OIF – a film community
Promoting Creatives, Connecting Talent & Crew with Opportunities
OIF is an active, open film community. Our programs promote the advancement of emergent and established talent, crew, writers, directors and support staff in independent film production.
Our ever-growing network can help catapult you to the next level of your career. Our platform is available to everyone wishing to explore or advance in film.
Learn more about OIF…
CURRENT CHALLENGES
Orlando – x challenge (3 genres)
tampa – FEAR Challenge (horror)
New York – x challenge (1 genre)
LOS angeles – flix challenge (TBD)
CHALLENGE TIMELINES
CHAPTER | CHALLENGE | SCRIPTS DUE | FILMS DUE | SCREENING |
X | 12/8/2025 | 3/9/2026 | TBD – EOM 4/2026 | |
FEAR | 9/1/ 2025 | 1/8/2026 | TBD EOM 3/2026 | |
X | 2/2/2026 | 5/25/2026 | TBD (June?) | |
FLIX | TBA | TBA | TBA |
All Deadlines close at 11:59pm on the posted Due Date
OIF CHALLENGE RESOURCES
Get Event Tickets!
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Cast, Crew, Family, Friends, and industry professionals are welcome to join us in celebrating local creatives and their work.
- Current Challenge: “X” (3 genres: Psychological Thriller/Drama, Rom-Com, Super-hero)
- Event tickets are available approximately two to three weeks prior to scheduled dates
- Screening : TBA
- Awards Presentation:
- Networking Party to follow at a nearby Venue (TBA)
- Current Challenge: TBA (1 genre: Rom-Com)
- Screening: TBD
- Event tickets are available approximately two to three weeks prior to scheduled dates
- Current Challenge: “Fear” (1 genre: Horror)
- Event tickets are available approximately two to three weeks prior to scheduled dates
- Screening Early 2026
- Current Challenge: “Flix” (1 genre: Drama)
- Screening TBA
- Event tickets are available approximately two to three weeks prior to scheduled dates
OIF is an independent film community. Financing for OIF’s programs is generated by support from our members (admission fees to events, contributions), founders, and ad revenue; with additional support from partners and sponsors.
OIF – Where Independent Film is Celebrated
We’re thrilled to welcome the latest OIF Chapters.
NEW YORK
Launched 2025
LOS ANGELES
Launched 2025
Networking
Connect with a strong, growing community with thousands of like-minded people that can help each other grow.
Great Programs
Learn by doing. Numerous opportunities to learn and hone your craft via hands-on experience.
Have Fun​
Join the OIF Family, enjoy the experience and make friends for life.
Mutual Support
From zero to 100, It’s all up to you! The sky is the limit.
Ambition is all it takes.