Accepting narrative, documentary, and emerging media works; an opportunity to be showcased in the heart of U.S. cinematic culture
Festival Name: Maryland Film Festival
Location: Maryland, USA
Dates: April 7–11, 2027
Edition: 28th Edition
Organizer: Maryland Film Festival
About the Festival: The 28th Maryland Film Festival is seeking outstanding moving image works from Baltimore, the state of Maryland, and across the globe.
Accepted Genres:Hybrid, media-based performances, narrative, documentary, animation, episodic, emerging technologies, and emerging media.
Runtime: Short films (under 20 minutes) / Feature films (over 50 minutes)
Submission Fee: 30–60
Deadline:November 20, 2026
Additional Notes: A separate registration is required for each work. All submitted works must be regional premieres; the work must not have been publicly screened or exhibited in the state of Maryland prior to April 7, 2027. If Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used in the production of the work, full details regarding the use of AI must be disclosed in the director’s statement.
