Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. The Polar Express
3 & 6pm screenings of the Oscar-nominated holiday hit; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: The Polar Express. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. The Polar Express
3 & 6pm screenings of the Oscar-nominated holiday hit; for information, call 309-628-0156.
Event Title: The Polar Express. Venue: Aledo Opera House.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Aledo Opera House.
For more info visit aledooperahouse.com. Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
thru Dec. 22; CRIFF welcomes films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers in the categories of Narrative (fictional) Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle (experimental, music video, prose, and film and video art); $25-65 registration; for information, e-mail info@crifm.org.
Event Title: Call for Entries: 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Venue: Collins Road Theatres.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Collins Road Theatres.
For more info visit crifm.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, December 22, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Elf Trivia Night
a movie-themed trivia night on the Will Ferrell comedy presented by Think & Drink Entertainment; trivia is free to play with teams and a cash prize; space is limited, so arrive early to get a table.
Event Title: Elf Trivia Night. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. The Twilight Saga: New Moon -- Rowdy NYE Screening
you can shout your favorite quotes out loud, laugh as much as you want, and have fun with the film as you hoot, holler, and celebrate the Twilight Saga and the New Year.
Event Title: The Twilight Saga: New Moon -- Rowdy NYE Screening. Venue: The Last Picture House.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 9:00 PM – Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM.
The Last Picture House.
For more info visit www.lastpicturehouse.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, January 2, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival: Animals of the Midwest
featuring screenings of Wild Hope: Thunder and Fire (18 min), Wild Hope: Bat Vax (14 min) , The Eagles of Decorah (57 min), and American Spring: Migration (55 min); free; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival: Animals of the Midwest. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, January 5, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Monster Movie Monday
we're showing one of 2024's most thrilling vampire films; join us for snacks and a monstrous movie; note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Monster Movie Monday. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular PG or PG-13 movie recently released on DVD; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. The Sons of Katie Elder
a screening of the John Wayne, Dean Martin movie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Sons of Katie Elder. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, January 9, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, January 12, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, January 16, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Out There: A National Parks Story
a screening in the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series with popcorn included; $10, students free with ID; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Out There: A National Parks Story. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, January 23, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Out of Plain Sight
a screening in the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series with popcorn included; $10, students free with ID; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Out of Plain Sight. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Monday, January 26, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Friday, January 30, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival
thru Jan. 31; seeking entries for the festival scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Bridge View Center theater in Ottumwa, Iowa; now in its 2nd year, OIFF continues its mission of showcasing bold, original storytelling from independent filmmakers around the globe; the festival features a curated selection of feature-length and short films, as well as engaging filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and audience interaction in the heart of southern Iowa; awards will be presented in multiple categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, and the coveted Audience Choice Award.
Event Title: Call for Entries: Ottumwa International Film Festival. Venue: Bridge View Center.
Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Bridge View Center.
For more info visit filmfreeway.com. Beaver Fever
a screening in the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series with popcorn included; $10, students free with ID; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Beaver Fever. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular PG or PG-13 movie recently released on DVD; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival: Geological Processes of the Driftless Area
free; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival: Geological Processes of the Driftless Area. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. The Cigarette Surfboard
a screening in the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series with popcorn included; $10, students free with ID; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Cigarette Surfboard. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org. Magnificent Obsession
a screening of the Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush movie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Magnificent Obsession. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Kelp! - The Green Buffalo
a double-feature screening in the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series with popcorn included; $10, students free with ID; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Kelp! - The Green Buffalo. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org. Reef Builders
a screening in the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series with popcorn included; $10, students free with ID; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Reef Builders. Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit qcenvironmentalfilmseries.org. Tuesday Cinema
join us for a popular PG or PG-13 movie recently released on DVD; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tuesday Cinema. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival: The Ioway – Indigenous History
free; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Effigy Mounds Winter Film Festival: The Ioway – Indigenous History. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. The Adventures of Don Juan
a screening of the Errol Flynn movie in the Afternoon Classics series; for ages 19+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Adventures of Don Juan. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.