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Annapolis Film Festival Expands 2026 Shorts Lineup With 4 Themed Programs
The festival will feature over 70 short films across 4 themed programs during the 4-day event.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:06am
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The Annapolis Film Festival is putting a strong spotlight on short films in 2026 with 4 themed showcase programs featuring dramas, comedies, animation, documentaries, and experimental work from filmmakers around the world. The 4 programs, titled "Evolution", "Connection", "Transformation", and "A Matter of Life and Death", will screen at the Maryland Hall's Bowen Theater on March 27 and 28.
Why it matters
The festival's shorts programs have become some of the most talked-about events, offering audiences the chance to discover emerging filmmakers. By expanding the shorts lineup with 4 themed programs, the festival is aiming to further highlight short films and provide a platform for both new and established storytellers.
The details
The 4 shorts programs will feature over 70 films from the United States, Sweden, France, Bolivia, and other countries. The "Evolution" program focuses on characters facing turning points, "Connection" centers on how lives are changed through encounters, "Transformation" explores reinvention and identity, and "A Matter of Life and Death" takes a darker turn with films about mortality, spirituality, and survival.
- The 4 shorts programs will screen on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- The Annapolis Film Festival will take place over 4 days in late March 2026.
The players
Annapolis Film Festival
An annual film festival held in Annapolis, Maryland that showcases feature films, shorts, and documentaries from around the world.
Maryland Hall
A performing arts center in Annapolis, Maryland that will host the Annapolis Film Festival's shorts programs.
What’s next
The festival will continue to announce additional programming details, including the full lineup of short films, in the coming months leading up to the March 2026 event.
The takeaway
The Annapolis Film Festival's expanded shorts lineup with 4 themed programs demonstrates the festival's commitment to supporting and showcasing short-form storytelling from both emerging and established filmmakers. This provides audiences with a diverse and thought-provoking selection of short films to discover during the 4-day festival.
