THE NORTHWEST OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO PRESENT PHYLLIS DILLER ITS 1ST EVER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. From 1955, Diller, a native of Lima, Ohio has been in the public consciousness since being a guest contestant on Groucho Marx’s You Bet Your Life and played a key role in the advancement of female comedians. She has since expanded her repertoire to include music, painting and writing, expressing a dedication to the importance of art in her life. Her t...

The Northwest Ohio Independent Film Festival and Executive Director, Len Archibald is proud to present ABSENT by Justin Hunt the 2012 DIRECTOR'S CHOICE AWARD ! ABSENT is a documentary film that explores the devastating impact of disengaged fathers not only here in America, but around the globe. From prostitutes working the streets to one of the world's biggest rock stars, ABSENT lifts the veil on the damage being done by fathers who just aren't there. Featuring Metallica front ...

DEFY EXPECTATIONS. From July 6 to July 8, 2012, the City of Lima and the Northwest Ohio Film Foundation (NWOFF) will bring to you the Northwest Ohio Independent Film Festival (NWOIFF) that will be held primarily at The Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima, Ohio! The inaugural festival was a resounding success in 2011 (known as The Van Wert Independent Film Festival.) The Northwest Ohio Independent Film Festival and the City of Lima, Ohio will defy expectations in 201...