5th Annual Monarch Short Film Festival
February 26, 2027 | 7 - 9 p.m.
University Theatre | 4600 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508
The Monarch Short Film Festival is an annual competitive showcase celebrating films created by ODU students and alumni. Films must be 20 minutes or less and have been completed between February 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027. Jury members score submitted films and the top selections are screened during the awards ceremony, where competition winners, Best Student Film, and Audience Favorite are announced. The event is free and open to the public.
Open for submissions: October 5, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Cinema
The Film Program in the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University fosters a passion for telling stories with a camera.