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THAT MOVE

We tell the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement, honoring those who paved the way, and connecting history to the future.

Mind Your Movie Business

The March on Washington Film Festival Spring 2024 Workshop Series, “Mind Your Movie Business: Pro Tips from Hollywood Industry Leaders” features three comprehensive workshops that delve into essential filmmaking aspects: casting, producing, and distribution.

About The Festival

The Festival has achieved well beyond what those of us who helped found this platform could ever have imagined.

Media Library

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WNYC and Apollo Theater present: MLK, The Inconvenient King

The Apollo and WNYC presented the 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, programmed as part of The Apollo’s Uptown Hall series, on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm. […]

Mind Your Movie Business 2024 – Casting

Calling all writers, directors, and producers! Moderated by Craig Emanuel at Ryan Murphy Productions, the March on Washington Film Festival’s Mind Your Movie Business Workshop Series is a set of […]

Mind Your Movie Business 2024 – Production

Mind Your Movie Business 2024 – Distribution

Fall Arts Festival to Honor Enduring Impact of James Baldwin and Literary Legends of the Civil Rights Movement

Longest-running festival devoted to civil rights will feature literary legend Walter Mosley, celebrity chef Keith Corbin, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, tributes to Khalil Gibran and Octavia Butler, and […]

2024 March On

The selected films of 2014 March On Coming this summer to Atlanta, New York City, and Washington, D.C. https://vimeo.com/95881218

The Longest-Running Festival Devoted to Civil Rights!

March On increases awareness of the untold events and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspires a renewed passion for activism. By leveraging the power of film, music, scholarship, and the arts, the Festival shares important stories to connect the past, present, and future in the fight toward social change in America and throughout the world.

The Festival

The 2024 March On Festival shines a light on the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement through powerful films and art. Join us for screenings, discussions, and performances that connect past struggles to today’s fight for justice.

Competitions

The Festival continues its Competition for Emerging and Student filmmakers to submit short form content, both narrative and documentary, which focuses on civil rights movements, the civil rights era and social justice issues.

Imagining Equity

We champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in the film industry and beyond. Explore our initiatives, events, and resources dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, fostering dialogue, and driving positive change. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable world through the transformative power of film.