NVFF Presents Continues
September 17th-26th with Modern Warrior LIVE
A coalition of Columbus cultural institutions have joined forces to host the new “National Veterans Film Festival.” The annual event seeks to connect Americans through Veterans’ voices and stories by celebrating the contributions and resiliency of our nation’s Veterans.
Partners include Gateway Film Center, the VA Central Ohio Health Care System, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 in-person festival. Sadly, there is no safe and effective way to bring our community together in celebration of Veterans’ films, stories, and artistry.
In lieu of the in-person festival, a series of virtual screenings and panel discussions titled NVFF will be presented throughout 2020-2021. Learn more about NVFF Presents here.
“There is so much more that unites Americans than divides us. By screening great films made by Veterans or that tell stories about Veterans, this festival can address the human experience of Veterans and inspire a dialogue about what it means to serve our nation and commit to something larger than yourself.”
— Lt. General Michael Ferriter, U.S. Army (retired),
President and CEO of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
About Our Program
The feature and short films, including narrative films and documentaries, that will be screened as part of this festival will be gathered through an open submissions process and selected by an impartial jury of partner organizations and Veterans. Films can be any style and from any genre, but should be made by, feature, and/or be about Veterans, military service, military families, or a related subject. Films made by Veterans need not focus on Veteran-specific issues.