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You can make real change simply by purchasing tickets and attending a screening.
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Have your work be showcased alongside other world-class films.
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Volunteers are the lifeline to our organization.
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By donating today, you are helping us continue to spread the power of story.
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Invite your friends and family to enjoy the festivities!
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Share Your StoryUpcoming Events
14
October
Sat
Sat
Fall for the Book Festival
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
George Mason University's Fairfax Campus & Downtown Fairfax
7
November
Tue
Tue
Special Election Night Screening: 13th
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Reston Community Center: CenterStage
Latest Festival News
20 hours ago
News Bradford Young, Common, and Modern Family
Closing Night now includes an “In Conversation Event” with Academy Award Nominated Cinematographer Bradford Young and Oscar/Grammy/Golden Globe Award-Winning rapper and activist Common.
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News Charitable Partners Announcement
Arcadia Farms, Kids in the Spotlight, and the Robert Duvall Children’s Fund will receive box office proceeds of Oct. 25-30 event in Reston, Arlington, and Eastern Loudoun County.
Read More3 weeks ago
News Short Films Pack a Punch
It was none other than William Shakespeare who coined the phrase, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Finding ways to deliver a message or a story in a more condensed timeframe is a challenge. In the case of film, it not only takes not just a special economy with words but also requires equal economy with imagery, scenes, and music.
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