The NBAFF spotlights the best in American Independent Films that exhibit the multi-cultural and diverse aspects of American life. The one day festival takes place in North Beach Maryland. In partnership with Film Village, selected films will be featured to view on filmvillage.org.

Jury Prizes:
Best Feature
Best Documentary
Best Short
Best Animated/Experimental
Best Student Film
Best Music Video
Founders Award

 THE SUBMISSION OF ALL FILMS REPRESENTS AN AGREEMENT TO THE POLICIES SET FORTH IN THE RELEASE FORM AND THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

I hereby agree to permit my film to be screened at the North Beach American Film Festival. I am the sole owner of all legal rights and title and have the authority to submit the enclosed materials to Film Village. I guarantee that all rights necessary for a film festival screening have been obtained.

I will indemnify and hold harmless the Film Village, individually and collectively, from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including, but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, publicity, screening, credits, and loss of or damage to the screening materials entered.

I understand that, unless otherwise specified, Film Village provides no financial compensation for any exhibition of my work.

Film Village reserves the right to use the submitted publicity information, photos, and excerpts in its marketing and publicity, including online formats, for the festival and any other uses related to the promotion of the festival.

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  • Rudy Childs

    I want to thank the North Beach American Film Festival for screening my controversial short Stone To The Bone. It certainly got a reaction and people will not forget the screening anytime soon. It was my goal to leave a lasting impression to those in attendance. Once the smoke cleared the audience came to understand the short was just a stab at a nostalgic and chaotic time that no long exists. Having this film curated into the festival shows how courageous the programmer was in doing so. The North Beach American Film Festival will always be one of my favorites.

    October 2023
  • A great time seeing quality films and checking our North Beach. Thank you for including our dementia family caregiver documentary, "Wine, Women, & Dementia."

    September 2023
  • Joshica Kiah

    Very well put together. Great communication and execution. The films were excellent We had a good time watching the films and exploring North Beach.

    September 2023
  • Amy Moreland

    North Beach is the cutest little town, and the film festival was a blast!

    September 2022
  • Breana Greene

    Wonderful virtual festival full of creative films by talented filmmakers this year.

    September 2021