There are a number of film festivals coming to our fair city and the surrounding DC metro area soon and if there's one part of the summer season I love, it's the film fests that come to town. The following is a list of my top picks to check out this summer - note: it is not an exhaustive list of offerings in the area just the ones I like going to and new ones I'd like to check out this summer.
June
SILVERDOCS
Silver Spring, MD
www.silverdocs.com
Supporting the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and fosters the power of documentary to enhance our understanding of the world.
July/August
Slapsticon Film Festival
Arlington, VA
www.slapsticon.org
Featuring screenings of rarely seen comedies from the silent and early sound eras.
Washington DC African Diaspora Film Festival
www.transafricaforum.org/library
Showcases a wide range of dynamic films from the African Diaspora
September
All Roads Film Festival
www.events.nationalgeographic.com/events/all-roads
Showcasing the works of minority-culture artists to share their cultures, stories, and perspectives.
DC Shorts Film Festival
www.dcshorts.com
DC shorts showcases the finest independent short films and videos from across town and around the globe.
Note: like with many things in the DC area it pays to check out volunteer opportunities to save yourself some money if you're trying to attend multiple events. Also, for certain festivals you can play host to a director/writer, etc. and score access to VIP parties, etc. I know I did this for a director coming in for the DC Shorts film festival and it was an amazing experience and a cool way to make a new friend.
Check out the DC Film Alliance for more information.
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