All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Omaha Film Festival
Omaha, United States · Est. 2005 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Omaha, United States
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 21 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Film Streams, various Omaha venues
Overview
The Omaha Film Festival (OFF), established in 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska, is a notable independent film festival recognized by MovieMaker magazine as one of the '50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee' in 2019 and 2020. It showcases over 100 independent films annually—including narrative features, documentaries, short films, and animated shorts—selected from nearly 1,000 global entries, with a dedicated section for Nebraska-made films. OFF is distinguished as one of the most accomplished teaching festivals in the Central United States, offering filmmaker-friendly opportunities like post-screening Q&As, industry panels, workshops, and the Offutt Academy for high school students.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+76 pts)
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 21 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Film Streams, various Omaha venues
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (14 refs, 1 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
2005
Venue
Film Streams, various Omaha venues
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
8
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