Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The March On! Festival
Washington, United States · Est. 2016 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Washington, United States
65
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- No physical screenings
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 4, 2026 The March On! Festival strives to increase awareness of the events and heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspire renewed passion for activism. The festival uses the power of film, music, and the arts to share these important stories. The Festival continues its Competition for Emerging and Student filmmakers to submit short form content, both narrative and documentary, which focuses on civil rights movements, the civil rights era and social justice issues. STUDENTS: must be currently enrolled in school, or graduated within 6 months of the Festival. Any selected Student filmmaker will be expected to provide proof of student status. EMERGING ARTISTS: must have made their first film no earlier than 2021.
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 10 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
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
10
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
It was my pleasure to attend at this wonderful festival...
- Filmmaker
The March on Washington Film Festival although virtual was great! It was very well organized. The notice was a week in advance and well put together. I really enjoyed the whole experience. I loved the category break down of students, and/or "newbys" as opposed to the already seasoned film makers. Thank you Michael and I were honored to be a part of this festival.
- Filmmaker
MOWFF is more than a festival. It is a celebration of Civil Rights as a culture that honors the stories and storytellers that elevate Civil Rights narratives. It's festivals like March On Washington that create opportunities for equity in show business. Extremely humbled and honored that 'Thoughts Are Things' was selected to participate in its rich legacy.
- Filmmaker
Christopher Thomas Brown
- Filmmaker
Great festival! Very thankful to be selected as an honorable mention!
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