Signal Film Festival

The Signal Film Festival at Silver Branch Brewing Company is dedicated to the power of short-form storytelling, showcasing films up to 5 minutes in length across narrative, documentary, animation, and more. Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, the Signal Film Festival is dedicated to unique cinematic voices that cut through the static to deliver compelling, impactful, and innovative stories.

Submit your short film today on FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/SignalFilmFestival.

Tickets are required to attend.
Get tickets now on Eventbrite: https://SignalFilmFest.eventbrite.com.

The Festival takes place in-person on May 31, 2026 the Silver Branch Brewing Company from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The address is 8401 Colesville Road #150, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

PARKING: Paid parking available one block away at the county's Cameron Street Garage on 8530 Cameron Street (Better pricing than street or private parking.)
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Tentative Schedule:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Doors Open & Networking
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM: Film Screenings
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Audience Voting & Awards Ceremony
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM: After Party & Networking at the Silver Branch Brewing Co.
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Submit your short film today on FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/SignalFilmFestival.

Films to be shown will be announced after May 17, 2026 via FilmFreeway and on our website.

Visit https://www.signalfilmfestival.com to keep up to date.
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Awards & Prizes:
"Silver Branch Award" - Audience Favorite Film
"Arlyne Award" - Jury Award for Best Mini Film
"Howard Award" - Jury Award for Best Short Film
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Tickets are required to attend.
Get tickets now on Eventbrite: https://SignalFilmFest.eventbrite.com.

For more information about the Signal Film Festival visit https://www.signalfilmfestival.com.

To keep up with festival news and details follow us on social media:
Facebook - facebook.com/SignalFilmFestival -and- facebook.com/groups/dcfilmmakers
Instagram - instagram.com/signalfilmfestival
Twitter - x.com/signalfilmfest -and- x.com/brianfilms
TikTok - tiktok.com/@signalfilmfestival
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This event is supported by the Brian Frankel Law Firm, DC Filmmakers Group, Wheaton Film Festival, Silver Branch Brewing Company, and the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter.