit your film.

• Allow photos, posters, highlights or excerpts of your film (e.g. a trailer) to be placed on the CIFF website and used for other marketing and promotional purposes. Reels on Wheels will never solicit or screen your film outside the promotion of the Reels on Wheels without your approval.

• Reels on Wheels reserves the right to change our programming without notice. The official selections and screening schedule is at the sole discretion of the festival.

• You may submit as many entries as you like. Each entry requires its own entry fee. Entry fees will not be refunded.

• Exceptions to these rules will not be made unless we make an exception.

For questions and inquiries, please email allyson@cindependentfilmfest.org