“Fernando Mico has a passion for giving and for raising the tide for his community. He is devoted to his craft, and is extremely generous with his time and energy. He is a constant learner, but is quick to share his experience with anyone who expresses an interest to expand his or her horizon.
Fernando is a valued member of the film community. As a successful leader, he is first to celebrate the success of his peers, while nurturing those who need a helping hand. A proven competitor in the highest levels of martial arts, Fernando has been successful in applying his drive, commitment, and focus to multiple endeavors.
A person who will generously offer his resources to others is hard to find. Fernando is one who finds joy in connecting people so they may find success. He is demanding of himself, and only asks others to be true to themselves.“
-Ted Adams, Chairman of The Stan Lee Foundation (November 2022)
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“Mr. Mico is a "can do" machine. If his vast experience in this industry isn't statement enough, he is a truly genuine, thoughtful human being, who is totally committed to excellence.”
-Russell Williams II, Legendary, First, 2-Time, Back-to-Back, African American Oscar Winner for Sound in the films Glory and Dances with Wolves (November 2022)
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Nestled in the heart of the national capital, Washington D.C., the GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington, D.C. is a part of the GO Independent series of film festivals in the FAME family. Our goal is to give more opportunities for independent filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase and promote their art.
We produce live screenings, and offer a separate, special bundle of benefits called the FAME FACTOR TICKET. “Get into One and you’re Done!” If eligible, submissions receive Guaranteed Acceptance into our 4 GO Indie Film Festivals alongside Notification w/in 2 weeks! It's your Film Fest Fast Pass!
(Update November 2022)
Please observe our submission deadline, notification, acceptance, and venue updates.
In light of economic conditions that are continuing to affect travel, venue rates, and basic costs all-around (post pandemic), we are forced to course correct for all The GO Indie Film Fests.
We wish we could say we had all the answers and a crystal ball. We can say, however, we guarantee the show must GO on, and will show up. The GO Fests are facing every uncertainty head on, and continue to fulfill our oath of producing the best possible events with the hand we are all dealt.
Finally, please be aware that with the current conditions facing our host theaters. The later you submit your film content, the increased challenge of squeezing it into our live screenings. But, not impossible. Add to this the final hurdle of our DCP, encoding policy. Please review the DCP policy, before submitting. We will gladly cater to any requests to restrict screenings on live or virtual platforms. Please let us know.
***COVID STATEMENT***
We are producing a full on, live film festival. HOWEVER, we are susceptible to country, state and local laws, which enforce specific, gathering guidelines. To that end, circumstances beyond our control include venue policy and protocol, and insurance limitations.
For the year 2023 and for the foreseeable future, we will be producing a live event. Please understand, before submitting, that with little to no notification, we may have to change presentation formats, venues, and/or dates.
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