Columbia Maryland Film Festival

September 7-13, 2026 The Columbia Maryland Film Festival introduces Howard County and Maryland audiences to the very best in world, national, and local cinema, and is dedicated to inspiring and reflecting the diverse community it serves. This season we have over 55+ fantastic films with dynamic variety.

The Columbia Maryland Film Festival is growing into a more dynamic regional event — expanding beyond screenings to include filmmaker conversations, workshops, special events, and community experiences throughout festival week.

Our 2026 season is designed to create greater value for filmmakers, audiences, and sponsors alike.

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Date and Time

Monday Sep 7, 2026 Sunday Sep 13, 2026

The Festival Runs ONLINE from 10AM Monday Sept 7th 2026 through Sunday Sept 13th at 11:45PM.
There are multiple LIVE IN-PERSON Screenings and Special Events at Columbia venues which can be viewed in full detail at: https://colmdfilmfest.eventive.org/schedule
Overview

Monday, September 7th

6:00 PM - Opening Night! Best of the 48 Hour Film Project & Mark Ruppert

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Tuesday, September 8th

2:00 PM - Feature & Short: Director's Commentary & The Art of Being Different

4:00 PM - Short Films Cinema Package I

6:00 PM - Regional Maryland Vision Short Films

Wednesday, September 9th

2:00 PM - Feature & Short: Heartbeat Behind the Badge & Be the Explorer

3:45 PM -Short Films Cinema Package II

5:15 PM - Frederick Theme Double Feature: Spinsters & BOOMTOWN

Thursday, September 10th

2:00 PM - Feature & Short: The Witchdoctor and the Windmill & State Champions

4:00 PM - Short Films Cinema Package III

6:00 PM - Australian Feature: The Song of Colour

Friday, September 11th

6:00 PM - Creativity Double Feature & Audience Q&A : Colors & Curves and Masterpiece

Saturday, September 12th

2:00 PM - Feature & 2 Animated Shorts: Not In Service & A Game of Chance/Something Greater Than You

4:00 PM - Short Films Cinema Package IV

Short

Sunday, September 13th

5:30 PM - Maryland Shorts & 2026 Festival Closing Night Celebration

Location

The Columbia Maryland film Festival celebrates multiple events and screenings at three great venues in Columbia:

The Collective ENCORE - 10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

The Maryland Innovation Center - 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21046

The Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center - 5020 Campus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Fees/Admission

We offer both LIVE IN PERSON EVENTS and SCREENINGS PLUS a VIRTUAL ONLINE OPTION TO WATCH FILMS - Watch over 55+ Films available on your own personal device, television, or computer.

Individual tickets: $12 for Shorts, $20 for Features OR you can purchase a discounted All Festival Pass with access to ALL Films AND LIVE Events for only $75. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Website

https://columbiamarylandfilmfestival.com/

Contact Information

Robert Neal Marshall, Executive Director | Brian Patella Co-Producer
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