DC Shorts Film Festival and Screenwriting Competition

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Family Friendly Showcase

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Saturday, September 8 @ 11:30am @ E Street Cinema
Saturday, September 15 @ 12:00pm @ Atlas Arts Center
Saturday, September 15 @ 12:00pm @ Angelika Film Center*
Saturday, September 15 @ 2:00pm @ Angelika Film Center*
Sunday, September 16 @ 12:00pm @ Angelika Film Center*
Sunday, September 16 @ 2:00pm @ Angelika Film Center*

*Weather permitting, screenings at the Angelika Film Center will be outdoors in the park in front of the theater. No seating will be provided — please bring blankets and/or portable chairs.

Be sure to download our Parents Guide to the films.

The Story of Tinytopia

The Story of Tinytopia

When a man discards his empty soda can, the repercussions for the microscopic town of Tinytopia are Earth-shattering.

The Maiden and the Princess

The Maiden and the Princess

A fairy tale writer manipulates the events of Emmy's story, teaching her that she should never have to apologize for being different.

La machine à laver (The Washing Machine)

La machine à laver (The Washing Machine)

Samuel's washing machine is special. Everything that goes in for a wash travels back in time.

Catch and Release

Catch and Release

After an accident, a fish thrower must make a hard decision about what's more important: His job, the girl, or something else entirely.

Brad & Gary

Brad & Gary

You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose. But you can’t pick your friend's nose.

Barney and the Martians

Barney and the Martians

An elderly man uses an old ham radio to show a young boy a new/old way to communicate — with unintended consequences.

Asternauts

Asternauts

Two brothers realize that a little mystery can be a good thing, and a little adventure can keep you young at heart.

A Martian Picnic

A Martian Picnic

A Martian competes with a mysterious creature for the contents of his picnic lunch. [showafter on="2013-09-05"]

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