Wheaton Film Festival (12th Annual)

With film screenings, panel discussions, and networking, the 12th Annual Wheaton Film Festival is a great showcase to see films, learn about the industry, make new contacts, etc. Everyone is invited to come to Wheaton, MD on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:30pm.

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Tentative Schedule:

2:30pm-3:00pm Doors Open, informal networking, welcome

3:00pm -5:00pm EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS

3:00pm-3:50pm Panel 1 To Be Announced (Panel 1 of 2)

4:00pm-4:50pm Panel 2 To Be Announced (Panel 2 of 2)

5:00pm-6:00pm NETWORKING and DINNER RECEPTION (food provided while supplies last*)

6:00pm-8:30pm SHORT FILM SCREENINGS

8:30pm-9:15pm AWARDS PRESENTATION and Closing Comments

9:15pm-11:59pm AFTER PARTY at a favorite local bar/restaurant to be announced [all are invited, no ticket required to After Party]

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Panel Discussions May Include:

To Be Announced.

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Food & Refreshments:

We will provide bottled water, snacks, and dinner to attendees at no additional cost. Food may include hot dogs, chips, popcorn, cookies, and fruit (while supplies last).

*If you have any allergies or specific dietary needs, then please arrange to bring your own food.

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Awards & Prizes

"Levin Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Overall Film

"Wheaton Award" - Jury Award for Best Community Story

"Kamen Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Student Film

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To keep up with festival news and details follow us on social media.

Meetup - meetup.com/DC-Filmmakers, Facebook - facebook.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- facebook.com/groups/dcfilmmakers, Instagram - instagram.com/wheatonfilmfest, Twitter - twitter.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- twitter.com/brianfilms, BlueSky bsky.app/profile/wheatonfilmfest.bsky.social, and TikTok tiktok.com/@wheatonfilmfest.

#FilmWheaton

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This event is supported in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Brian Frankel Law Firm PLLC, Adobe Software, Chuck Levin's Music Center, Arune LLC, DC Filmmakers, FilmConvert, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, and Promethean Fundraising. This event is produced by Arune LLC. Our promotional partners include DC Filmmakers, TIVA, WIFV, ReelAbilities Film Festival, Creative Edge Collaborative, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Action Youth Media, Wheaton Arts Parade, Docs In Progress, Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Film Office, Yelp, and DC Media Makers.

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