The Prince George’s Film Festival

Are you a filmmaker looking to showcase your work to a wider audience? Look no further than the Prince George’s Film Festival! Our call for films is now open and we invite submissions from filmmakers around the world.

The Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council and the Prince George’s Film Office come together again for the second annual Prince George’s Film Festival (PGFF: Take Two). This annual celebration of cinematic arts will take place September 28– October 1, 2023, in the heart of Prince George’s County, Maryland.

As Prince George’s County becomes an attractive shooting destination for blockbuster films, the Prince George’s Film Festival aims to provide independent filmmakers the opportunity to participate in the film magic taking place throughout the county. PGFF: Take Two is a curated space that will feature virtual and onsite film screenings, keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops, culminating at the MGM at National Harbor for the closing event and awards ceremony.

After a successful inaugural year, featuring high-quality programming, high-powered networking, special events, and networking receptions, we are excited to invite filmmakers from around the world to submit their films for consideration for the 2023 festival. Especially looking to highlight local and independent filmmakers, our goal is to showcase a wide range of films that represent the diversity of the Prince George’s County community and tell stories and unique perspectives that are often overlooked in mainstream cinema. New this year, we are introducing the international submission category. This new category will provide a platform for filmmakers from different countries to showcase their work and promote cultural exchange, allowing filmmakers and audiences to gain insights into other cultures and perspectives through the medium of film.

*** Festival Schedule ***

Dates: September 28–October 1, 2023

September 28 - Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts

Registration

Festival Opening

Virtual Screenings

September 29 - The Sunset Room at the National Harbor

Panels & Networking

Virtual Screenings

September 30 - Bowie State University

Workshops and Panels

Virtual Screenings

October 1st - MGM at National Harbor

Festival Closing and Awards Ceremony

Virtual Screenings