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DMV – DC Independent film festival annual forum – February 11-16 – Tickets

The DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum, taking place February 11–16, 2026, in Washington, DC at Regal Gallery Place, features 10 seminars and masterclasses focused on sound, filmmaking craft, emerging formats, and the business of independent film.

Programming highlights include:

  • Cinematic Worlds: Immersive Sound & Film, with industry leaders from ARTECHOUSE and OTT House Audio
  • Voice, Music & Motion: The Sound of Animation
  • Verticals, Verticals, Verticals: Filmmaking in a Mobile-First World at the Apple Carnegie Library
  • Creating Compelling True Crime, featuring a special premiere screening of a new Hulu series (The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story)
  • Additional sessions on distribution, grants, and film financing

These sessions are designed for filmmakers, sound designers, editors, producers, and emerging creatives looking to strengthen their craft and industry knowledge.

More information, including the full seminar schedule and tickets, visit dciff-indie.org.

 

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this event and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the event and get more details directly from the company.***

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Lori Russell

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