October 21–25, 2021
Featured PostStaying Creative in Quarantine: Films and Resources You Can Reference
9 months ago 
8 months ago
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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Announcement 4 Reasons Why You Should Submit Your Film to the Washington West Film Festival
Curious on why it’s a good idea to submit to our festival instead of that other one? Read and find out why you’ll want to prioritize us.
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News Congratulations 2018 Award Winners!
Congratulations to our 2018 Washington West Film Festival award winners.
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News “Life’s short. Talk fast.”
This has to be one of my favorite quotes of all time. It’s one of the things that made me fall in love with Gilmore Girls when it premiered in 2000.
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News Ernest Cline: 2017 Laura Hillenbrand Outstanding Literary Award Recipient
New York Times Best Selling Author named Washington West Film Festival award recipient.
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