Originally called the Off-Hollywood Flick Fest, the event gained followers by offering audiences truly independent films they wouldn't ordinarily see: films that have not been picked up for theatrical distribution. The Ohio Independent Film Festival is dedicated to freedom of expression through independent media and is programmed 100% from submissions. The 2017 Ohio Independent Film Festival's "One Night Only" event in which only the top three features of any genre and top short films (also of any genre) will be shown at a one night event, held on Friday, November 3rd.