dc shorts international film festival
official film selections 2025
Showcase 1: AS REAL AS IT GETS. This showcase features compelling short documentaries that shine a light on hidden truths, diverse voices, and urgent issues. Explore powerful, real-world stories in bite-sized form. Films are in alphabetical order, not screening order.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 // 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Crescendo Studios (8101a Lee Hwy. Falls Church, Virginia 22042)
NOTE: PICK UP your ticket at the above mentioned venue. There is no reserved seating. First Come, First Served. 18 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable.
Showcase 2: WE ARE CONNECTED. A collection of short films exploring the ties that bind us, from fleeting encounters to lifelong bonds. These stories delve into love, friendship, family, and the unexpected connections that shape who we are. Films are in alphabetical order, not screening order.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 // 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Crescendo Studios (8101a Lee Hwy. Falls Church, Virginian 22042)
NOTE: PICK UP your ticket at the above mentioned venue. There is no reserved seating. First Come, First Served. 18 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable.
Showcase 3: NOW TAKING THE STAGE. These short films celebrate the rhythm of expression: the raw energy of live performance to the quiet power of sound. These stories spotlight music, movement, and the artists who bring them to life. Films are in alphabetical order, not screening order.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 // 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Crescendo Studios (8101a Lee Hwy. Falls Church, Virginia 22042)
NOTE: PICK UP your ticket at the above mentioned venue. There is no reserved seating. First Come, First Served. 18 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable.
Showcase 4: ARE WE THERE YET? Seeing the world through youthful eyes, this collection of short films invites audiences of all ages to explore stories of growth, connection, and the magic of childhood and family bonds.Films are in alphabetical order, not screening order.
Friday, September 5, 2025 // 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC (630 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, DC, 20002)
NOTE: PICK UP your ticket at the above mentioned venue. There is no reserved seating. First Come, First Served. 18 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.