Now in its 35th year, Filmfest DC celebrates over three decades in which we have presented thousands of new films to residents and visitors to our nation's capital.
In 2020, our usual 11-day festival in April was postponed and reassembled as a virtual experience October 2-11 with 52 titles.
In 2021 we plan to present the 35th Filmfest DC in late April 2021, our usual time, but whether it will be completely virtual, hybrid or some other model is as yet undetermined.
The festival's audience is widely diverse, curious and knowledgeable. Filmfest DC delivers provocative and entertaining stories from around the globe to our own DC neighborhoods.
As the largest and longest-running annual film festival in Washington, DC, Filmfest DC has established itself as one of the city's major cultural activities.
1. CIRCLE AWARD - juried competition of selected feature films that deserve increased recognition.
2 CROSSCURRENTS FOUNDATION JUSTICE MATTERS AWARD - an international juried competition of feature length films which expand our awareness and understanding of social justice issues around the globe, and people who are doing something about them.
3. FILMFEST DC SHORTS AWARD - a juried award which tends towards recognizing less well known filmmakers and those whose work illustrates a balance of economy and emotional resonance. Shorts in all genres are eligible, DC area premiere is preferred.
4. SIGNIS AWARD - the jury presents this award to the film deemed to best illuminate and celebrate what it means to be human in a diverse and challenging world.
5. FILMFEST DC AUDIENCE AWARDS to feature narrative and documentary films determined by audience ballot.