The Orem Film Festival returned for its second year with ten independent films, live filmmaker Q&As, and three $1,000 awards. Meet this year's winners, our jury, and the people who made the night possible.

Explore the 2026 Orem Film Festival lineup. Screening order, synopses, and filmmaker bios for all 10 official selections, including five films made in Utah.

The Orem Film Festival is back for year two on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Megaplex Geneva in Vineyard. Ten short films, one night, three $1,000 prizes, and a lot of these filmmakers sitting in the room with you.

Tickets are $10 and include a free Swig drink coupon, thanks to Swig for coming back with us a second year. Every seat is luxury reserved seating.

The Orem Film Festival Jury Prize for Best Short and the Utah Emerging Filmmaker Award are determined by our jury: a panel of industry professionals and cinephiles who evaluate every selected film on originality, technical execution, narrative strength, emotional impact, and artistic vision.

The Orem Film Festival (OFF) returns for its second year in 2026, continuing to build a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with audiences. Founded by Orem local Trevor Allen, OFF celebrates storytelling, artistic vision, and community engagement, with this year’s festival taking place on September 23 at the Geneva Megaplex.