The 9th Annual Wheaton Film Festival, taking place November 11, 2023, is a great opportunity for filmmakers from across the world to showcase their talent and learn about the industry. Everyone is welcome to submit their films, watch screenings, and/or attend the panel discussions. The event will have online distribution -and- may also have local in-person activities if health & safety considerations allow.
Categories for submissions include:
• General Submission- for films up to 15 minutes in length from filmmakers located anywhere.
• Student - for filmmakers who are currently students or were students at the time of making the film.
• Local - for films that were produced in or are about Montgomery County, Maryland, United States and/or produced by a filmmaker from Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
This event is supported in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Chuck Levin's Music Center, Arune LLC, DC Filmmakers, Adobe Software, FilmConvert, Quick Film Budget, Red Giant, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, Streamline Management, Promethean Fundraising, and Clairvoyance LLC. This event is produced by Arune LLC. Our promotional partners include DC Filmmakers, Docs In Progress, TIVA, WIFV, Creative Edge Collaborative, WALA, GB Youth Media, Wheaton Arts Parade, Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Film Office, Yelp, and DC Media Makers.
General Category:
"Levin Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Film in General category
Student Category:
"Kamen Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Student Film
Local Category:
"Wheaton Award" - Jury Award for Best Community Story in Local category
Prizes provided by sponsors may include software and/or services from Adobe Software, FilmConvert, Quick Film Budget, Red Giant, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, Wheaton Arts Parade, etc.
Awards certificates will also be provided.