The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 7th annual festival in April 2019.

Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18, may also be chosen. Submission deadline is Friday, January 11, 2019.

Selected filmmakers are required to attend the festival April 5-6, 2019 and speak about their work. Selected films will be shown at all three festival screenings.

Selected filmmakers will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Young filmmakers will receive a $250 honorarium.