Film submissions for the 2025 film festival are now closed.

Please consider applying to the 2026 film festival. 

Submissions are accepted from any Midwest filmmaker* (please see rules and eligibility). Filmmakers can apply through FilmFreeWay starting in April 2026. 

*We accept films from filmmakers living (or going to school) within 350 miles of Peoria, Illinois. We are also open to films that take place in or are grounded in the Midwest. If you are unsure if you are eligible or you consider yourself a Midwest filmmaker but don’t meet this criteria, please don't hesitate to reach out to us because our goal is to support Midwest filmmakers.