The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is accepting submissions for the third annual Bethesda Film Fest, scheduled for March 20-21, 2015. Selected filmmakers will be invited to show their documentary at the formal screening and receive a $500 honorarium. Filmmakers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit a short documentary film, 5-30 minutes in length. All topics are eligible and films must have been completed in the last two years. Young filmmakers, under 18 years of age, may also submit work. Entries must be received by January 12, 2015.

Filmmakers can apply by mailing a completed application and DVD including the documentary to Bethesda Film Fest c/o Bethesda Urban Partnership, 7700 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. Films can also be submitted online at www.bethesda.org. For an application, please also visit www.bethesda.org.