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.
Read MoreThere are many things to look to as inspiration during these difficult times to keep your creative energy flowing and your filmmaking dreams alive.
Read MoreCory 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.
Read MoreTheaters are still closed, but if you’re missing the big screen, an old classic is still an option.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to our award winners and a big thank you to our jury! Keep reading to see who won our awards this past festival.
Read MoreCurious 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2018 Washington West Film Festival award winners.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreNew York Times Best Selling Author named Washington West Film Festival award recipient.
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