Are you a filmmaker with a unique story to tell? Are you looking to showcase your work to a wider audience? Look no further than the Prince George’s Film Festival! The Prince George’s Film Festival invites submissions for the upcoming film festival, where diversity, creativity, and the power of storytelling is celebrated.

The Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council and the Prince George’s Film Office come together again for the third annual Prince George’s Film Festival (PGFF - Take Three). This annual celebration of cinematic arts will take place September 26–29, 2024, in the crown jewel of the DMV, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

We're on the lookout for films from diverse voices and backgrounds that showcase the rich journey of human experiences. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, we welcome submissions from filmmakers of all levels.

As Prince George’s County becomes an attractive filmmaking destination for blockbuster films, the Prince George’s Film Festival aims to provide independent filmmakers the platform to gain recognition and advance their careers to the next level. PGFF – Take Three is a meticulously curated space that will feature both virtual and onsite film screenings, community events, high-impact networking receptions, keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, culminating at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino for the Closing Celebration Brunch and Awards Ceremony.

We believe in the importance of representation and amplifying diverse voices. We are excited to invite filmmakers from around the world to submit their films for consideration for the 2024 festival. Especially looking to highlight local and independent filmmakers, our goal is to showcase a wide range of films that represent the diversity of the Prince George’s County community and tell stories and unique perspectives that are often overlooked in mainstream cinema.

PGFF Take Three Schedule @ A Glance

Wednesday, Sept 25th
AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center Theater
800 Shoppers Way – Landover, MD 20774
Community Screening - Movie TBA

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts
301 Largo Road -- Largo MD 2074
Welcome, Opening Night Film + Reception

Friday, September 27, 2024
Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts
301 Largo Road -- Largo MD 2074
Panels + Workshops
In-Person Screenings of Short + Student Films
Filmmaker Q + A
Filmmaker Networking Reception

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Bowie State University
Fine and Performing Arts Center
14000 Jericho Park Road -- Bowie, MD 20715
Panels + Workshops
In-Person Screenings of Homegrown Films (not in competition)
In-Person Screenings of Animated Films

Sunday, September 29th, 2024
MGM National Harbor
Grand Ballroom
101 MGM National Avenue – Oxon Hill, MD. 20745
PGFF Closing Celebration Brunch & Awards Presentations Ceremony
Conversation with TBD

Awards & Prizes


This year we are accepting and awarding film in the following categories:

Narrative Film
Documentary Film
Short Film
Animation Film
International Film
Student Film

Rules & Terms

To be eligible for consideration, films must meet the following criteria:
Films must have been completed after January 1, 2022
Films must be in English or have English subtitles
Films must be no longer than 120 minutes for feature-length films and no longer than 30 minutes for shorts

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK

LIMIT (2) entries per producer/director.

International submissions are encouraged.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT TO PGFF?

All are welcome to apply.

Selected films will be available for viewing online and on demand.

All genres accepted unless otherwise specified (ex. Documentary).

Please find details about minimum runtimes under the category’s description.

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  • Lynia Love

    Thank you Prince Geroge's Film Festival for being the first to give Providence it's first official selection. So many great projects and amazing creatives, we were honored to be among them.

    Lynia Love~

    January 2024
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  • Dr. James J. Williams

    The Prince Georges Film Festival was nothing short of AMAZING!

    November 2023
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  • Yaba Baker

    It was great! The workshops, the networking, the events were all amazing!

    November 2023
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  • KT Roane

    This was my first in person film festival and it was an experience I’ll never forget. From opening night to closing night, everything was organized, well thought out and well put together. The workshops and speakers were dynamic and very informative, and Lamman Rucker and the iconic Lynn Whitfield were a great addition to the festival. They both dropped so many useful nuggets from acting to writing to the business side and it has inspired me to keep going in this industry.
    Thank you to everyone from the staff, to the sponsors, to the volunteers, who made Take Two possible!
    I’m already working on another film to submit next year and even if it doesn’t get selected I will still be in attendance because I enjoyed it that much.

    October 2023
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  • Katrina Brook Flores

    Amazing 1st year for a wonderful festival! We were so honored to take part of the inaugural year with our first fillm Assaman being included in the 2022 Official Selection! Amazing line up of networking events, panels and workshops!

    November 2022
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