Party with DC Shorts
Celebrity Party
Thursday, September 9, 9:00pm – Midnight
Madame Tussaud’s
1001 F Street NW
Celebrate opening night among the stars! In addition to the amazing filmmakers from around the globe who descend on Washington — have a drink with the many effigies at Madame Tussauds!
Special Guest: Roger Ross Williams, director and producer of Music by Prudence, the 2010 Oscar© Winner for Best Short Documentary. (Get tickets to the screening and Q&A earlier in the evening)
Enjoy delicious nibbles from Matchbox and Cowgirl Creamery, while enjoying beverages from Stella Artois, Ketel One and Barefoot Wines.
You must be 21 to attend the Celebrity Party.
Tickets are available online for $10. Buy Now!
GRAND BASH
Friday, September 10, 9:00pm – midnight
U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Please join us for a Grand Gathering on the plaza of the US Navy Memorial. Dance the night away, get your t-shirt customized by our on-site t-shirt jockey — and meet filmmakers from around the globe!
Beverages courtesy of Stella Artois, Ketel One, Barefoot Wines and Honest Tea. Food courtesy of Whole Foods.
There is also a full night of live entertainment under the stars. Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop Artist Christylez Bacon will multi-task between various instruments such as the West African djembe drum, acoustic guitar, and the human beat-box (oral percussion), all while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics. Then hear the cool sounds of DC’s newest ska ban, The Thrilltones. Add in a couple of numbers by the forgotten 80′s band, Eva Brontosaurus, and celebrate with DC’s own Sideshow Girl: Mad Just Mab.
You must be 21 to attend the Grand Bash.
Tickets are available online for $10. Buy Now!
Filmmaker Retreat
Saturday, September 11, 9:00pm – 2:00am
Gibson Guitar
709 G Street NW
A private event for filmmakers and VIP pass holders. Relax under the stars on the roof deck, or chat among the largest collection of guitars in Washington.
Awards Brunch
Sunday, September 12, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Clyde’s of Gallery Place
707 7th Street NW
DC Shorts hosts a delicious brunch at Clyde’s of Gallery Place to honor all of the filmmakers, hand out the awards to the competition winners, and give filmmakers and All-Access VIP Pass Holders an opportunity to talk with filmmakers as the opening weekend concludes. The brunch is open only to filmmakers. Food and location generously provided by Clyde’s of Gallery Place.