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Stories. Voices. Action. The 19th Annual Chesapeake Film Festival is running from Oct. 8 to Oct 10. in Easton, Maryland!

The Chesapeake Film Festival thanks all who participated in our screenings, panels, workshops and special events! Let us know what films and events struck you. Volunteer, support us and stay tuned for special events and film news!

10/27/2026

That's a wrap on the 19th annual Chesapeake Film Festival! This year featured our strongest line-up of films so far! Thank you so much to all our filmmakers for supporting our festival!

As part of our initiative to recognize excellent filmmaking and spotlight emerging voices, the Chesapeake Film Festival is proud to announce that the following films and their teams have won awards. The awards committee was very meticulous, and after considerate deliberation, they're pleased to recognize the following films with festival awards:

Loving John, Directed by Robert Rooy -- Best Documentary Feature
Frozen Frames: Murphy's Yellowstone, Directed by Allison Argo -- Best Environmental Short
Bola, Directed by Ryan Nichols -- Best International Feature
The Heir, Directed by Tia Smith -- Best Narrative Short
Show Business, Directed by Alexander Tovaer -- Best Comedy Feature
Gallina, Directed by Fernando Reinaldos -- Best International Short
The Silent Retreat, Directed by Mason Mirabile -- Best Student Film
Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories, Directed by Sarah Sampson -- Best Spotlight on Maryland Film
Dream Touch Believe, Directed by Jenna Naranjo Winters -- Jury Prize
Loving John, Directed by Robert Rooy -- Audience Award

Honorable Mentions:
Nio Ko Bokk (This Belongs to All of Us), Directed by David Clancy
Forever Home, Directed by Allison Argo
The Petal Pusher, Directed by David Abel
The Right Whale, Directed by Nick and Cheryl Dean
The Muse, Directed by Wanda Nolan

Thank you again to our wonderful festival filmmakers! Our patrons fell in love with this year's films. It's the greatest pleasure to share such excellent stories through our festival!

10/07/2026

Tickets are on sale now! For Vip Passes, Student Passes, Day Passes, and Individual Film Tickets, shop online using the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

The long wait is over! The 19th Annual Chesapeake Film Festival officially kicks off TOMORROW! Join us Thursday, October 8 at the Ebenezer Theater in Easton, Maryland. Our brilliant opening film begins at 5:00 pm. Don’t miss out on Dream, Touch, Believe’s Maryland Premiere, a Q/A with the film’s director and star, and the VIP reception immediately following at 7:15 pm.

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

10/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now! For Vip Passes, Student Passes, Day Passes, and Individual Film Tickets, shop online using the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

Ring of Kibo will be featured at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s Family Film Block! The program begins at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 10th. The film will be showcased in the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street, in Easton, Maryland!

Two intrepid adventurers, Professor Justin Ashcroft and Kevin Dandrige, journey through time with the help of a mystical ring in search of a long-lost treasure. Alongside teen sleuths Jackie and Tiffany, they race to uncover an international mystery—while being pursued by the cunning Gideon Proffit and his alluring partner Pilar. Ancient secrets, global peril, and thrilling twists await as they hunt for the all-powerful Ring of Kibo.

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

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10/05/2026

The Chesapeake Film Festival is more than just films– it’s an experience like no other! As you enter, you’ll be greeted by our fantastic volunteers! You’ll meet our enthusiastic staff and our distinguished festival board members. Filmmakers are coming from far and wide to discuss their films and connect with the Easton community. All that’s missing is YOU!

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

10/03/2026

Tickets are on sale now! For Vip Passes, Student Passes, Day Passes, and Individual Film Tickets, shop online using the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

The Perfect Stranger will be featured at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s “Stories With Big Heart” Block! The program begins at 12 pm on Friday, October 9. The film will be showcased at the Talbot County Free Library at 100 W Dover Street in Easton, Maryland!

In The Perfect Stranger, A woman's journey through loss and interaction with grief counselors in search of the perfect stranger.

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

10/01/2026

Here are a few snapshots from the incredible films at the 19th annual Chesapeake Film Festival! We’ll be showing documentaries, comedies, dramas, and environmental films all throughout October 8, 9, and 10. Make sure you catch films at all three of our venues: The Ebenezer Theater, The Academy Art Museum, and the Talbot County Free Library all in beautiful Easton, Maryland!

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

09/30/2026

Tickets are on sale now! For Vip Passes, Student Passes, Day Passes, and Individual Film Tickets, shop online using the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

Big Stars John O’Hurley and Toni Redman tell us all about their new film, Ring of Kibo! Ring of Kibo will be featured at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s Family Film Block! The program begins at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 10th. The film will be showcased in the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street, in Easton, Maryland!

Two intrepid adventurers, Professor Justin Ashcroft and Kevin Dandrige, journey through time with the help of a mystical ring in search of a long-lost treasure. Alongside teen sleuths Jackie and Tiffany, they race to uncover an international mystery—while being pursued by the cunning Gideon Proffit and his alluring partner Pilar. Ancient secrets, global peril, and thrilling twists await as they hunt for the all-powerful Ring of Kibo.

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

09/28/2026

Tickets are on sale now! For Vip Passes, Student Passes, Day Passes, and Individual Film Tickets, shop online using the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

The River’s Gift will be featured at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s “Land, Sea, and Sky” Block! The program begins at 12 pm on Friday, October 9. The film will be showcased in the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street, in Easton, Maryland!

The Tallapoosa River brings a community of veterans together to find peace, connection and of course, red eye bass. Wind through Alabama’s pines, meet Rowell and his friends, and cast a line or two with them while hearing about their healing connection to this community and this special place.

The festival’s full line-up is here! To see information on all our films, showtimes, venue addresses, and Q&A panel information, use the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFF-2026-Schedule-of-Events-Master-08.10.26.pdf

Address

Easton, MD
21601

Telephone

+14108223500

Website

https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/, https://filmfreeway.com/chesapeakefilmfestival

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