The 11th Annual Wheaton Film Festival, taking place Saturday November 8, 2025, is a great opportunity for filmmakers from to showcase their talent and learn about the industry. Everyone is welcome to submit their films, watch screenings, and/or attend the panel discussions.
Categories for submissions include films up to 10 minutes in length:
• General Submission- for films of any genre from filmmakers located anywhere in the world.
• 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, MD in USA and/or produced by a filmmaker from Montgomery County, Maryland in the United States.
NOTE - All accepted filmmakers must attend in-person or send a representative to attend the Festival in-person.
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, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, and Promethean Fundraising. This event is produced by Arune LLC. Our promotional partners include DC Filmmakers, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, TIVA, WIFV, Creative Edge Collaborative, Docs In Progress, Action 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 FilmConvert, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, etc.
Awards certificates will also be provided.