Global Impact Film Festival

The Global Impact Film Festival (GIDC), brought to you by DCBX, is a dynamic independent film festival in Washington, D.C. that focuses on cultivating global outreach, celebrating culture and supporting non-profit organizations through their selection of socially impactful films. Our mission is to empower lives by celebrating the power of media for social justice. We showcase short documentary and narrative films that provoke and inspire social change. Short films in the documentary and narrative category must be between 3 and 30 minutes. Our festival theme is the Emerging Power of Media for Social Justice. Last year, some major topics in films both in the documentary and narrative category included agriculture, the environment on a global scale, homelessness, sexual abuse and refugees in different parts of the world, to name a few. Previous speakers and talent have included the likes of Jaws Cinematographer, Bill Butler; Mind and Media's Aldo Bello and DC Stunts Coalition's Dylan Hintz among others. We will showcase short documentaries and narratives as well as provide attendees with informative panel discussions, workshops and fun networking events. The following awards will be given to the selected winners on Sunday, August 9th. Best Documentary, Best Narrative, Best Student Short Film, Best Local (DMV) Short Film and 1st Time Filmmaker Award. Mark you calendar for AUG 6- 9, 2020 for our 6th edition of the Global Impact Film Festival!