DC Shorts gives all entries feedback from the judging panels — a point which impressed MovieMaker Magazine to twice name as “one of 20 festivals worth an entry fee,†and “one of the leading film festivals†in the country.
The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 8-15, 2011) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. We select films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings — with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. Cash and gift prizes — plus feedback for all entries. http://dcshorts.com/enter-a-film
In 2010, DC Shorts reviewed more than 850 films and 125 scripts from around the globe. We selected 97 short films for screenings in 9 unique showcases during the competition weekend. We also read 6 scripts in a special live presentation. Since a major focus of DC Shorts is the inclusion of filmmakers, many of the films and all of the scripts were represented by the more than 120 filmmakers and writers from 11 countries. More than 5,200 people attended the screenings and readings.