Andre Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 01 November 2025      Festival end: 01 November 2025

Andre Film Festival – November 2025 La Plata, Maryland

Brought to you by Andre Video Production

The Andre Film Festival invites filmmakers from all walks of life to showcase their creativity and storytelling in the heart of Washington, D.C. This exciting event celebrates the power of cinema across a diverse range of categories, including Narrative shorts, Documentary shorts, Local shorts, and Student shorts (high school level). Giving a platform to voices from both emerging and established filmmakers.

This festival is committed to highlighting the best in independent filmmaking, with a focus on community, artistic expression, and elevating the work of local and student filmmakers. The festival aims to be an inspiring experience where creativity flourishes, providing both the opportunity for public screenings and meaningful recognition for all participants.

We’re excited to bring together a passionate audience and talented filmmakers to connect, celebrate, and champion the art of storytelling. Whether you're a filmmaker, student, or cinephile, the Andre Film Festival is the place to discover the future of film.

Stay tuned for the announcement of our venue and lineup!

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Local Shorts

Local Shorts are films created by filmmakers who reside in the DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia). These works can be either narrative or documentary in nature and must be Under 30-Minutes in length. We are excited to showcase stories that reflect the unique perspectives and experiences of our local community.

Student Shorts (High School Level)

Student Shorts are films produced by high school students, allowing young filmmakers to express their creativity and storytelling skills. These films must be between 2-15 minutes long and can encompass any genre or subject matter. We aim to provide a supportive platform for emerging talent to share their voices and perspectives.


Narrative Shorts

Narrative Shorts are fictional films that convey a story within a shorter format, lasting between 2 - 30 minutes. These films can experiment with various storytelling techniques, genres, and themes, showcasing the creativity and innovation of filmmakers in a condensed timeframe.

Documentary Shorts

Documentary Shorts are non-fiction films ranging from between 2 - 30 minutes that explore real-life subjects, events, or issues.

These films focus on concise storytelling, offering insights or perspectives on a specific topic while engaging the audience in a meaningful way.

Prices to be announced at later date

Andre Film Festival Submission Rules & Guidelines

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Length of Films:

Shorts: 2-30 minutes
Student Shorts 2-15 minutes

Student Submissions: Students must provide a valid student ID by emailing a copy for confirmation.

Local Films: To qualify as a local entry, the film must have a director, producer, or director of photography (DP) living in the DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia).

We accept films in any language, but non-english films must include english subtitles.

Films may be submitted regardless of prior screenings or online availability.

Completion Date: Films completed on or after January 1, 2024, are eligible.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All films must be submitted through our official submission platforms by the stated deadlines.

Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Films must be the original work of the director(s) or producer(s), aside from copyrighted music (which is allowed with proper licensing).

Submission deadlines: deadlines will close at 11:59 PM EST on the respective date.

Screening Copies: Entrants are responsible for delivering their final screening copy and any additional materials requested by the festival team on time.

IF ACCEPTED

Accepted filmmakers will be notified by email and must confirm their participation by the given deadline.

Filmmakers must ensure they hold all rights to their films, including music and other media used.

We do not provide screening fees or travel expenses for filmmakers attending the festival. However, we will help connect filmmakers with affordable lodging options if requested.

OTHER DETAILS

The festival will take place in November 2025 in La Plata (location to be announced).

The festival reserves the right to withhold awards in any category if an appropriate selection cannot be made based on the panel's scores.

We look forward to reviewing your submissions and celebrating your work at the Andre Film Festival!