Photo credit: Martin Zell, President, Chesapeake Film Festival Image: On the Set of “Iceman” directed by Harold Jackson, III and Board Member of the Chesapeake Film Festival
Prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant
and Artistic Insights Fund Grant Awarded to
Chesapeake Film Festival
The Chesapeake Film Festival is also excited to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Artistic Insights Fund Grant from the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. This prestigious grant will support the festival’s mission to celebrate and showcase outstanding independent films, fostering creativity and cultural engagement throughout the region. With the support of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, the Chesapeake Film Festival is poised to enhance its programming, bringing unique and diverse cinematic experiences to the Eastern Shore. The festival is grateful for the foundation’s commitment to the arts and looks forward to the opportunities this grant will provide in 2025 and beyond.
These generous contributions will play a vital role in enhancing the festival’s ability to bring diverse, high-quality films to the Eastern Shore, as well as expanding our community engagement through arts education and outreach programs.
FREE UPCOMING FESTIVAL SCREENING
– JANUARY 17, 2025
This event is part of the Chesapeake Film Festival’s ongoing commitment to bringing thought-provoking and engaging cinema to the community, fostering a love for the arts and encouraging dialogue through film. Attendees will not only experience the artistry of this powerful story, but will also have an opportunity to connect with the local arts community in a welcoming and enriching environment. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired by a tale of perseverance and the universal language of dance. There is no registration required to attend this event. Thank you Talbot County Free Library and MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.
FESTIVAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 CONSIDERATION FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) is delighted to announce that film submissions for its highly anticipated 2025 edition will open on February 1, 2025. As the festival celebrates its 18th year, filmmakers from around the globe are invited to submit their works for consideration in a variety of categories, including narrative features, environmental films, documentaries, shorts, and student films. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your film in this prestigious festival, which continues to highlight thought-provoking stories and innovative filmmaking. Details on submission guidelines and deadlines can be found on the CFF FilmFreeway page beginning on February, 1, 2025.
“The Art of Storytelling” Panel and Discussion
(L to R) Harold Jackson, III, Kimberly Skyrme, Vincent De Paul, Ted Adams, Monda Raquel Webb, Cedric Hill, Leslie Shampaigne and Glenn Holsten on September 29, 2024 at the Talbot County Free Library.
Highlights from the
2024 Chesapeake Film Festival
Highlights from the
2023 Chesapeake Film Festival
View Trailers For Some of the LIVE Films at the 2024 Festival
“Call Me Dancer”
Winner of Women of Impact Award
“The Diary of an Elephant Orphan”
Winner of Best Environmental Feature
Selections fROM our 2022 Festival
The Chesapeake Film Festival presents our annual curated film showcases that
take a deeper dive into topics that are of special interest to the community.
The Automat
Noisy
Resisterhood
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Sponsors
The Chesapeake Film Festival is generously supported by the Shared Earth Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Prager on behalf of Bluepoint Hospitality, Enel Green Power, Maryland Film Office, Choptank Electric, Maryland State Arts Council, Talbot Arts, Talbot County Department of Tourism, Artistic Insights Fund, Richard and Beverly Tilghman, U.S. Small Business Administration, The Ravenal Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Easton Utilities and Shore United Bank.