The March on Washington Film Festival brings history to life through a dynamic blend of film screenings, panel discussions, and cultural events. Join us in honoring the past and inspiring future generations through the power of cinema and conversation.
Debuting in 2016, the Student and Emerging Filmmaker Competitions gives filmmakers the opportunity to use cinematic storytelling to answer important themes like “what’s your civil right?” and “speaking truth to power.” The annual short film competition receives over 150 submissions from across the world.
March On’s 2024 Film Festival will spotlight writers who move the movement, with an emphasis on the writers of nonfiction, fiction, African futurism, spoken word, journalism, and cookbooks, past and present, whose works propel us into a more just and equitable world.
Earlybird Submission Deadline
