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With film screenings, panel discussions, and networking, the 11th 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.
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The Festival takes place in-person on November 8, 2025 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 Cutting Edge Film Production (Panel 1 of 2)
4:00pm-4:50pm Entertainment Law 101 (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:
Cutting Edge Film Production - Join speaker Chris Petracco who will discuss immersive filmmaking and ambisonic sound.
Entertainment Law 101 - Join speaker John Mason discuss an overview of key legal concepts for creative professionals including option agreements, copyright, trademark, work for hire agreements, and more.
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Films to be shown will be announced after October 17, 2025 via FilmFreeway and on our website.
Visit [http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com](http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com) to keep up to date.
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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 "WFF25friend" or the following link for 25% off on tickets.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1230533973239/?discount=WFF25friend
For more information about the Wheaton Film Festival visit [http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com](http://www.wheatonfilmfestival.com) or contact us at [email protected](http://[email protected]).
To keep up with festival news and details follow us on social media:
Facebook - facebook.com/WheatonFilmFest(http://facebook.com/WheatonFilmFest) -and- facebook.com/groups/dcfilmmakers(http://facebook.com/groups/dcfilmmakers)
Instagram - instagram.com/wheatonfilmfest(http://instagram.com/wheatonfilmfest)
Twitter - x.com/WheatonFilmFest(http://x.com/WheatonFilmFest) -and- x.com/brianfilms(http://x.com/brianfilms)
BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/wheatonfilmfest.bsky.social(http://bsky.app/profile/wheatonfilmfest.bsky.social)
TikTok - tiktok.com/@wheatonfilmfest(http://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, Promethean Fundraising, and The Whistleblower Experience. 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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2400 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, us
