The IHSA Short Film Festival is a competition for high school student filmmakers, primarily organized under the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) drama division. High schools, such as Lockport Township High School, host their own short film festivals where student-produced films can then advance to compete at the IHSA level. The competition features various genres, including comedies, dramas, thrillers, and documentaries, with rankings often published for top-performing schools and their films. The IHSA oversees the submission and judging of these virtual short films as part of its drama state series.