Documentary filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit their short (5-30 minute) documentary films for consideration. Films must have been completed in the last two years, all topics are eligible. Filmmakers must be permanent, full time residents of either Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. A young filmmaker, under 18 years old, may also be selected.

Selected filmmakers will receive a $1,000 honorarium and have their film screened three times during the festival March 27-28, 2020. Young filmmakers will received a $250 honorarium.