2022 Program w/ HS – DCIFF

2022 Program w/ HS

Welcome to the 2022 DC Independent Film Forum!

We are excited to announce a slate of 43 short and feature films from filmmakers across the globe and welcome them to The District. All features are paired with live forums, workshops, and other events in the city. Ticket packages now available!

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Narrative Features

Adam and the Water

USA
2022
80 mins

Americanish

USA
2021
90 mins

Bootyology

USA
2022
96 mins

Sons of the Sea

South Africa
2021
82 mins

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Soul of a Beast

Switzerland
2021
110 mins

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Documentary Features

Living in Delusionville

USA
2022
70 mins

My Childhood, My Country

UK
2021
90 mins

The Hit

USA
2022
83 mins

Gini In the Time of Covid-19

USA
2021
57 mins

Documentary Shorts

Childfree

Iran
2021
83 min

Magdalene's Lies

South Africa
2021
26 mins

Pineland/ Hollywood

USA
2021
10 mins

The Militiaman

USA
2021
31 mins

Regreso

USA
2021
5 mins

Daily and Weekend Passes

Seven Silent Songs

USA
2021
4 mins

Remnants of Memory

USA
2021
25 mins

Dajla: Cinema and Oblivion

Spain
2020
15 mins

Entrance and Exit of Mascha B.

Germany
2020
14 mins

My Brother is Deaf

USA
2021
10 mins

Animation

A Poem by Alba

USA
2020
6 mins

Being A Dog

Sweden
2021
8 mins

Cokelicops

France
2021
4:36 mins

Dice and Dragons

France
2021
5:24 mins

I Will Always Love You

USA
2021
3 mins

Oyasumi - Lullaby of Flame

Sweden
2021
8 mins

One Last Wish

Israel
2021
10 mins

Pony Henge

USA
2021
5 mins

Saint Android

Germany
2021
6 mins

Squib: When All of This is Over

Rosebud - The Rest of Us

Brazil
2021
2 mins

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To the Last Drop

Germany
2021
6 mins

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Narrative Shorts

Adjustment of Status

USA
2020
11 mins

All that Glitters

UK
2021
20 mins

As de Trèfle

Break Any Spell

Canada
2021
13 mins

Diner Therapy

USA
2021
6 mins

For Good

USA
2021
16 mins

Normalized

USA
2021
23 mins

Shadows of the Dust

USA
2021
14 mins

Thank You

USA
2021
5 mins

The Wound

Iran
2021
12 mins

True Crime

USA
2021
15 mins

Daily and Weekend Passes

Welcome to Forever

USA
2021
9 mins

Event Schedule

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Short Fiction
+ Panel
6 Films
$11

Six Exceptional New Short Films exploring human connections, followed by a conversation with the cast/crew on story and directing.

A Touch of Fear and Tension

Short Fiction
+ Q&A
5 Films
$11

Screening of 5 new short drama/horror films and Q&A with directors who will share their 5 tricks for building tension and fear in film.

Art Intersect with Life

Short Documentary
+ Q&A
5 Films
$11

5 documentary shorts exploring art, fiction, reality and the process of creativity. Q&A with directors and photographer Charles Johnstone.

Other Perspectives

Short Documentary
+ Panel
5 Films
$11

5 documentaries that take on the human experience and a moderated panel with directors/experts on documentary, impact and controversy.

Two New Films From Iran

Screening
+ Discussion
2 Films
$9

A child faces menstruation and couples choose to be childfree. Two new films from Iran and a post-screening discussion at the bar

Talk with professionals, ask questions, and learn about the business, industry, and art of film

Amazing Animation

Animation
+ Discussion
12 Films
$11

Exceptional new work from independent artists and their wry, rich, emotional takes on life. + discussion on the state of animation w/ artists.

Tea Hour with Film Producers

Seminar
March 6th
FREE

Join Seasoned Film & TV Producers in an Informal Discussion to Really Understand The Scope of a Producer's Work in Film/TV/Web Series

Tea with Ron English

Event
March 4th
$17

Meet Ron English, legendary artist, over tea and cookies at Teaism

Bookmaking and Photography

Event
March 5th
$17

Join photographers Charles Johnstone and Debi Cornwall and BookArts experts Stephen L. Vanilio and John Greenwald over tea and cookies

Marketing w/ Influencers & Content

Seminar
March 5th
$15

Maryann Lombardi leads a discussion on how marketing for creatives really works

Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors!

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Season 2 of the DCIFF Film Chat Podcast is now ava

Season 2 of the DCIFF Film Chat Podcast is now available, so let's get excited, film fans! 🎥 🎉

Join us and host Erin Devost @allaboutconfidence as we dive into discussions and insights about the film industry, the creative process, and everything in between. Listen in as the talented filmmakers of DCIFF 2024 share their thoughts and advice on the world of cinema.

Tune in now and find us on @applepodcasts, @spotify, @iheartradio and @podchaser through the #linkinbio!

Don't let anyone miss out on the fun! Share an episode with your fellow film lovers. 😍🎧

#independentfilm #internationalfilmfestival #indiefilm #filmmaking #washingtondc #filmmaker #supportindiefilm #filmcommunity #supportindiefilmmakers #filmawards #podcasts #filmpodcast

Season 2 of the DCIFF Film Chat Podcast is now ava

Season 2 of the DCIFF Film Chat Podcast is now available, so let's get excited, film fans! 🎥 🎉

Join us and host Erin Devost @allaboutconfidence as we dive into discussions and insights about the film industry, the creative process, and everything in between. Listen in as the talented filmmakers of DCIFF 2024 share their thoughts and advice on the world of cinema.

Tune in now and find us on @applepodcasts, @spotify, @iheartradio and @podchaser through the #linkinbio!

Don't let anyone miss out on the fun! Share an episode with your fellow film lovers. 😍🎧

#independentfilm #internationalfilmfestival #indiefilm #filmmaking #washingtondc #filmmaker #supportindiefilm #filmcommunity #supportindiefilmmakers #filmawards #podcasts #filmpodcast

Thank you to those who attended #DCIFF2024 and ele

Thank you to those who attended #DCIFF2024 and elevated this milestone year for us 🎥 🎉

We had an incredible time connecting with all the talented filmmakers and embracing the vibrant film community in Washington, DC, that makes our festival so special. Your creativity and passion have made this event extraordinary, leaving an indelible mark on our 25-year legacy. 🏆

Congratulations to the winners of the DC Independent Film Forum 2024 film awards:

🏆 Best Documentary Feature: “Feast Your Ears” directed by Jay Schlossberg

🏆 Best Documentary Short: @1001cuts_film directed by Sarah M Temkin

🏆 Best Narrative Feature: @forallhavesinnedthemovie directed by John Sellman

🏆 Best Narrative Short (tied): @barelybreathingmovie directed by @the_derekevans @neallovesyou

🏆 Best Narrative Short (tied): “Music For A While” directed by Kelvin Phillips @filmkzp @bridgingstoriesfilms

🏆 Best Animated Feature: “The Concierge” directed by Yoshimi Itazu

🏆 Best Animated Short (Judged): “The Bear in the Shower” directed by Tom Schroeder

🏆 Best Animated Short (Audience Award): “The Nectar Instead” directed by @meetyoolee

🏆 Best of Fest: “eVil Sublet” directed by Allan Piper @apiper13

🏆 Best International: “Little Sahara” directed by Emilio Martí López

🏆 Best Feature Female Director: @nooneaskedudoc directed by Ruth Leitman @ruthlessfilms

🏆 Best DC Metro: @districtofsecondchances directed by Wynette Yao and Travis Edwards

Thank you all for sharing your incredible stories and contributing to the magic of independent film 🌟

#independentfilm #internationalfilmfestival #filmfestivals #indiefilm #filmmaking #washingtondc #filmmaker #supportindiefilm #filmcommunity #movies #cinema #supportindiefilmmakers #filmawards

Our Closing Night film "No Right Way" is a beautif

Our Closing Night film "No Right Way" is a beautiful film of half-sisters from a perspective we don’t always see.

Georgie, a rebellious preteen, is forced into the care of her half-sister Harper. Harper's attempts at parenting only expose their shared childhood wounds. It’s insightful and, best of all, heartbreaking.

We'd love to have you join us tomorrow night at 7 pm for our Closing Night film! You can purchase #DCIFF2024 tickets at the door or on Eventbrite through the link in bio. We hope to see you there!

#independentfilm #internationalfilmfestival #indiefilm #filmmaking #washingtondc #filmmaker #supportindiefilm #filmcommunity #supportindiefilmmakers #filmawards

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