The Washington DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) is an award winning annual festival presenting: the best independent films from around the world; Master Classes, Seminars & Workshops conducted by industry professionals; blended with a Music Festival to provide world class event. In addition, unique to DCIFF is the annual "Filmmakers on the Hill" which brings together filmmakers and policymakers to discuss the state of the industry. For more info, please contact us.

DCIFF is proud to have received the following awards and recognitions:

- "The Festival that brings independent film culture to Washington, DC" (Washington Post)

- "Sundance of the east coast" (washingtonpost.com)

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- Recipient of the Secretary's Open Forum, United States Department of State Award in recogniztion of DCIFF and its outstanding contributions to international cultural affairs & support of media arts;

- Acknowledged as primary contributor to independent film in the Zagat's Movie Guide;

- Voted by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the top festival for independent filmmakers;

- Selected by the Kennedy Center in 2003 and 2004 to be the only film festival of Washington, DC to present films during its Prelude Festival showcasing the Best in the Arts in DC;

- Recipient of the 2002 Reatig Award/Rosebud Festival for Outstanding Service & Contribution to the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia Film & Video Community.

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