Tier 2
Ashland, United States
Last verified 23 March 2026
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win a jury award in the animated short competition at Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win a jury award in the documentary short competition at Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win a jury award in the short film competition at Ashland Independent Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for Ashland Independent Film Festival is around 1 December 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Ashland Independent Film Festival costs around USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Ashland Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Ashland Independent Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Ashland Independent Film Festival takes place in Ashland, United States.
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