Wheaton Film Festival - 12th Annual - 2026

With film screenings, panel discussions, and networking, the 12th 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 “WFF10friend” or the following link for 10% off on tickets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1981944020919/?discount=WFF10friend

The Festival takes place in-person on November 7, 2026 in the Ballroom of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad from 2:30pm 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:
2:30pm-3:00pm Doors Open, informal networking, welcome
3:00pm -5:00pm EDUCATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS
3:00pm-3:50pm The Business of Film and Video (Panel 1 of 2)
4:00pm-4:50pm Building the Right Team (Panel 2 of 2)
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:
The Business of Film and Video with Paul Marengo and Chris Petracco
Topics include finding and securing grants, establishing and running a production company, managing multiple projects and clients, balancing creative goals with the need to generate consistent paid work, etc.

Building the Right Team with Kimberly Skyrme and Melissa Houghton
From script to screen: build the right team. How do you find the right people and create good work together? Casting, collaboration, creative teams, relationships, bringing together the people who turn an idea into a finished film, etc.
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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 “WFF10friend” or the following link for 10% off on tickets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1981944020919/?discount=WFF10friend

For more information about the Wheaton Film Festival visit http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com or contact us at info@wheatonfilmfestival.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 - x.com/WheatonFilmFest -and- x.com/brianfilms
TikTok - tiktok.com/@wheatonfilmfest.
#FilmWheaton
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This event is supported in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Brian Frankel Law Firm PLLC, Adobe Software, Chuck Levin's Music Center, Arune LLC, DC Filmmakers, FilmConvert, Sound Department, Pro Cuts Editing Services, Write Brothers, iPitch, and Promethean Fundraising. This event is produced by Arune LLC. Our promotional partners include DC Filmmakers, TIVA, WIFV, Creative Edge Collaborative, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, Action Youth Media, Wheaton Arts Parade, Docs In Progress, Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Film Office, Yelp, and DC Media Makers.