The Dc After Dark
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(est. 2016)
*We will be Officially Rebranding our festival this summer to Genre Films. Horror, Thriller, Dark or Quirky Comedies, Experimental, Grindhouse, etc. We want them!
And btw, are you a Cosplayer??
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(June 30, 2023)
Nestled in the heart of the national capital, Washington D.C., the DC After Dark International Film Festival is a part of the GO Independent series of film festivals in the FAME family. Our goal is to give more opportunities for independent filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase and promote their art.
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***COVID STATEMENT***
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We are producing a full on, live film festival at the Angelika Pop Up in Union Market, Washington, D.C. HOWEVER, we are susceptible to country, state and local laws, which enforce specific, gathering guidelines. To that end, circumstances beyond our control include venue policy and protocol, and insurance limitations.
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For the year 2023 and for the foreseeable future, we will be producing both a virtual and live event. Please understand, before submitting, that with little to no notification, we may have to change presentation formats.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submissions Open: November 25, 2022
Early Bird Deadline: January 04, 2023
Regular Deadline: July 26, 2023
Late Deadline: August 15, 2023
Extended Deadline: September 06, 2023
FINAL Deadline: September 27, 2023
Notification: October 11, 2023
Virtual Screening: (10/29 - 11/05, 2023)
Live Festival: (11/02-05, 2023)
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*Due to COVID related events beyond our control, schedules may change with little to no notification.