06/01/2026
🎬 Submissions Now Open: The 28th Annual Maryland Film Festival 🎬
We are officially accepting moving image work for our upcoming festival, taking place April 7–11, 2027 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Repeatedly named one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals In the World" by MovieMaker Magazine, MdFF offers a unique, competition-free environment dedicated entirely to the celebration of cinematic art. Selected films will screen live at the historic Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Theatre, joining the ranks of distinguished festival alumni like Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, and Kathryn Bigelow.
🎥 What We Are Seeking
We welcome innovative storytelling from local and international creators across all genres and lengths:
🎥 Traditional: Feature and short-length narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental films.
🕶️ Emerging Tech: VR, AR, video games, interactive media, and vertical formats.
📝 Key Submission Requirements:
🎬 Platform: All entries must be submitted through FilmFreeway (with Vimeo preferred for screeners).
🎟️ Premiere Status: Projects must not have screened publicly in the state of Maryland prior to April 7, 2027.
🤖 AI Transparency: Full disclosure of any artificial intelligence used in the project must be included in your director's statement.
💬 Accessibility: Selected filmmakers must be prepared to deliver an exhibition copy with open English captions.
Ready to share your vision?
Click the link in our bio to review the full guidelines and submit your project today.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
