Dc shorts film festival turns 10 the washington post. Grab your summer wear, thirsty friends, and dancing shoes and get. Dc shorts laughs presents live comedy acts from local comedians coupled with funny shorts from festivals past. Sep 06, 2012 dc shorts film festival this column normally opens with a wide release or a highprofile indie. Last year, we screened films from 30 countries in 18 showcases over 11 days. Shorts film festival will screen 156 films from 36 countries at e street cinema. Dc shorts film fest returns to e street cinema with cinematic dim. Dc shorts international film festival guide 2019 by metro weekly. Dc shorts film festival 2020 in washington, dc everfest.
Dc shorts volunteers are the heart of the festival. The festival also includes a dc shorts screenplay competition on september 27, where. Dc shorts is getting to be so well known beyond the beltway, it sort of puts d. See whos going to dc shorts film festival 2020 in washington, dc.
Each year, we rely on the support of volunteers to make the festival a great success. This is the perfect opportunity to catch comedy films you might have missed from last years festival and watch the best of dcs comedy circuit. The dc shorts film festival is an annual film festival held in washington, d. The festival, now in its ninth year, kicks off tonight with four of the 16 programs of shorts that will play over the course of the next ten days. Relive a decade of incredible short films at dc shorts rewind. Check below to see what films will be playing and what comedians will be performing. Dc shorts international film festival as the best of the fest shorts are screened over two days. Itll continue for the next ten day with additional screenings at the united states navy memorial. The complete guide to the dc shorts international film festival in washington, d. C started in 2003 by jon gann and gene cowan, the festival was designed to showcase the best short films from around the globe, strengthen washington, dcs filmmaking community, and honor all visual storytellers.
The first event was three days and showcased 33 films. Dc shorts international film festival 17 f st nw, ste 920, washington d. The dc nation shorts have been transmitted by cartoon network latin america since july 20. Credentialed media outlets in need of further information, access to films, etc. The dc shorts film festival kicks off tonight with screenings at e street cinema.
Dc shorts international film festival, washington d. It is a great way to conclude the week, and catch the selections that might go on to additional fame and that special golden statue. The environmental film festival in the nations capital is the worlds premier showcase of environmentally themed films. Rest assured, information submitted here is held in strict confidence. Mission description the dc shorts film festival showcases one of the largest. Portions of the electronic press kit can be downloaded below. Last year, we screened 156 films from 36 countries in 30 unique showcases over 10 days to audiences of more than 9,000 people. Since 1993 our mission has been to celebrate earth and inspire understanding and stewardship of the environment through the power of film.
Get our free download of film festival advice from scriptmag. Sep 17, 2019 are you ready to watch the best in short filmmaking from around the world. Edition, released every thursday and available for online reading or download. As the largest and longestrunning annual film festival in washington, dc, filmfest dc has established itself as one of the citys major cultural activities. But this weeks two wide releases include a barely marketed bruce willis action pic currently not even out of single digits on rotten. This years entries are no different than that last. And he made movies silent sentinel, based on his screenplay that was a finalist in last years dc shorts screenwriting competition, is his fourteenth film.
Now in its 5th year, dc shorts has been named by moviemaker magazine as one of the nations leading short film festivals. They make the festival fun, welcome our filmmakers, assist attendees and have fun doing it. We are very excited to bring you the dc shorts online film festival over 120 films can be watched during the festival week on any computer and some mobile devices. Film the 2019 dc shorts international film festival features 156 short films from 38 different countries. Dc nation is essentially a oneoff single issue that includes three mini stories. Here, us treasurys ryan rogers, laura falk, and tim naughton anticipate seeing their friend chris wood perform. Recently named the coolest short film festival by moviemaker magazine, the dc shorts film festival and screenplay competition is.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the taos shortz film fest has been forced to close the doors by the friendly folks at virus central. After each screening, filmmakers engage with the audience through an op. The dc shorts film festival is the largest short film event on the east coast. Its going to be one epic evening of shorts brews, starcut ciders, live music, delicious local food trucks, production. For 10 years, the dc shorts film festival and screenplay competition has screened the worlds top short films to audiences throughout the region. Two special showcases feature awardwinning films from every year of the largest short film event on the east coast and recently named the coolest short film festival by moviemaker magazine. Feb 11, 2017 relive a decade of incredible short films at dc shorts rewind. A sense of place is a thoughtprovoking compilation of new student documentary and experimental shorts, centering on the ecology, community, and history of frederick law olmsted. Hundreds of filmmakers and thousands of audience members will gather to mix, mingle and explore the art of short cinema. Filmfest dc delivers provocative and entertaining stories from around the globe to our own dc neighborhoods. Shorts film festival and screenplay competition is a toptiered short.
Here is a list of film festivals who program music videos to get you started. Part of the dc public library shorts program find yourself in rock creek park. The dc shorts film festival is the largest short film festival on the east coast and one of the largest in the country. He read books, performed experiments, and took classes including the mentors program run by dc shorts. Dc shorts film festival 2018 features more than 120 shorts metro. It wouldnt be summer at shorts without our favorite party of the season, shorts fest. This year, we will showcase over 153 films from 23 nations including the countrys largest collection of short films by emerging russian filmmakers. This page is restricted to registered members only. The films are shown at 19 showcases, each of which includes 68 films that range from 2 to 29 minutes long and includes genres such as romance, horror, scifi, or documentary. The 2020 directors circle festival of shorts has officially opened its call for. The dc shorts international film festival september 19 28, 2019, showcases one of the largest collection of short films in the.
Dc shorts international film festival home facebook. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Register now to receive free email contest updates, news, results, deadline reminders and more. Dc shorts film festival washington, dc september 1118. Bolt is an innovative new screenplay competition from the creators of barnstorm fest. For the 10th dc shorts film festival and screenplay competition, we will showcase over 150 films and 6 scripts from 22 nations to audiences throughout the region. Those 16 programs collect the full slate of 140 films, from more than two.
The weakest of the bunch is the middle story that serves as a brief snap shot of the larger goingson in superman under new dc acquisition brian bendis. The dc shorts film festival and screenplay competition is the largest short film event on the east coast. Our favorite party of the summer is just around the corner. Showcase 2, best of a to read about the films in that program and purchase tickets.
Please explore the web sites of previous film festivals, download catalogs, and watch films we have previously screened. Amc is home to many movie festivals across the country. Submit a short film screenplay, web series or television pilot then barnstorm media chooses the winner and makes your movie or pilot. Are you ready to watch the best in short filmmaking from around the world.
Please patronize them throughout the year and thank them for their support of the arts. Dc shorts film festival 2018 features more than 120 shorts. The 2020 directors circle festival of shorts has officially opened its call for entries and will accept submissions internationally of short length films in any and all genres including narrative, documentary, comedy, horror, experimental, animation, religiousspiritual, gaylesbian and all genres of music videos for our 2020 festival. Held in conjunction with elk rapids harbor days, join us on saturday, august 3rd as we celebrate summer with our 10th annual shorts fest.
Shorts fest shorts brewing company shorts brewing company. Were proud to bring people together for the common goal of celebrating great films. The 2016 dc shorts film festival showcases one of the largest collection of short films in the usa. All screenings are 90minutes in length, and include 79 films. Dc shorts could not happen without the generous support of our partners.
Shorts film festival returns to the nations capital with events at landmark e street cinema and. Dc shorts wins winners from the dc shorts film festival. Dc shorts laughs combines film and live performance for a spectacular and lighthearted evening. These shorts are programmed into two different best of dc shorts showcases to be screened at the miracle theater on september 28th. Recently named the coolest short film festival by moviemaker magazine, the 17th dc shorts international film festival and screenplay competition is the largest short film event on the east coast of the united states. Dc shorts is a wellcurated, wellexecuted short film festival that brings the world to d. The series are transmitted randomly in commercial breaks and it has broadcast shorts this way for years. Shorts film festival returns to the nations capital with events at landmark e.
We have many local films, as well as movies from 8 different countries. Explore dc shorts film festivals 18,926 photos on flickr. There are opportunities to volunteer during the festival and all year long. Dc shorts film fest returns to e street cinema with. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the taos shortz film fest has been forced to close the doors by the friendly folks at virus central it is with profound sadness i report that taos shortz has been cancelled for our march 2022 dates based on a decision made by the new mexico government to. This is because cartoon network latin has not incorporated the dc nation block. Washington, dc international film festival filmfest dc. The festival features short films from producers across the country as well as the washington, d.
Out of over 1,300 entries from around the globe, our programmers have selected 1 unique films that reflect the 33 nations they represent and bring a world view to washington, dc. During the week, we will screen 102 films and read 6 screenplays in 9 rotating showcases. Apr 11, 2020 see whos going to dc shorts film festival 2020 in washington, dc. A sense of place is a thoughtprovoking compilation of new student documentary and experimental shorts, centering on.
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