Maryland Film Office

05/13/2026

The full Feature slate for DC/DOX 2026 is here!

“This year’s slate is as expansive as it is deeply personal—stories of courage, creativity, resilience, and truth that remind us of both the challenges we face and the humanity we share.” —Sky Sitney, Co-Founder & Director

Check out the 64 features films that will be at the fourth annual DC/DOX festival, held June 11-14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Passes and tickets are currently available at dcdoxfest.com

05/13/2026

The full Shorts slate for DC/DOX 2026 is here!

“At a moment when the world can feel overwhelming and divided, these films offer space to reflect, connect, and engage with the urgent questions shaping our lives.” —Sky Sitney, Co-Founder & Director

Check out the 49 shorts that will be at the fourth annual DC/DOX festival, held June 11-14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Passes and tickets are currently available at dcdoxfest.com

04/28/2026

Join City Schools for the fourth annual Student Film Festival, 2–4 p.m., on Saturday, May 2 at the Parkway Theatre. Watch middle and high school students showcase original short films. Free, ticketed event. Get tickets: https://baltcityschools.org/FilmFestival26

04/14/2026

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant deadline is April 30!
Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant is open to:

✔ Narrative Short Films (Live Action or Animated)
✔ Students and emerging filmmakers
✔ Projects that are unique and make a contribution to society

💰 What Filmmakers Receive

Selected winner receives $3,000 cash plus thousands in donated services:

💵 $3,000 cash grant from From the Heart Productions

🎥 $15,000 Panavision grant for 35mm or 16mm camera and equipment (live action only)

🎼 $3,000 in music and audio services from acclaimed composer David Raiklen

🎨 Up to $6,000 in animation services (delivered as a $1,000/week discount for up to six weeks) with Emmy Award–winning animator Charlie Canfield

🚀 Every Applicant Gets Something Rare

Even those who don’t win still benefit.

Every filmmaker who applies is eligible for a complimentary 15-minute consultation, offering guidance on:

✨ Funding strategies
✨ Building a donor base
✨ Marketing and positioning their film
✨ Strengthening their project

The film fiscal sponsorship program helps filmmakers raise money by giving donors a tax deduction for their donations. It is uniquely designed to help independent filmmakers get their films funded.

04/14/2026

MSAC is pleased to continue our series of legal support sessions for artists!

Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, for tips on accessibility best practices for your organization, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Register today, link (in bio): eventbrite.com/e/legal-issues-related-to-ada-compliance-accessibility-tickets-1986096747837

04/09/2026

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04/08/2026

Don’t miss the double-feature premiere and red carpet event for Unbroken Faith 2 and Unbroken Faith: The Documentary. Secure your tickets now!
📍 Regal Waugh Chapel, Gambrills, Maryland
📅 April 19, 2026

🎬 DOUBLE FEATURE RED CARPET MOVIE PREMIERE 🎬 A cinematic afternoon where faith meets film and stories rise to the screen.

04/08/2026

📣Calling all documentary filmmakers in production and post-production!

Apply for our Legacy Fellowship (Virtual) and get your project over the finish line! 🏁

Through guided sessions, peer feedback, and goal-setting between meetings, Fellows refine their stories, strengthen their edits, and move their films forward in a supportive, collaborative environment.

🚨Application Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026

Meeting Dates (All sessions are VIRTUAL): Wednesdays from 7pm to 9:30pm on May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 18

🔗Application link in bio!