Bethesda Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
Annual film festival in Bethesda featuring five to seven short documentary films by local filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 7700 Old Georgetown Road Lobby Level Bethesda, MD 20814
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
2013
Venue
7700 Old Georgetown Road Lobby Level Bethesda, MD 20814
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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