OCTOBER 9 -10 -11 – CINCINNATI, OHIO

Illuminating the Best in Film

Welcome to Helios Film Festival

Hello! We’re excited to bring you a fresh and innovative type of film festival where screenings, lodging, food and beverage, VIP events, monologue competitions and industry panel discussions are all set in one venue, the Holiday Inn Eastgate. When you arrive, we’re just a crane shot across the lobby to enter the festival. Once on-set, you can start networking, enjoy great films and participate in engaging conversations.

We know you’ve been waiting for us.

Helios Film Festival is an annual three-day event. Helios is the place for filmmakers to get their short and feature films seen, network with actors, filmmakers and production companies. Helios Film Festival, for film enthusiasts and high quality films!

Helios. Bringing independent film out of the darkness.

General Admission

Join us for the entire weekend or just a day. Helios gives you options. Check them out below. You won’t regret it.

The Weekender Pass
The best value for the Helios Film Festival. The Weekender provides an all-access pass, with the exception of VIP party.

The Day Player Pass
Perfect for those who can attend only one or two days of the festival. The Day Player provides a 1-Day all-access pass, with the exception of VIP party.

Purchase Tickets

Vendor Admission

Helios has your hookup! Sell your films and merch, or cast your next film. Reserve your spot now!

vendors Vendor Mezzanine
Location, location, location! The Heart of Helios, the Mezzanine, is the place to be seen so be sure to bring your A-Team.

Vendor Gallery
Can’t decide? The gallery is the perfect fit for you if you’re a first time vendor or a Frugral Frank. And that’s all we have to say about that. Reserve now.

Reserve A Table

Film Submissions

Have you recently finished a really cool film? Are you currently in production? Is your film still in post? Do you have a film lying around from last year and you’re not sure what to do with it? Submit to Helios, but you better hurry. Submission deadline is August 22, 2015. Submit via FilmFreeway with the button below

FILM SUBMISSION FEE: $35.00

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 22ND, 2015

Film Poster Contest

But wait, we’re not done! With your film submission, you get another chance to win an award! Submit your film poster below and have it judged by industry leaders, you know, those excentric creative types.

Poster MAY NOT contain profanity or nudity

Poster must be provided in high resolution format, at least 150dpi

Poster must be provided in .JPG format

Poster should be at least 13″ x 19″ PORTRAIT orientation

Poster file name must be title-of-film.jpg

Deadline: 11:59pm EST, August 22, 2015

Submit Your Poster

Helios 2015 Call Sheet

FRIDAY - October 9

12:00pm Welcome & Registration

Welcome to the Helios Film Festival. Please arrive early enough to assure the check-in and registration process runs smooth. Guests staying at the Holiday Inn will also receive early check-in times.
2:00pm - 10:00pm Convention Open Hours

Enjoy the day browsing the Vendor Mezzanine & Gallery, screening films, partaking in Q&A; Panels, and networking!
5:00pm - 10:00pm Film Screenings

Film screenings open at 5:00pm and will be available in two ballrooms behind the Vendor Mezzanine.
10:00pm Networking Mixer

Come hang out in the Hotel Bar and network to your heart’s content. You never know who might be there!

SATURDAY - October 10

10:00am - 10:00pm Convention Open Hours

Enjoy the day browsing the Vendor Mezzanine & Gallery, screening films, partaking in Q&A; Panels, and networking!
10:00am - 10:00pm Discussion Panels

To view a breakdown of our Discussion Panels please visit the DISCUSSION PANELS PAGE.
10:00am - 10:00pm Film Screenings

Film screenings open at 10:00am and will available in two ballrooms behind the Vendor Mezzanine.
10:00pm VIP Party

Don’t miss out on your chance to attend this very exclusive VIP Party. VIP status required. See FAQs.
11:00pm Networking Mixer

Come hang out in the Hotel Bar and network to your heart’s content. You never know who might be there!

SUNDAY - October 11

10:00am - 6:00pm Convention Open Hours

Last day! We look forward to seeing you next year.
10:00am - 4:00pm Film Screenings

Film screenings open at 10:00am and will available in two ballrooms behind the Vendor Mezzanine.
2:00pm Monologue Competitions

A Film Festival wouldn’t be complete without a Monologue Competition! Sign up today.
5:00pm Awards Ceremony

Come support and celebrate with your award winning fellow filmmakers.
6:00pm GOODBYE

Fin. The End. Until Next Time.

Monologue Competition

You think you’ve got chops? Prove it! Bring your best 2-minute monologue and show us what you’ve got.

Competition Entry Includes 1 Weekender Pass

Enter Competition

Featured Guests

Barry Papick

Actor / Acting Coach / Writer

Mr. Papick is an accomplished actor having been in over 20 Feature Films, 20 stage plays and many episodic television shows including “Swans Crossing,” where he was a series regular. Barry has recently been seen in “Labor Pains” with Lindsey Lohan, “Lake Effects” on The Hallmark Channel and has guest starred on the CBS show…

Pepper Sweeney

Actor / Writer

Pepper Sweeney has been a professional in the entertainment business for 25 years. He has appeared in over 30 television programs and ﬁlms including The Mentalist, Grey’s Anatomy, CSI Miami, and CSI . He was a regular on NBCʼs The Round Table and recurred for three seasons on the sitcom Evening Shade with Burt Reynolds….