DC Shorts Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Launch

September 7-17 

 

Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine, USA Today, and Washington City Paper Reader’s Poll as one of the best film festivals, DC Shorts champions short films and the filmmakers who create them. DC Shorts believes in the power of short films to democratize filmmaking, permitting diverse voices to be heard from around the globe. It proudly serves to present these voices to vast audiences every year in a welcoming, thought-provoking, and lively multi-day event filled with filmmakers, industry leaders and film-lovers alike. This year, the festival hosts over 170 films from over 30 countries along with special filmmaker Q&As, parties, workshops and free events throughout the city.