2026 Mid-Ohio Valley Film Festival

The Mid-Ohio Valley Film Festival brings two days of bold storytelling, fresh perspectives, and standout cinematic talent to WVU Parkersburg.
Join us April 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the WVU Parkersburg Theater for a dynamic showcase of films and filmmakers from the Mid-Ohio Valley and across the globe. This is more than a screening event. It is a celebration of how film brings people together, sparks conversation, and gives voice to stories that matter.
Explore a wide range of curated categories, including Animated Worlds, Visual Rhythms, Global Perspectives, Human Stories: Short Form, The Next Wave (Student), Shadows and Screams, The Avant Garde Lab, Storytellers Cinema, Deep Dive Documentaries, and Homegrown: WV & OH.
View the full festival program and screening schedule here!