Ripley County Film Fest Returns June 3-6

This year’s festival will feature 13 original short films.

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(Ripley County, Ind.) - The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to announce the second annual Ripley County Film Fest, running from Wednesday, June 3 through Saturday, June 6.

This year’s festival will feature 13 original short films, showcasing the incredible talent of local storytellers as well as filmmakers from across Indiana and surrounding states.

The four-day event will be hosted at two of the county’s most cherished historic landmarks: the Damm Theatre in Osgood and the Gibson Theatre in Batesville. To celebrate the magic of the theater, each night will feature a selection of original shorts followed by a screening of a popular Hollywood movie.

2026 Festival Schedule

• Wednesday, June 3: The Damm Theatre, Osgood – 6:30 PM

o Dear Cupid - Part One

o My Turn

o Gift Horse

o Going Out

o Knees in the Dust

o Hollywood Film: Pride & Prejudice

• Thursday, June 4: The Gibson Theatre, Batesville – 6:30 PM

o Dear Cupid – Part Two

o Balloons

o One of a Kind Advice

o The Last Illusion

o Hollywood Film: The Patriot

• Friday, June 5: The Damm Theatre, Osgood – 6:30 PM:

o Spare Me!

o The Villain Within

o Bedtime Story

o The Void

o IVAN

o 48 Hour Film Challenge Submissions

o Hollywood Film: Saving Private Ryan

• Grand Finale - Saturday, June 6: The Gibson Theatre, Batesville – 6:30 PM

o Awards Ceremony, which includes a screening of the winning films, and

o Panel discussion with the directors to discuss their creative process and answer audience questions.

All screenings are free and open to the public. The Ripley County Community Foundation would like to share a special thank you to the Ivy Tech Foundation for their generous sponsorship, which includes a free small popcorn for attendees to enjoy during the show.

The Ripley County Film Fest is proudly presented by the Ripley County Community Foundation, with the goal of promoting the arts, supporting local theaters, and giving filmmakers of all ages a platform to shine. For the full Film Fest schedule and film descriptions, visit https://rccfonline.org/impact/initiatives/film-fest/.