Filmfest DC is an annual event that showcases a wide range of extraordinary new films from around the world. The Filmfest DC program includes a global range of cultures, music, and politics, representing cinema from over 30 countries. There are opening and closing night events, discussions with directors, movie premieres and free programs for children and senior citizens. The 2013 festival theme is Trust No One: Espionage and Thrillers and The Lighter Side, a series of international comedies.
2013 Film Highlights
- Midnight’s Children (Canada), based on the award winning Salman Rushdie novel
- Oscar shortlisted Kon Tiki (Norway)
- Laurence Anyways (Canada) Best Actress Award, Cannes Film Festival
- In the Shadow (Czech Republic) Entry for Best Foreign Language Film to the Oscars
- A Hijacking (Denmark) Audience Award, AFI Fest's New Auteurs Program
- In the House (France) FIPRESCI Prize, Toronto International Film Festival
- The Deep (Iceland) Entry for Best Foreign Language Film to the Oscars
Festival Locations
Abramson Auditorium NYU - 1307 L St. NWAMC Mazza Gallerie -5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Avalon Theatre - 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW
Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW
Goethe-Institut Washington - 812 7th St. NW
Landmark E Street Cinema - 555 11th St. NW
National Gallery of Art - East Building Auditorium, 4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
National Geographic Society - 1600 M St. NW
Regal Cinemas Gallery Place - 701 7th St. NW
Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
FilmFest DC Tickets
General Admission is $11.00/per person to most films. Some events are free of charge and are on a first come, first serve basis.Official Website: www.filmfestdc.org
