The DC Traveler

While it may not be as star studded as Sundance, Cannes, Telluride, or Tribeca, the 22nd annual Washington, DC International Film Festival brings more than 100 feature films, documentaries, shorts and special programs from over thirty nations to explore their music, cultures, people and politics. 
For 12 days, starting April 24th, this year’s festival will highlights the cinema of Latin America and, perfect for our upcoming presidential election, politics on film.
The fest also includes several free events, including Filmfest DC for Kids and Cinema for Seniors.
Here’s the list of films and locations. Unfortunately, the fest’s website is a bit frustrating …read more

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The 16th annual Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC presents 115 environmentally-focused films and shorts from 30 countries, on a range of green topics.   Some of the more interesting environmental subjects and green films presented during the 12-day festival schedule include:

Water, including multiple films including a new episode of the Strange Days on Planet Earth series exposing mysterious toxins found in the world’s water systems. The film ‘Til the River Runs Clear presents the clean-up efforts of the Hudson River. The festival’s last day (March 22), also coincides with World Water Day.
And on a local note, It’s Your Water–Use it …read more

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Over 80 films from around the globe along with other film related events will be presented at this year’s annual DC Film Festival. The 11-day festival will also feature several panel discussions and presentations from guest directors.
 
Filmfest DC – 21st Annual DC International Film Festival
Various venues, but most showings at Wisconsin Ave. Cinemas
4000 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Dates – April 19-29
Tickets – $9.00 for most screenings, and are available online
Nearest Metro subway station -Tenleytown Metro – Red line
Parking – Limited validated parking is available for $2.00 at Wsconsin Ave. Cinema. Paid parking is also available at some of the other venues.                        
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