Community Stories Film Festival 2026 - Emerging Filmmakers

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm UTC-04:00

Docs In Progress, 2nd Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, USA | Silver Spring

Docs In Progress
Publisher/HostDocs In Progress
Community Stories Film Festival 2026 - Emerging Filmmakers
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About this Event

Now in its 16th year the Community Stories Film Festival, presented by Docs In Progress, is dedicated to showcasing local stories by local filmmakers.

A celebration of independent documentary filmmaking, Community Stories unites filmmakers, cinephiles, and community members for three days of screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and conversations.


EMERGING FILMMAKERS

John F. Nicoll Pipe Band - dir. Ben Murawski [5:00 Min.]

Dedicated members of a local bagpipe band march forward despite a dwindling membership.

Kil and the Kids - dir. Ethan Baker [11:08 Min.]

An advocate for DC youth teaches kids to find strength in the face of trauma.

The Emcees of MC: The Underground Music Scene of Montgomery County, MD - dir. Tiger Maldonado [27:21 Min.]

Key figures in Montgomery County’s underground hip-hop scene amplify the importance of their vibrant community.

Dual Citizens - dir. George W. Campbell [12:34 Min.]

Three Nicaraguan-American artists from the Washington D.C. Metro area discuss growing up in two cultures and how it influences their art.

Join us for a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers!


LOCATION: Docs In Progress, 8560 2nd Ave Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The entrance of Docs In Progress is on Apple Ave. Parking garage, walking distance: Cameron Street Garage. Metro Station Red Line: Silver Spring (walking distance 5-7 minutes).


REFUND POLICY: No refunds.

To help us keep our festival affordable, all ticket purchases are final.



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