Named after the regional grass that grows in Central Illinois, the Foxtail Film Festival is an annual celebration of up-and-coming filmmakers in the Midwest and around the world.

The Foxtail Film Festival is committed to showcasing the best films from high school and university filmmakers while bringing the community together for a unique experience at the historic Normal Theater in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. The Foxtail Film Festival is also a uniquely run festival, organized by students from Illinois State University closely involved in every aspect of festival curation and management.

We are currently accepting entries (15 minutes and under) from High School and College/University students in three categories: Narrative, Documentary, and Animation/Experimental. The 2024 festival will be held April 25-28.