12th Annual Annapolis Film Festival
For over a decade, the Annapolis Film Festival has woven itself into the very fabric of our community, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all who participate. It's not just a showcase of cinema; it's a powerful catalyst for change, a mirror that reflects our world, and our shared humanity. Over the course of 12 years, this festival has nurtured a sense of belonging, inspiring artists to create, audiences to connect, and storytellers to amplify their voices.
For our town, it's a time when our streets come alive with the magic of cinema, drawing in visitors from near and far. It boosts our local businesses, celebrates our culture, and showcases our beautiful city as a thriving hub of creativity and diversity.
The Annapolis Film Festival isn't merely about the films on the screen; it's about the conversations in the lobby, the friendships forged in line, and the tears and laughter that resonate through the darkened theaters. It's a place where the art of storytelling transcends boundaries, allowing us to see the world through the eyes of others. It fosters empathy, sparks dialogue, and empowers all of us to make a difference.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM: Coffee Talks With... at RamsHead OnStage
10:00 AM: Documentary Shorts: No Guts, No Glory at Asbury
10:00 AM: Empire Waist at Boys & Girls Club Theater
10:00 AM: First We Bombed New Mexico at MD Bowen
10:00 AM: Shorts Challenge at MD Main
12:00 PM: Shorts Program 1: It's the Journey, Not the Destination at MD Bowen
12:00 PM: Panel: Directors Roundtable at MD Main
12:00 PM: Sailing Showcase: Unfurling the World at MD Main
12:30 PM: This World Is Not My Own at Asbury
12:30 PM: LatinXperience Showcase: All We Carry at Boys & Girls Club Theater
2:15 PM: Shorts Program 2: Growing Up is Hard to Do at MD Bowen
2:30 PM: Empire at MD Main
2:45 PM: Mediha at Asbury
2:45 PM: LatinXperience Showcase: Musica! at Boys & Girls Club Theater
4:30 PM: Free Time at MD Bowen
4:30 PM: I'll Be Right There at St. John's College - Mellon Hall
5:00 PM: This is Going to Be Big at Asbury
5:00 PM: Gondola at Boys & Girls Club Theater
5:00 PM: Black Experience Showcase: Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between at MD Main
6:45 PM: Shorts Program 3: Ignorance is Bliss at MD Bowen
7:00 PM: A New Kind of Wildness at Asbury
7:00 PM: Suze at St. John's College - Mellon Hall
7:15 PM: My Motherland (Ma France à Moi) at Boys & Girls Club Theater
8:00 PM: Call Me Dancer at MD Main
9:00 PM: Big Boys at Boys & Girls Club Theater
9:00 PM: Shorts Program 4: Karma's a B!tch at MD Bowen
9:15 PM: Flipside at Asbury
9:15 PM: Coup! at St. John's College - Mellon Hall
Locations:
- Maryland Hall MAIN, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
- RamsHead OnStage, 33 West Street, Annapolis MD 21401
- Asbury United Methodist Church, 87 West Street, Annapolis MD 21404
- Boys & Girls Club Theater, 121 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Maryland Hall BOWEN, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis MD 21401
- Graduate Hotel - Powerhouse, 126 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401
- St. John's College - Mellon Hall, 60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
