Columbia Maryland Film Festival

09/19/2026

Thank you to Maria Eberhart and Technically.ly for the great article about the film festival and the Howard County Film Film Task Force. https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/columbia-film-festival-spotlights-maryland-movie-production/

The Columbia Film Festival highlights a growing push to nurture local talent, but filmmakers say stronger tax credits are needed to pull major productions in.

09/17/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our official 2026 Awards Ceremony Video is now live! It's a bit corny with some AI thrown in, but we get through multiple categories! You can watch the full program here:

👉 Watch the 2026 Awards Ceremony & Nominees Video for FREE https://watch.eventive.org/colmdfilmfest/play/6aac06a2346601df57fb9644
In our eyes, every single film selected for this year's festival is a winner.

To determine the nominees and award winners, initial judging scores and reviews across all categories were compiled to identify the top films that garnered extra attention.

Our Audience Choice Award was calculated directly from the top four (4) Eventive audience ballot scores.

09/13/2026

Here's the interview! Thank you once again to WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore for helping to share news about Columbia Maryland Film Festival. Our Closing Celebrations with 12 local Maryland Filmmaker Shorts are tonight Sept 15th with a small reception catered by Wegmans and a dynamic Filmmaker/Audience Q&A. More info: https://columbiamarylandfilmfestival.com/

09/12/2026

Thank you to WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore and host Janay Reece for an awesome interview about the Columbia Maryland Film Festival with Festival Exec Producer Robert Neal Marshall and filmmaker Walter Johnson, Jr. (Colors & Curves). www.ColumbiaMarylandFilmFestival.com Video will post once available. 🎬🌟

09/11/2026

Our film screened today at the Columbia Maryland Film Festival! After it showed, I was invited up to do a Q&A.

After the Q&A, I was approached by audience members... a few had tears in their eyes. My heart is full. ❤️

09/11/2026

Boomtown cast, crew & friends @ Columbia Maryland Film Festival!

We thank the CMD Film Fest Team for this opportunity, and it was an honor to represent with Spinsters for a "focus on Frederick."

09/09/2026

Today Sept 9th at Columbia Maryland Film Festival: Heartbeat Behind The Badge - Feature Documentary - Since 1997 approximately Every May law enforcement officers embark on a 300-mile bicycle journey in honor of the 2500 compatriots who have fallen while in service to their communities. PLUS a powefrul SHORTS series, then a Frederick Theme Double Feature: Spinsters & BOOMTOWN www.ColumbiaMarylandFilmFestival.com

09/09/2026

Another powerful evening with filmmakers producing films that make a difference in our lives and community. Emotional post-screening Q&A with (L to R) Robert Silverstein [Thoughts and Prayers], Javier Ordóñez [Sangre o No] , Dr Debbie Fadoju, MD
[Dear Baltimore], Susan Goldman [Black Printmakers of Washington, D.C.], Festival Exec Dir Robert Neal Marshall. Thank you for all you have done! www.ColumbiaMarylandFilmFestival.com

09/08/2026

Thank you to Mark Ruppert, Wyatt Unger and Erica Rowe for a dynamic conversation about The 48 Hour Film Project. Opening Night at The Collective Encore was a smash hit. Join us through Sept 13th for the Columbia Maryland Film Festival. 55+ films and more! Photo credit: Potomac24 www.ColumbiaMarylandFilmFestival.com