The next DCIFF Annual Forum will be February 11-16, 2026

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We look forward to reviewing your creative projects The DCIFF ANNUAL FORUM - a truly independent organization in Washington DC since 1999  - links filmmakers with audiences in deep conversation, timely professional development, networking and…

The Best Year Yet! DCIFF Summer 2025 Learning for the Young

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For the first time this summer,  the DC Independent Film Festival ran three “sold-out” summer programs aimed at teaching filmmaking, animation and career paths in the media/entertainment industry to students from middle through high school.…

Miranda Curras

DCIFF is Animated

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Animation is a visual language full of imagination, innovation and immersion. Filmmakers around the world use the medium as a tool to bring the impossible to life, and to create unique stories that couldn’t be…

Announcing the Winners of DCIFF 2025!

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After an extraordinary week of screenings, panels, and filmmaker discussions, the Washington DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) 2025 has officially wrapped, and we are thrilled to announce this year’s award winners! This year’s lineup showcased…