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Submit a FilmOctober 12–16, 2023
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VolunteerLatest Festival News
1 year ago
Announcement Excited to Welcome Alumni to our 2022 Fest!
We’re thrilled to be showcasing films from some of our amazing alumni filmmakers as part of our 2022 program! Here’s a glimpse at what our WWest family is bringing to this year’s program: Chicken // Short Narrative by alum Josh Leong One Buck Won’t Hurt // Short Documentary by Christopher Stoudt, produced by fest alum […]
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Announcement Volunteer with Us!
Join the amazing crew of Washington West volunteers at this year’s fest, Oct. 13-17. New volunteers: Complete this sign-up form Attend our upcoming virtual orientation (required for all new vols!) on Tues, 9/27 at 7 pm ET: meet.google.com/ags-jaef-sjg If you can’t make this date/time, let us know at volunteer@wwfilmfest.com Returning volunteers join us for a […]
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Announcement REFUGE, Resources to Accompany Opening Night
REFUGE: A Story About Fear and Love in the American South will open our 2022 festival at 7 pm on 10/13 at the beautiful Capital One Hall. We’re thrilled to share this important story with our audiences and grateful to have three amazing members of the film team with us for a discussion: Producer and […]
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