Open to films of any genre (documentary, feature, shorts, web series, art and animation) and in any language (with subtitles). The festival is known for cutting edge style and content, first-time features, web series, experimental and animated films from across the world.  DCIFF 2017 welcomes interactive films and our Poli-Docs in-competition screenings comes with carefully planned panel discussions.  The film festival is Feb. 15-20th, 2017.

Submissions | DCIFF

Details at http://dciff-indie.org/submissionscall/ or via www.withoutabox.com and Filmfreeway. Discounts for DCIFF alumni.

DCIFF is a competitive festival. Metro DC Film Premieres required (we do accept films that have had private/preview screenings in DC), East Coast and US Premieres preferred; all films completed after October 2015; reasonable submission fees used to cover the cost of filmmaker support: press, screenings, seminars and outreach. DCIFF is a fully independent volunteer-run festival with an eighteen year track record.

Please contact us at [email protected]  with any questions you may have.