The lineup will include major premieres, award-winning festival standouts, acclaimed filmmakers, and bold new voices. Spanning intimate personal stories, formally inventive works, character-driven narratives, and rigorous investigative reporting, the films engage directly with the civic, cultural, and political currents of our time.
Screenings will be accompanied by filmmaker Q&As and moderated conversations with leading journalists, cultural commentators, and policy experts, connecting documentary storytelling to the public life of Washington, DC.
DC/FRAME — a dedicated section spotlighting DC-based filmmakers and stories rooted in the local creative community.
Reality Check Forum — our industry platform exploring the evolving craft, ethics, and impact of documentary filmmaking through panels, workshops, and masterclasses.
Signature Slate Announced
Full Festival Lineup Announced
Reality Check Forum Revealed