DC Film Society

05/17/2026

Short film event and discussion with the artists today at 5pm in Arlington, courtesy of Avant Bard Theatre.

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 5pm at The Filling Station (4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 150-160, Arlington, VA 22230) for this month’s Resistance Readings Project: an evening of film and conversation featuring a screening of The Infection, alongside bonus screenings of Longacre Lea’s She Speaks to Trees and The Doors of Impression.

Following the screenings, Longacre Lea Artistic Director and Avant Bard Artistic Associate Kathleen Akerley will lead a conversation with the audience.

Resistance Readings are FREE to attend, with food and drink available for purchase through El Rey.

Click the link below to reserve tickets in advance to ensure seating!
https://avantbard.org/project/the-resistance-readings/

04/17/2026

Here's the full slate of films at FILMFEST DC today, April 17.

Don't miss out on some great stuff. Events thru April 26!

🍿🎬 Here are all the films playing today ! All films will be screened at Regal Gallery Place unless otherwise noted.

🎟️ For more film info & tix: filmfestdc.org

5:30 PM
People vs. Politics
⭐️ In Person: Dir./Producer Robert Pease, Producer/Dir. Carol Wingard, and special guests

6:00 PM
Case 137

6:15 PM
Maigret and the Dead Lover

6:30 PM
Primavera

8:00 PM
Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream

8:20 PM
The Residence

8:30 PM
Comandante Fritz

8:50 PM
Diya

04/15/2026

HAPPY 40TH Filmfest DC!

Filmfest DC is turning 40. Films begin April 16 and play thru April 26.

40 Years ∙ 3,620 Films ∙ 144 Countries ∙ One Amazing Festival. Washington, DC's largest and longest-running international film festival celebrates four decades of global cinema.

Opening night is April 16 with “Colours of Time” from France.

https://www.filmfestdc.org/

04/15/2026

Some new seats at the AFI Silver!

03/14/2026

SINNERS? ONE BATTLE…? HAMNET?

Lots of fun items for the silent auction at Sunday’s March 15 “AND THE WINNER IS…” Oscars Watch Party at the Arlington Cinema n Drafthouse - hosted by film critics Tim Gordon and Travis Hopson.

Tickets on sale online til Sunday noon then at the door. $20 ($15 for DC Film and Women in Film & Video members). https://dcfilmsociety.org/oscarparty1.htm

SILENT AUCTION UPDATE (cash/check) - will include theatre, event & film tickets/passes, DVD packs and movie items, including:
Tickets to Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, Rorschach Theatre, Theater J, Constellation Theatre, The Folger, Olney Theatre Center, Angelika Cinemas, AFI Silver Theater, Washington Stage Guild, Filmfest DC

Signed items include Pillion poster signed by director, Motorcycle Diaries DVD signed by writer Jose Rivera, Civil War DVD signed by writer/dir Alex Garland, books The Circle and Eyes & The Impossible signed by author Dave Eggers, Hitchcock & Herrmann book signed by the author.

02/24/2026

The 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival, presented at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and Solas Nua, showcases the most critically acclaimed Irish films of the past two years - over four full-on days (Feb 26 – Mar 1). 42 films across 22 screenings (including 7 North American + 7 regional premieres)

The 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival, presented at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, showcases the most critically acclaimed Irish films of the past two years. It’s bold, provocative, and entertaining.

Over four full-on days (Feb 26 – Mar 1), we’re bringing you:
🍿 42 films across 22 screenings (including 7 North American + 7 regional premieres)
🏆 The 5th Annual Norman Houston Short Film Award
✨ Gala screenings and receptions, panel discussions, guest talent appearances, pop-up Gaeltacht and more!

Stay tuned for posts on each of the films and shorts programs. We’ve got:
🗣️ 14 films with Irish dialogue
♫ Music, music, music!
🏛️ Profiles of contemporary and historical political leaders with their eyes on peace and justice
🌱 New talent, emerging filmmakers & under-represented voices

Check out the full program in the comments, and stay tuned for profiles of each film.

02/23/2026

An amazing talent - To Kill a Mockingbird to Apocalypse Now to Tender Mercies and more

01/23/2026

And the nominees are…

Agree? Disagree? What did you think was the best film(s) in 2025?

The 2026 Oscar nominations are being revealed by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. See the full list of nominees, updating live as they're revealed. ⬇️

01/23/2026

History making achievement.

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" makes Oscars history, becoming the most-nominated movie of all time.

The previous record of 14 nominations was held by "All About Eve" in 1951, "Titanic" in 1998, and "La La Land" in 2017.

A vampire film set in 1930s Mississippi, "Sinners" became a major box office hit last year, proving the film’s reach had broadened beyond horror fans to mainstream audiences.

Amongst its 16 nominations, it has earned nods for "Best picture," "Best original screenplay," "Best original song," and "Best costume design."
As well as earning nominations for Michael B.

Jordan for "Best lead actor," "Delroy Lindo" for "Best supporting actor," Wunmi Mosaku for "Best supporting actress," and Ryan Coogler for "Best director."

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/DXcQosnD8Zb

01/16/2026

Romance on the Row series upcoming at Miracle Theatre, on Barracks Row by Eastern Market.
https://themiracletheatre.com/event-category/in-theatre-movies/

01/06/2026

Getting closer to the finalists. Some of these have played in DC and others are starting soon

Fifteen films advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Here’s where they land on the map:

Argentina, BELÉN
Brazil, THE SECRET AGENT
France, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
Germany, SOUND OF FALLING
India, HOMEBOUND
Iraq, THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE
Japan, KOKUHO
Jordan, ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU
Norway, SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Palestine, PALESTINE 36
South Korea, NO OTHER CHOICE
Spain, SIRÂT
Switzerland, LATE SHIFT
Taiwan, LEFT-HANDED GIRL
Tunisia, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

Oscar nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22nd.