FESTIVAL · North America · United States
AFI Docs
American Film Institute
/ Deadline
ROLLING
Early Jan; regular Mar; late Apr
/ Submission fee
Submission fees by deadline tier
Description
Washington DC's documentary festival held each summer. Oscar-qualifying for short documentaries. Strong focus on policy, politics, and social issues, with screenings paired with conversations featuring policymakers and subjects.
Eligibility
Documentary feature and short films
Categories
documentaryfeatureshort
Source: documentary-festivals · Last updated: 6/3/2026
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