The Altoona Reel Film Festival is an annual one-day event held in Altoona, Pennsylvania, dedicated to celebrating short films, creativity, and independent storytelling. Presented by ArtsAltoona and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, the festival takes place at the Penn State Altoona Misciagna Family Arts Center. It features screenings of short films, with a maximum runtime of 20 minutes, across various genres including drama, comedy, documentary, and experimental, alongside student categories. The festival also includes workshops and Q&A sessions, aiming to bring together filmmakers of all experience levels and backgrounds, from local to international participants.