Film Festival


SAVE THE DATE! The Big Picture Film Festival is returning to the Peoria Riverfront Museum on NOVEMBER 23, 2024!

You won’t want to miss it! This festival is made possible with the sponsorship and support of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and the Illinois Arts Council.

Date: November 23rd 2024
Location: Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602

Interested in submitting?

The Big Picture Peoria Film Festival is an opportunity for Midwest filmmakers to come together, screen their films, and celebrate their work. The winning films will be screened on the giant screen theater at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

The festival is a two-day event where filmmakers are invited to explore the city of Peoria through various events hosted by the festival, including networking events and an after party.

For more details and to submit your film click the button below.

Big Picture Peoria Film Festival is back
after a 5-year hiatus!

It’s about time we unleash those pent-up creative juices into Downtown Peoria and make a huge splash on the Giant Screen at The Peoria Riverfront Museum. The 2024 Big Picture Film Festival will welcome both local and regional filmmakers for a weekend of panel discussions, content and idea exchanges, and ultimately, film screenings and awards for best film submissions. Here are the details:

Check out the venue

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 AM -5 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM- to 5 PM. With variety of exciting exhibits, you’ll have plenty of intriguing sights to explore!

More questions?

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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors