Podcasting

Upload your media art from the past school year to compete against the best in the Midwest. All media arts will be uploaded through FilmFreeway

A student or program may only enter ONE category per project. Limitations to the number of projects submitted and time limitations are listed under each category. Please select the best single category to fit your project submission.

Upload Competition

  • Submit 1 Podcast Episode. Let's hear your best talk show, how-to, tell all, unsolved mystery, and more! This competition is judged on originality, content, packaging, technical skill, and voice-personality.

    Radio (Level 1-3) Pathway. CTE Framework Match - Audio Engineering

Please note: Upload Contest submissions will be selected to air as Screeners during the festival. This is so cool to know that thousands of people are viewing your work!

Awards will be given during the opening ceremony on October 14th in downtown, Springdale.

The Grid is Live 

The 2026 OMAF Upload Competitions are now open. Secure your spot in the matrix

During OMAF26, students will compete in On-site Competitions on the first day of the festival. Students will have 4 and a half hours on DAY 1 to create content from start to finish. Prompts will be available to registered teams just after the Opening Ceremony, and winners will be announced and shown at the Closing Ceremony of OMAF26.

Onsite Competition