About this Event

Teaching for Change is partnering with Filmfest DC: The Washington, D.C. International Film Festival (April 18–24) for a thirteenth year to spread the word about the international film festival and to bring films and filmmakers for several films into D.C. classrooms. Students gain a lot from viewing the documentaries, preparing questions, and discussing the film with the visitors.

Filmfest DC is offering tickets for classes to see a specific film during the festival and offering opportunities for filmmakers to visit a class after the class has viewed the film.

Please note that while most Teaching for Change programs are for the D.C. metro area, the funding for these visits is limited to schools located in the District of Columbia. Film formats (DVD, streaming from YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) for classroom screening may vary.

The deadline to request a filmmaker visit is Monday, April 1. Tickets for online and in-person screenings are limited, and requests will be evaluated on a rolling basis.