October 9-13, 2025
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Uncategorized Digital Film Guide
Check out our digital film guide here! WWFF22_film_program_digital
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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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Announcement Announcement Regarding 2020 Washington West Film Festival
Dear Washington West Family, 2020 has been one whirlwind of a year. With the uncertainties and restrictions of what COVID presents, we feel it is our responsibility first and foremost to prioritize the safety of our attendees, filmmakers, volunteers, and staff.
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News Staying Creative in Quarantine: Films and Resources You Can Reference
There are many things to look to as inspiration during these difficult times to keep your creative energy flowing and your filmmaking dreams alive.
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News Alumni Activity: Cory Reeder’s ‘Hyper Active’ Shines Light on ADHD
Cory Reeder, whose short film “Best Friend” played the 2017 edition of Washington West, has a new project that the filmmaker says is his most personal work yet.
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News What We’re Watching: Take Me to the Drive-In
Theaters are still closed, but if you’re missing the big screen, an old classic is still an option.
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Announcement Welcome to the Washington West Blog!
We at Washington West Film Festival live by this saying. It speaks not only to the power of art, but also to the transformative nature of a medium like film.
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Announcement Congratulations 2019 Award Winners!
Congratulations to our award winners and a big thank you to our jury! Keep reading to see who won our awards this past festival.
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