Award winning annual indie film event in DC, showcasing features, shorts, animation and documentaries from the United States and abroad. Also features informative seminars, access to a unique film market and participate in a one of a kind festival trade show. The trade show is a tremendous networking opportunity which allows leading production companies to interact with audiences and budding filmmakers while simultaneously showcasing their services and the latest technological advances in the industry.

The Washington D.C. International Film Festival, showcasing the best in independent film from around the globe since 1986.

Annual Short Film Festival in the nation's capital, showcasing independent short films from all over the globe. Has a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. Hosted by DC Film Alliance.

An annual independent film and music festival in Washington, DC.

Annual environmental film festival in D.C. since 1992, presenting over 100 films providing fresh perspectives on global environments to wide audiences at diverse venues throughout the city. Selections come from many international film festivals, including national and international films, from independent to academy award winning.

Organization in Washington DC, providing monthly meetings, an annual film festival (DC Shorts), workshops, and other events strengthen the DC-area media arts community; and enhance DC’s national arts reputation. They provide resources, networking and showcasing opportunities to filmmakers.

Annual international Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in DC since 1991. Also features live comedy, educational museum-based programs, a grant program to support filmmakers, and collaborations with other arts organizations to tell the stories of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Through the arts, One In Ten works to build community among GLBT people – fostering a sense of belonging by bringing our stories – our struggles and accomplishments – to life on the stage, screen, and page.

Annual Jewish Film Festival in Washington since 1989, focused on initiating dialogues about a variety of issues which intersect the Jewish experience. Features films created by both Jews and non-Jews with a particular emphasis on "debunking stereotypes and seeking unexpected stories."

Annual competitive festival, founded in 1990, named in honor of Citizen Kane. Their mission is to celebrate and feature the innovative, experimental, unusual or deeply personal in filmmaking.

Annual outdoor festival since 1999, held to benefit the National Institute of Health Charities. Features primarily first run and classic Hollywood films.