Wide Open Experimental Film Festival returns to OKC

Boundary-pushing cinema to be showcased at annual event

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:44am

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A striking abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and bold red and white geometric shapes, conceptually representing the experimental and avant-garde nature of the film festival.The Wide Open Experimental Film Festival returns to Oklahoma City, showcasing a bold, boundary-pushing program of innovative short films.Oklahoma City Today

The fifth annual Wide Open Experimental Film Festival is set to bring a bold mix of boundary-pushing cinema to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from April 24–26. Presented by the Oklahoma City University Film Department, the festival will showcase 65 short films from around the world, organized into six curated programs.

Why it matters

The Wide Open Experimental Film Festival is a unique opportunity for Oklahoma City audiences to experience innovative, avant-garde filmmaking that pushes the boundaries of the medium. The festival highlights the city's growing reputation as a hub for independent and experimental arts.

The details

The festival will feature six curated programs of short films, ranging from abstract visual poems to immersive sensory experiences. Filmmakers from across the globe will present their boundary-pushing works, offering Oklahoma City audiences a chance to discover cutting-edge cinema.

  • The fifth annual Wide Open Experimental Film Festival will take place from April 24–26, 2026.
  • The festival will be held at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

The players

Wide Open Experimental Film Festival

An annual festival in Oklahoma City that showcases innovative, boundary-pushing short films from around the world.

Oklahoma City University Film Department

The department that presents the Wide Open Experimental Film Festival, highlighting the university's commitment to supporting independent and experimental filmmaking.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

The venue that will host the Wide Open Experimental Film Festival, providing a space for the city's audiences to experience cutting-edge cinema.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Wide Open Experimental Film Festival will go on sale on March 1, 2026, and the full program of films will be announced in early April.

The takeaway

The Wide Open Experimental Film Festival continues to cement Oklahoma City's reputation as a hub for innovative and boundary-pushing arts, offering local audiences a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends in global independent and experimental filmmaking.