One Night Only

November 2nd, 2019

10:30am - 11:30pm

at the Bop Stop in Cleveland

2920 Detroit Road Cleveland, OH 44113

Some of the best films that independent cinema has to offer, hand-picked from some of the best artists and creative minds from around the globe--screened right in your backyard.

OIFF's One Night Only is not just a festival--it's an event. One that you won't easily forget.

Live Music.

Workshops.

Parties.

And of course, excellent independent films.

Be a part of the experience.

One Night Only

Last day to purchase pre-sale passes!

Today is the last day to purchase pre-sale passes for this year’s festival! Get admission to the full day of events on November 2nd–five screening programs of feature length and short films, the morning film workshops, and more–for just $20! Purchase pre-sale passes here After we announce this...
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New CLEVELAND CONNECTION Film Series!

Independent Pictures is pleased to announce be hosting their new CLEVELAND CONNECTION film series, where we showcase great independent films that have some sort of connection to the greater Cleveland area! Ohio Independent Film Festival is committed to showing the best independent films from all over the world during our...
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Late Submission Deadline is coming up!

Filmmakers– We are looking for the best independent feature length and short films from around the world to showcase as a part of this year’s exclusive One Night Only festival event. So bring us your dramas and your comedies, your thrillers and chillers, and your family films and fantasy films–we’re...
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Brian Bowers Named As New Executive Director Of Ohio Independent Film Festival

The Ohio Independent Film Festival is pleased to announce Brian Bowers as its new Executive Director! Bowers is well known throughout the greater Cleveland film community for his work as producer of the Cleveland 48 Hour Film Project, which he has helmed since 2008. The competition brings local filmmakers together...
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2018 Festival Trailer

Check out the official trailer for this year’s festival! We’re excited to be showcasing all of these great films as a part of this year’s One Night Only event. Buy your tickets now to any of our individual screening programs, or get a full day pass to watch everything. Buy your...
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2018 Schedule

FRIDAY November 2 – FREE pre-event networking party Food available for purchase from the Bop Stop 7:00p Doors Entertainment by Brent Kirby at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM 8:30 PM Shorts Block Foxes Tristan Taylor/USA In this adult Coming-Of-Age narrative, an African American male struggles to admit his depression...
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“One Night Only” Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now!

An evening of independent feature films, shorts from all around the world, and live music from Brent Kirby–all for less than the price of a dinner out! It seems like $20 won’t get you very far these days–not even a nice Friday night dinner. So just imagine the kind of...
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OIFF 2018 Official Press Release

THE BEST “UNDERGROUND” GLOBAL CINEMA WILL BE SCREENED IN CLEVELAND ***Expect much more from this year’s Ohio Independent Film Festival experience!*** Cleveland-- At this year’s Ohio Independent Film Festival, attendees will be treated to some of the best undiscovered independent cinema from around the world. Moviegoers will be able to...
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Sponsor this year’s OIFF “One Night Only” event

The Ohio Independent Film Festival, founded in 1993 by filmmakers looking for venues for independent work, is dedicated to freedom of expression through independent media and is programmed 100% from submissions. However, we also need your help to make our event successful. The Independent Pictures’ Board of Trustees is excited to...
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