Columbia Film Festival: 

Founded in 2016, the Columbia Film Festival aims to introduce Howard County audiences to the best in world, national, and local cinema, and is dedicated to inspiring and reflecting the diverse community it serves.

Now beginning it’s 5th Season, The Columbia Film Festival presents films from all genres, including features, shorts, documentaries, world cinema, special themes, Maryland based films, as well as works by student filmmakers.

WATCH 2023 FILM FESTIVAL TRAILER

How to Experience the Columbia Film Festival

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Choose from a selection of films with unlimited online virtual access June 20 through 24, 2023. We also have a special 5th Anniversary celebration & reception in person at the Horowitz Center starting at 6PM followed by a live screening in Monteabaro Hall of selected Maryland Short films with an onstage filmmaker & cast Q&A on Jun 24th. Your All Festival Pass includes this exclusive live event (registration required as seating is limited!)

PURCHASE

Choose between purchasing tickets for individual films OR choose a discounted All Film Festival Access Pass option that allows you to experience the ENTIRE 5-Day FILM FESTIVAL at a significant savings.

ONLINE FILM FAQ

Access FAQs and run a video test to check your device compatibility before watching virtual films.

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