Welcome to the DC Shorts 2023 Online Festival! Available only from September 25 to October 1 - an entire week for you to enjoy our official selections (you have 48 hours to watch an individual showcase once you start it). There are two ways to join: All-Access Festival Pass or Individual Showcase Tickets! Once you purchase your pass or ticket, you'll receive an email that'll take you to your films! Be sure to test if your browser is compatible first! - Click the Test Page under the "2023 Online Festival" tab.
Individual Showcases
Each showcase allows the user 48 hours to watch ONCE THE SHOWCASE BEGINS. Enjoy!
The Truths
Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by: Penn Quarter Productions // This showcase features international documentary short films.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2020 11:59 pm
This showcase features international narrative short films with dramatic struggle.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
This showcase features international short film where the story is told from the youth perspective.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by Selina Union Market // This showcase features short films where their music or scores are a...
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
This showcase features narrative short films where a musician or performer is a main character in the movie.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 pm - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by: Capital Sake // This showcase features narrative short films whose story is centered around an actor.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by: SLR Visuals // This showcase features narrative short films with a Fantasy / Sci Fi theme.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by Built-In Besties // This showcase features narrative short films with a Horror / Action / Thriller...
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Available to watch now
Presented by: Sison Homes and Associates // This showcase features narrative short films that are perfect for a...
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
This showcases features narrative short films about everything that happens after the first date and beyond.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by : Crescendo Studios // This showcase features short films featuring LBGTQ+ stories of all genres.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by LA-TI-DO // This showcase features films with a comedy element.
View purchasing options for Laugh Medicine Pre-Order TicketDrama Drama Drama
Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by Pro Cuts Editing Services // This showcase features dramatic narrative short films that touch on all...
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by: Communication Arts Design // This showcase features animated short films.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
This showcase features documentary shorts of local subjects and local filmmakers.
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Available to watch
September 25, 2023 12:00 am - October 1, 2023 11:59 pm
Presented by Simply Enhance // This showcase features narrative short films about the DMV or made by DMV...
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