Now in its 33rd 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 an 11-day festival comprised of 70-80 new and significant international films.
The festival's audience of over 16,000 people 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. First Feature Award - juried competition of selected feature films that are the first by their director.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Filmfest DC Awards to feature narrative and documentary films determined by audience ballot.
