(2026–2027)
1. West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival
West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival
- Morgantown, WV (WVU Canady Creative Arts Center)
- March 5–8, 2026
- Website: https://www.wvmsff.com/
- Submissions/Info: https://filmfreeway.com/TheWestVirginiaMountaineerShortFilmFestival
Focus: experimental, narrative, animation, and student film
One of the most established academic/indie festivals in WV
2. Martinsburg Apollo Film Festival (formerly Berkeley Springs Film Festival)
Martinsburg Apollo Film Festival
- Martinsburg, WV (Apollo Civic Theatre)
- March 13–15, 2026
- Website: https://www.martinsburgff.com/
Features regional + independent films
Includes screenings, socials, and filmmaker networking
3. Deadhead Film Festival (Horror)
Deadhead Film Festival
- St. Albans, WV (Alban Arts Center)
- October 3, 2026
- FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/DeadheadFilmFest
Genre: horror / practical effects
Includes vendors, workshops, and live FX demos
4. MTN Craft Film Festival
MTN Craft Film Festival
- Clarksburg, WV (Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center)
- Expected: First weekend of October 2026 (TBD confirmation)
- Website: https://www.mtncraftfilmfestival.com/
Appalachian-focused storytelling
Strong emphasis on regional filmmakers
5. Ohio Valley Festival for Filmmakers of Color
Ohio Valley Festival for Filmmakers of Color
- Wheeling, WV
- 2026 dates not publicly confirmed (annual event active)
- FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/OhioValleyFestivalForFilmmakersofColor
Focus: diversity, underrepresented filmmakers
Smaller but culturally important regional fest