TVFF Competition final deadline: September 20, 2026
TVFF 10 years, 2017 to 2026Tuscarawas Valley Film Festival
TVFF Competition

Submit your
short film.

The student deadline has passed, but the TVFF Competition remains open through September 20. Submit directly to the festival using the TVFF entry form.

Start your TVFF entry
2026 entries closed

Student Film Competition

The August 15 deadline has passed, and the student form is no longer accepting entries.

  • The published 2026 rules remain available for reference.
  • Future student opportunities will be announced on tuscfilm.org.
Student competition update
Open to a wide range of filmmakers

TVFF Competition

For independent filmmakers, teams, and film clubs at any experience level. Selected films screen September 24.

  • $300, $200, and $100 cash prizes.
  • No school, county, or residency requirement.
  • Required $25 entry fee per submitted film.
  • 20-minute maximum runtime.
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Before you begin

  • Upload your film to Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, or another reliable service.
  • Set the link so the festival board can view it without requesting access.
  • Have the link password ready if the film is protected.
  • Only submit work and music you have permission to use.