Manifest Network Short Film Showcase

An intimate evening of independent short films, filmmaker Q&A, and community in the DMV. Real stories. October 24. Manifest Network Short Film Showcase October 24, 2026 · Station 3510 · Mount Rainier, MD Manifest Network is a DMV-based film collective dedicated to building community through the art of short film — and this is where it starts. Our inaugural Short Film Showcase is an intimate evening of curated independent short film screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, and genuine community. 50 guests. Handpicked films. Real conversations about storytelling, craft, and what it takes to get a film made. This is not a multiplex. It is not a streaming queue. It is a room full of people who showed up because they care about independent film and the voices behind it. What to expect: • 6:00 PM — Doors open / networking reception • 7:00 PM — Film screenings begin • 9:00 PM — Post-screening networking Tickets: $25 general admission · Seating is limited to 50 guests Filmmakers: Submissions are still open through September 30, 2026. Submit at filmfreeway.com/ManifestNetworkShortFilmShowcase — $35 per film, includes one complimentary ticket to the showcase. Location: Station 3510 · 3510 Rhode Island Ave, Suite 100 · Mount Rainier, MD 20712 Manifest Network — Building community through the art of short film. manifestnetworkdmv.com · @ManifestNetworkDMV