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19th edition
Chesapeake Film Festival
Easton, United States
October 8-10, 2026
3 days
About Chesapeake Film Festival
The Chesapeake Film Festival is an annual celebration of independent cinema held in the historic Eastern Shore community of Easton, Maryland. Three days each October, features, documentaries, and shorts.
Festival details
Location
127 N. West Street, Easton, MD 21601 · Easton, United States
Scope
Regional
Focus
Independent · Documentary · Narrative · Shorts
Duration
3 days
Founded
2007
Awards
Best Feature
Top feature.
Best Documentary
Top documentary.
Best Short Film
Top short.
Audience Award
Audience-voted.
Special programs
Festival Screenings
Curated slate across Easton venues.
Harbor Lights Soiree
Signature benefit event.
Filmmaker Interviews
Q&As with filmmakers.
Trailers Showcase
Preview program.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-02-15
Accepted formats
Feature, Short, Documentary, Narrative
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Award-Winning Documentaries
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