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Respected Festival
AFI DOCS
Washington, D.C., USA
~$50 entryDeadline: January–March
The American Film Institute's flagship documentary festival in the nation's capital. Particularly well-positioned for films with political, social, and policy relevance.
Genres Accepted
Film Types
Submission Tips
Films with a clear policy or social impact angle resonate strongly with the DC audience.
Notable Alumni
- Won't You Be My Neighbor?
- The Square
- Citizenfour