Submissions are now open for the 2009 edition of the famed DC Shorts
Film Festival! Visit the updated web site at http://dcshorts.com

DC Shorts turns the spotlight on truly independent short films,
created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of
filmmaking is opening to all. We select films from every genre for our
competition screenings -- with a special focus on films created by
metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each
screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as
part of a moderated panel.

In 2008, DC Shorts reviewed more than 750 entries from around the
globe. We selected 103 short films for screenings at 8 showcases
during the competition weekend of September 11-14, 2008, with each
show featuring an average of ten short films. Since a major focus of
the event is the inclusion of filmmakers, many of the films were
represented by the more than 108 filmmakers in attendance from 8
countries. More than 2,600 people attended the screenings.

DC Shorts gives ALL ENTIRES feedback from the judges -- a point which
impressed MovieMaker Magazine to name us as "one of 20 festivals worth
an entry fee," AND as "one of the leading film festivals" in the country.

THE EARLYBIRD DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2009. Submission fees go up
after that date -- so enter now and save!

For those looking for the Screenwriting Competition -- please be
patient as we are reworking this event to include more finalists, more
seminars, and dedicate an entire weekend to scripts -- alone!

Please visit http://dcshorts.com for more information.