The DC Shorts Film Festival is the Washington, DC area’s only film festival dedicated to showcasing and discussing short films from around the world. The films in this year’s lineup cover a variety of genres: dramas, comedies, animation, sci-fi, documentaries, and creative experimental films. All films are 20 minutes or less. The DC Shorts Film Festival includes 140 films from 27 countries. There will be 16 different showcases screened throughout the week, each featuring approximately two hours of films. Some films include well-known actors such as Christopher Lloyd, Kathy Bates, Jason Alexander, Judi Dench, Anna Paquin and Gerard Depardieu.
In 2012, DC Shorts paired chefs from across the DC region with food-themed films. Attendees at these screenings will enjoy a complimentary snack matched to the film and prepared by a local chef. Restaurants that have confirmed participation include: Rasika West End, Bibiana, the Inn at Perry Cabin, PS7, 701, Birch and Barley and Hank’s on the Hill
Festival Locations
The DC Shorts Film Festival will be held at four different venues in the DC metro area.- Landmark’s E Street Cinema
555 11th St. NW
Washington, DC
Located near Metro Center and Gallery Place Metro Stations
- Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC
The closest Metro stations are Union Station and New York Ave.
- U.S. Navy Memorial's Burke Theater
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Located next to the Navy Memorial Metro Station
- Angelika Film Center and Café Mosaic
2911 District Ave.
Fairfax, Virginia
Free Events
Tickets for all free events MUST be reserved in advance.Family Movie Screenings (appropriate for ages 8+ years old)
Sat., Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at E Street Cinema
Sat., Sept. 15 at 12:00 p.m. at Atlas Arts Center and Angelika Film Center
Sun., Sept. 16 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. at Angelika Film Center
Teen Films (appropriate for ages 12+ years old)
Sat., Sept. 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Atlas Arts Center
Sat., Sept. 15 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. at Angelika Film Center
Sun., Sept. 16 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. at Angelika Film Center
Free Lunchtime Movie Screenings (40 minutes of short films – bring your lunch to the theatre!)
Monday, September 10 – Thursday, September 13 at 12:00 p.m. daily at E Street Cinema
For the complete schedule, visit the official website at www.dcshorts.com
