March On!™ Festival 2026 begins in:
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.
A Message From Our Artistic Director
Born Into the Movement
One of the blessings of working with March On! has been the opportunity to meet many of the Civil Rights movement icons and their descendants – people living real lives of grit, vision, sacrifice, and endurance.
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Calling All Filmmakers!
2026 LATE SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
The annual short film competitions receive submissions from across the world. Esteemed juries of civil rights, industry leaders, and established filmmakers select the winners, and the shortlisted films are screened during the festival.
