🌟 Call for Submissions: 4th Annual Anacostia Shorts Annual Film Festival

The Anacostia Shorts Annual Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2026 program, taking place May 30–June 1, 2026. This three-day hybrid festival celebrates short films by DMV filmmakers while also showcasing selected national and international work.

The festival includes two in-person screenings on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, held at Honfleur Gallery, followed by filmmaker Q&As, and a virtual screening on Monday, June 1, live streamed on Open Road’s YouTube channel with limited-time on-demand access.

Local filmmakers competing in the Anacostia Shorts Competition are eligible for cash prizes, including $1,000 for first place, while all selected films will be considered for Best of the Fest and Audience Favorite awards.

Filmmakers can learn more and submit their work via FilmFreeway:
👉 https://filmfreeway.com/AnOpenRoadFilmFestival

Submissions are open to filmmakers ready to share bold, original short films with audiences in Anacostia and beyond.