Mind Your Movie Business: Producing

The March on Washington Film Festival increases awareness of the untold events and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspires a renewed passion for activism. By leveraging the power of film, music, scholarship, and the arts, the Festival shares important stories to connect the past, present, and future in the fight toward social change in America and throughout the world.

Debuting in 2016, the Student and Emerging Filmmaker Competitions gives filmmakers the opportunity to use cinematic storytelling to answer important themes like “what’s your civil right?” and “speaking truth to power.” The annual short film competition receives over 150 submissions from across the world.

Take a look at our exclusive fireside chat with Dr. Tanisha Ford, author of the award-winning book OUR SECRET SOCIETY, and Leatrice Ellzy, Senior Director of Programming for the Apollo Theater, to learn more about Mollie Moon – a powerhouse fundraiser who brought in millions of dollars for the civil rights movement.

The March on Washington Film Festival Virtual Reality (VR) Salon immersed students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in stories of the continued Civil Rights Movement through cutting-edge technology at the intersection of art and storytelling.