Wheaton Film Festival - 9th Annual - 2023 [in-person]

With film screenings, panel discussions, and networking, the 9th Annual Wheaton Film Festival is a great event to learn about the entertainment industry and to watch some amazing short films. Tickets are required to attend. Use code “WFF9ann” or the following for 25% off on tickets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/664836994347/?discount=WFF9ann

The Festival takes place in-person on November 11, 2023 in the Ballroom of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad from 1:30pm to 9:15pm. The address is 2400 Arcola Avenue, Second Floor Ballroom, use side dedicated entrance, Silver Spring, MD, 20902. Free parking is available at the Rescue Squad and across the street at the Wheaton library branch.

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Tentative Schedule:

1:30pm-2:00pm Doors Open, informal networking, welcome

2:00pm -5:00pm EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS
2:00pm-2:50pm Future of Filmmaking (Panel 1 of 3)
3:00pm-3:50pm Filmmaking Process (Panel 2 of 3)
4:00pm-4:50pm Entertainment Law 101 w/ WALA (Panel 3 of 3)

5:00pm-6:00pm NETWORKING and DINNER RECEPTION

6:00pm-8:30pm SHORT FILM SCREENINGS

8:30pm-9:15pm AWARDS PRESENTATION and Closing Comments

9:15pm-11:59pm AFTER PARTY at a favorite local bar/restaurant to be announced [all are invited, no ticket required to After Party]

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Panel Discussions May Include:

Future of Filmmaking - a discussion on AI, virtual reality, and other technological advances that affect filmmaking, how to adapt, and what we may expect for the future of filmmaking.

Filmmaking Process (including Sound Recording) - a discussion of the process of filmmaking including pre-production, image capture, and editing. With special coverage on how to best record audio.

Entertainment Law 101 - an overview of key legal concepts for creative professionals including option agreements, copyright, trademark, work for hire agreements, and more.

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Film submissions for 2023 WFF are accepted through October 1, 2023 at the following link:
https://filmfreeway.com/Wheaton.

Films to be shown will be announced after October 17, 2023 via filmfreeway and on our website.

Visit http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com to keep up to date.

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Awards & Prizes:

"Levin Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Overall Film
"Wheaton Award" - Jury Award for Best Community Story
"Kamen Grand Prize" - Jury Award for Best Student Film

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Tickets are required to attend. Use code "WFF9ann" or the following link for 25% off on tickets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/664836994347/?discount=WFF9ann

For more information about the Wheaton Film Festival visit http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com/ or contact us at arunelabs@gmail.com.

To keep up with festival news and details follow us on social media.

Facebook - facebook.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- facebook.com/groups/dcfilmmakers
Instagram - instagram.com/wheatonfilmfest
Twitter - twitter.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- twitter.com/brianfilms
#FilmWheaton

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This event is supported in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Adobe Software, Chuck Levin's Music Center, Arune LLC, DC Filmmakers, FilmConvert, Quick Film Budget, Red Giant, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, Promethean Fundraising, and Clairvoyance LLC. This event is produced by Arune LLC. Our promotional partners include DC Filmmakers, Docs In Progress, TIVA, WIFV, Creative Edge Collaborative, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Action Youth Media, Wheaton Arts Parade, Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Film Office, Yelp, and DC Media Makers.