DMV International Film Festival

10/23/2024

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06/27/2024

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06/26/2024

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06/25/2024

If you didn’t catch this film….

🏆 The award for Best Narrative Short goes to… “KIRA vs EVERYONE”! 🎉

Congratulations to Joe Carabeo for his gripping and futuristic short film, “KIRA vs EVERYONE.” This cyberpunk revenge story follows Senator Horace Black, who, after receiving a humanitarian award, becomes the target of an unknown presence.

Join us in celebrating Joe Carabeo’s incredible achievement and experience the thrilling world of “KIRA vs EVERYONE”! 🎬✨

06/24/2024

🏆 The award for Best Comedy Feature goes to… “W.O.B.L.E.M (When Will Our Black Lives Ever Matter?)”! 🎉

Congratulations to Jameil X Player and Timeka Scott for their insightful and satirical film, “W.O.B.L.E.M.” Through a variety of shorts, this film addresses critical topics within the Black Lives Matter movement. From social media personalities to heartfelt family conversations, “W.O.B.L.E.M” combines humor and drama to spark important discussions.

Join us in celebrating Jameil X Player and Timeka Scott’s exceptional work and enjoy the thought-provoking comedy of “W.O.B.L.E.M”! 🎬✨

06/24/2024

🏆 The award for Best Documentary Feature goes to… “Rising Above The Fray - A Documentary”! 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. James J. Williams for his powerful and inspiring documentary, “Rising Above The Fray.” This film retells the stories of African American men and women who served in the Armed Forces as Army warrant officers and retired honorably at the highest rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5).

Join us in celebrating Dr. James J. Williams’ remarkable achievement and honor the legacy of these extraordinary individuals. 🎬✨

06/24/2024

🏆 The Critical Thinking Award goes to… “World of Diamonds”! 🎉

Congratulations to Jennifer Pierce for her artistic and thought-provoking short film, “World of Diamonds.” This experimental piece sheds light on critical issues affecting humanity today, from racial disparities highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic to broader global inequities. Rooted in justice, “World of Diamonds” critiques our values and practices while offering hope for a more equitable future.

Join us in celebrating Jennifer Pierce’s insightful and inspiring work with “World of Diamonds”! 🎬✨

06/24/2024

🏆 The award for Best Narrative Feature goes to… “ME AND THE DRAGON’S DAUGHTER”! 🎉

Congratulations to Brandon Woodrin for his thrilling and action-packed feature film, “ME AND THE DRAGON’S DAUGHTER.” This gripping narrative follows Sean Kilpatrick, an assassin haunted by a breached code, as he joins forces with an unlikely ally to take down the most dangerous man in the world, The Dragon.

Join us in celebrating Brandon Woodrin’s remarkable achievement and experience the excitement of “ME AND THE DRAGON’S DAUGHTER”! 🎬✨

06/24/2024

🏆 The award for Best Comedy Short goes to… “The Runaway Groom”! 🎉

Congratulations to Marlon Wallace for his hilarious and heartwarming short film, “The Runaway Groom.” This comedy follows Malcolm, an anxious groom, as he grapples with his guilty conscience and seeks happiness, while his determined bride, Talia, chases him up and down the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland, to get him back to the altar.

Join us in celebrating Marlon Wallace’s fantastic achievement and enjoy the laughs with “The Runaway Groom”! 🎬✨