Southern Oasis Film Festival is a celebration of Filmmakers, by FIlmmakers and true Cinephiles. Whether you shot a guerilla style film or a budgeted film, we want to see it. Southern Oasis Film Festival champions the artists, encourages collaboration and growth! We welcome films from all over the world!

We cant wait to see you at the festival, where the love of cinema knows no bounds. Created by cinephiles for cinephiles, we celebrate the diverse and boundless world of film. At our festival, we embrace the notion that film is an art form that transcends boundaries and genres. Whether it's drama, comedy, horror, documentary, or experimental, we believe that every film has a story to tell and deserves to be shared.

Our mission is simple: to provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and for audiences to experience the magic of cinema in all its forms. We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, provoke thought, and evoke emotions. That's why we welcome filmmakers from all backgrounds and genres to participate in our festival.

Check out our competition festival coming up as well!

-Screenplay-
Best Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay
Best Student Screenplay

-Best Animated Film-

-Documentary-
Best Documentary Short
Best Documentary

-Local Films-
Best Local Film
Best Local Actor
Best Local Actress
Best Director
Best Writer

-Foreign Films- (Certificate)
Best Foreign Short
Best Foreign Film

-Student-
Best Student Writer
Best Student Director
Best Student Film

-College-
Best College Writer
Best College Director
Best College Film
Best Foreign College Film (Certificate)

-Short Films-
Best Short Film

-Feature Films-
Best Film

-Best Music VIdeo-

-Honorable Mention-

Non-English films must be accompanied by English subtitles.
Films with explicit content resembling X-rated material are not permitted.
Decisions made by the judges are considered final.
Screening fees for showcasing films are not covered by the festival.
Refunds will not be provided.

All films that are selected for screening should be sure to have these specifications at a minimum.
- 24 frames per second
- 1920x1080 (native 16x9)
- Audio 48khz stereo

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Jorge Rey

    Congratulations to the host team for managing a fully-loaded schedule of events. I was most impressed with the cadre of friendly interns who worked together to handle many aspects of the film festival.

    May 2026
  • Jeffrey Ault

    This is a small, regional film festival that is well programmed. The variety of genres represented makes sure there is something for everyone and the festival manages to include worthwhile workshops and talkbacks to engage the audience. The interns and staff are extremely pleasant to work with and make sure your experience is one to remember. Even if you are not personally screening a film, this festival is one you should consider attending in order to network and have a good time.

    April 2026
  • Thanks so much for selecting my screenplay! This was my first festival to attend! Everyone was very nice and professional! I enjoyed the Q&A’s and the variety of films screened. Looking forward to attending next year!

    April 2026
  • Rui Martins

    It was a pleasure to be part of this year’s SOFF. A big thank you to the entire SOFF team!

    April 2026
  • Paper Horse Pictures

    Based on the submission experience and communication alone, Southern Oasis Film Festival left a truly strong impression. Even without attending in person, the festival felt thoughtfully organized and genuinely welcoming to filmmakers, with communication that was clear, professional, and warm. There’s an evident level of care in how the festival engages with artists and presents its programming. It’s definitely a festival we would return to and continue to support moving forward.

    April 2026