9 upcoming film events
Beyond Walls Film Festival
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Gelman Library
Screenings from the Beyond Walls Film Festival at Gelman Library highlight short films exploring policing, the prison-industrial complex, and abolition, followed by a discussion on media depictions and the potential futures of abolitionist practice.
Her Shark Story: Film Screening & Panel
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Georgetown University
Screening of Her Shark Story as part of the DC Environmental Film Festival at Georgetown University, followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers and marine-conservation experts. The event blends cinematic storytelling with expert dialogue in a university setting, highlighting environmental issues and ocean health.
International Equestrian Film Series: The Horses of Fukushima
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 13:00
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
A free documentary screening of The Horses as part of the International Equestrian Film Series at GWU's Museum and Textile Museum. The program ties the Cherry Blossom Festival to the Year of the Horse with a thoughtful look at equestrian life and resilience.
2026 HUMP!FILM FESTIVAL
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Black Cat Red Room
HUMP! Film Festival presents a program of provocative short films screened at Black Cat in Washington, D.C., spotlighting bold storytelling and adult cinema in an intimate venue.
2026 Bethesda Film Fest
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 19:00
7:00 pm 2026 Bethesda Film Fest Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema
The 2026 Bethesda Film Fest screens a curated slate of features and shorts at Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, celebrating bold storytelling in an intimate cinema setting. Expect diverse voices, thoughtful direction, and a vibrant festival atmosphere on April 10, 2026 at 7 PM.
Around and About Miró
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 18:30
The Phillips Collection
Film screening exploring Joan Miró's surrealist imagery at The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. On April 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM, the program offers cinematic insight into Miró's creative process amid the museum's intimate galleries.
Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 18:00
6:00 pm Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase The Miracle Theatre
An evening spotlighting Howard's short films presented at The Miracle Theatre. This screening showcases a curated collection of dynamic, indie pieces and offers an intimate cinema experience in Denver.
Co Op Film Fest Food For Change
Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:00
Rhizome DC
Co Op Film Fest: Food For Change at Rhizome DC showcases documentaries on food justice and cooperative economies. The event pairs screenings with discussion, highlighting community resilience and the power of cooperative action in the DC area.
Co-Op Film Fest: We The Owners
Mon, 18 May 2026 at 19:00
Rhizome DC
Part of the Co-Op Film Fest at Rhizome DC, this screening of We The Owners highlights cooperative filmmaking and collaborative storytelling in a community cinema setting.