ON SALE NOW
CLOSING NIGHT FILM: WOMEN IS LOSERS
Thurs. 5/27 @ 5:30pm
The debut feature from Latinx director Lissette Feliciano sets the tone for a feminist, femme-centric Closing Night of film and performance! Ticket includes a live discussion with Feliciano following the film.
VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW
ON TWITCH
Thurs. 5/27 @ 8pm
All new performances from Baltimore’s best femme artists – Liz Downing, Betty O’Hellno, Isabella Padma, Becca Brooks Morrin, and Like Water – streaming free on Twitch!
CLOSING CELEBRATION
@ UNION COLLECTIVE
Thur. 5/27 @ 8pm
A free Closing Night Celebration streaming the Virtual Variety Show on a big outdoor screen! A portion of food and drink sales will be donated to the Maryland Film Festival.
AUDIENCE PATHWAYS
Look for these icons in our online program to find Family-friendly and Baltimore-specific films!
BALTIMORE PATHWAY
Stories made in & about Baltimore, celebrating the breadth of stories Baltimore inspires.
FAMILY
PATHWAY
Films for movie lovers young & old with stories of discovery, family, and coming of age.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
VIRTUAL HOW TO FEST GUIDE
We tell you how to make the most of your at-home MdFF experience with a little help from Baltimore film legend and supreme Friend of the Festival, John Waters.
FEATURE FILMS
Click on a poster image for details about each feature film and to purchase tickets. Please note geo-restrictions listed in each description. All feature films are available for 5 days after their release date – see schedule above.
SHORT FILM PROGRAMS
Click on a shorts block image to view included short films, descriptions of each block, and to purchase tickets. All short film prigrams are available to stream until May 31.
ACCESIBILITY ACCOMODATIONS
The SNF Parkway and MdFF strive to create a welcoming environment for all patrons. This year’s virtual Festival offers many short and feature films enabled with closed captions.
Festival titles with closed captions are idenitfiable by a CC logo located in the upper right hand of the film page. Closed captions are also mentioned in the NOTE line in the bottom left corner of the film page. All festival Q&As are enabled with closed captions.
Also this year, the Festival includes one short film enabled with audio descriptions that is availabe upon request. You can find a complete list of Festival titles with closed captions and audio descriptions here.
If you have any questions or would like to request more specific accomodations, please contact:
Festival Accessibility Coordinator: Christy LeMaster
christy@mdfilmfest.com
PRESS INQUIRIES
Our 2021 filmmakers and Festival team are waiting to hear from you! For staff and artist interview requests, screener requests, promotional materials, and more, please reach out to:
Press Contact: Chris Wertz
christine@mdfilmfest.com
Want to cover the 2021 Festival live? Discounted MdFF Press Passes are available upon request and proof of credentials.
2021 SCREENING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sumaiya Ananna
Jessica Baroody-Saada
Camille Blake Fall
Winona Caesar
Wendy K Callier
Eric Cotten
Lucas Cullen
Skizz Cyzyk
Amy Grace
David Langkamp
Andy Markowitz
Merle McCann
KJ Mohr
Miceal O’Donnell
Garrett Stralnic
Joe Tropea
Elayne Williams
VOLUNTEER PRODUCTION CREW
Nick Gorey
Ryan Clark
Gillian Waldo
Miles Engel-Hawbecker
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY
Charm Cine Rentals
Hot Damn Lights
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Fadensonnen
Union Craft Brewing
Well Crafted Kitchen
Colin Zweifel
2021 FESTIVAL STAFF
Sandra Gibson
Executive Director
Rob Lundquist
Cheif Financial Officer
Evan Rogers
Director of Parkway Operations
Christy LeMaster
Artistic Director
Emily Eddy
Guest Festival Shorts Programmer
Lucas Cullen
Festival Programming Associate
Eric Cotten
Festival Programming Associate
Garrett Stralnic
Festival Programming Associate
Ali McShane
Events Manager
Thomas Faison
Technical Producer
Gregory Golinski
Theatre Manager, SNF Parkway
Chris Wertz
Markeing & Communications Coordinator
Ginevra Shay
Grant Writer & Development Consultant
Phil Davis
Trailer Animator
Nolen Strals
Festival Graphic Designer
WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
M&T Bank
Maryland State Arts Council
PRODUCING SPONSORS
National Endowment for the Arts
FEATURED SPONSORS
Consilience LLC
Maryland Film Office
Morgan State University
Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund
SCREENING SPONSORS
PNC Charitable Trust
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
SAGindie
Towson University
IATSE Local 487
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Serious Grip and Electric
Charm Cine
Yelp Baltimore
Calvert School