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The World

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The World with You

Washington West Red Carpet
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The World with Film

The National Press Club

During our 2015 festival we were privileged to screen in the National Press Club's prestigious Edward R. Murrow Room.
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The World with Words

Outstanding Literary Award

Named after our first recipient, DC resident and bestselling author Laura Hillenbrand
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The World

2016 Festival Award Winners

Washington West announces 2016 jury and audience award winning filmmakers.
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The World with Hope

100% Donated Every Year

We uniquely turn our audience members into producers of amazing stories and films by giving 100% of our box office net proceeds to a project of hope each year.
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The World with Film

Films from around the world

We curate and exhibit a collection of some of the best new films and filmmakers from around the world each October.
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The World with Fun

Our 5th Annual Festival

In 2015, we screened 56 films from 13 countries, and filmmakers from around the world.
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The World with Access

Behind The Scenes

Composer W. G. "Snuffy" Walden, explains his creative process.