Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Immigration Film Fest
Washington, United States · Est. 2013 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Washington, United States
65
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- No physical screenings
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
*Submission deadline extended to May 22* Celebrating its 13th year, the Immigration Film Fest (IFF) will be held in Washington, DC in Fall 2026. The Immigration Film Fest is a festival hosted by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit that is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and celebrating the skills and stories of immigrants in the DMV area. We believe that immigrants bring unique perspectives and experiences that make our community stronger and more vibrant. In the 13th year of the Immigration Film Fest, we seek thoughtful films that tell the stories of ordinary and extraordinary immigrants and refugees. The Immigration Film Fest is dedicated to bringing the power of film to spotlight and honor the stories of immigrants in society. We particularly encourage immigrant and student filmmakers to submit your films. The 2026 Immigration Film Fest will be a hybrid festival with live screenings at DMV area venues and hosted online. Selected films will be provided exposure in Washington DC, where policy discussions about immigration are held by decision-makers, international media & thought leaders and where there is an enthusiastic audience for unique, creative films. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to be part of the Immigration Film Fest in 2026. We welcome you. Submit your film now!
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2013
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
24
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
I was honored to have my film "Between Lands" included in the festival. The communication was always fast and on point. Every inquiry was answered without delay. Highly recommend to filmmakers who have films with thematic elements that are relevant to the festival.
- Filmmaker
Atzin Ortiz González
- Filmmaker
I had a wonderful experience being part of the festival. The team was attentive, and kind, and we had very good communication. I am honored that "Home" was in this edition's selection.
- Filmmaker
It was an absolute joy to share my film "Catch the Moon" at this event! The organizers were really communicative leading up to the screening and the moderators and audience were so engaged. I really felt my message heard and was so glad to catch such an amazing selection of films when I was there!
- Filmmaker
Amazing Festival! Great films, and organization. I didn’t have the chance to attend in person, but the communication with the festival team, the days of the event I had the chance to follow online, and the media coverage—everything was superb.
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