Established in 2005, the Omaha Film Festival (OFF) began as a way for the Omaha community to experience the artistry of independent filmmaking through the exhibition of new films by aspiring artists that are otherwise unavailable for viewing in the area. The Festival showcases an average of 100 films during its annual event, selected from close to 1000 annual entries that come in from around the world, offering a wide variety of independent cinema choices that includes regional and world premier films as well as advanced screenings of films that have already attracted wider distribution. Narrative features, documentaries, short films, and animated shorts are screened during the week-long Festival, with a special section for Nebraska-made films as well. The selected filmmakers are invited to attend the festival and are given the opportunity to discuss their films with the audience after each screening.

Welcome to the Omaha Film Festival schedule page! Each year, our festival lineup features a wide range of screenings, panels, and QandA sessions with filmmakers and screenwriters, giving you the freedom to customize your festival experience. Use the schedule to explore daily listings and plan your week, just like you would for an industry conference. Here's how to make the most of it: browse by day to see what's playing when, check film descriptions and genres to find your must-sees, and look for special events or Nebraska-made films that highlight local talent. Mark the screenings and events you don't want to miss, and arrive early for popular showings. We recommend bookmarking this page as our upcoming festival schedule will be available in early February. Whether you're joining us for one day or the entire festival, the schedule is your guide to an unforgettable week of independent cinema!

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am: Writers Theatre - Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom
12:30 pm: Shorts 7 - Aksarben Cinema - screen 4
02:30 pm: The Opener - Aksarben Cinema - screen 6
02:45 pm: Step Back, Doors Closing - Aksarben Cinema - screen 5
02:55 pm: Shorts 8 - Aksarben Cinema - screen 4
04:45 pm: Saturn - Aksarben Cinema - screen 6
05:30 pm: Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue - Aksarben Cinema - screen 5
05:35 pm: Shorts 9 - Aksarben Cinema - screen 4
07:45 pm: The Fetch - Aksarben Cinema - screen 6
08:15 pm: I Need You: 53 Years of the Band america - Aksarben Cinema - screen 5
08:20 pm: Shorts 10 - Nebraska Shorts - Aksarben Cinema - screen 4
10:00 pm: Saturday Night Party - Aksarben Cinema Lounge