Submissions Open

Attention filmmakers and screenwriters, submissions are OPEN for the 6th Annual LightReel Film Festival. A Black Reel Award Qualifying Festival, you can begin submitting your stories, narrative and documentaries for our upcoming festival, June 4-7, 2025. Submit your project via FilmFreeway, and stay tuned for more information on how your project can be part of DC's premier Summer Cinematic Experience.

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