Docs In Progress

09/03/2026

Community Stories Film Festival is now open for submissions!

Community Stories Film Festival is now accepting submissions for short and feature docs! Early deadline is Nov. 2nd and regular submission deadline is Nov. 23rd. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our film festival highlights local films from local DMV ...

08/31/2026

📹Make Your Documentary. Tell Your Story.

Do you have a story you’ve always wanted to tell? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to plan, shoot, and edit your own short documentary. Cameras, equipment, and Adobe Premiere Pro are provided.

5 Saturdays. One Film. Your Story.

📅 Dates: 5 Saturdays - Sept. 19 & 26, Oct. 3, 10 & 17
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Docs In Progress, Silver Spring, MD
🎟️ Secure Your Spot Now - Ticket Link in Bio!

🌟This workshop is led by Teaching Artist Michael Anthony.

08/27/2026

💰Your Documentary Needs Funding!

Grant writing may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Join our VIRTUAL workshop for a step by step guide through grant-writing best practices. Perfect for first-time grant seekers or filmmakers eager to turn their next application into a YES.

Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, Sept. 1st
⏰ Time: 7PM – 9PM
📍 Where: Virtual (Zoom Link provided one day before session)
👉 Secure Your Spot Now - Ticket Link in Bio!
🔥 Save 10% on registration! Use code DOCS10 at checkout. Discount ends this Friday.

🌟This workshop is led by Docs CEO Barbara Valentino.

08/24/2026

Join us for an exclusive screening of our latest Work In Progress film!

THE LUTHIER: The Ballad of Amnon Weinstein, directed by Jon Adelman and Justin Toops

📅 Date: Tuesday, Sept. 15th at 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Docs In Progress, Silver Spring, MD
🎬 Details: Preview a nearly finished documentary and share your feedback before the final cut. Directors Jon Adelman & Justin Toops in attendance.
🎟️ Ticket link in bio!

This lyrical documentary explores a master craftsman’s lifelong dedication to restoring violins, including the world-famous collection of Holocaust instruments known as the Violins of Hope. What began as a restoration project became Amnon Weinstein’s passion, his obsession, and ultimately his enduring legacy.

08/18/2026

🖼️Your documentary needs a visual language.

Discover how to write in images and create a narrative without relying on words at our hands-on Visual Storytelling workshop led by Docs Artistic Director Adele Schmidt.

📅 Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25th
⏰ Time: 7PM – 9PM
📍 Where: Docs In Progress, 8560 Second Ave. #113
👉 Secure Your Spot Now - Ticket Link in Bio!
🔥 Save 10% on registration! Use code DOCS10 at checkout. Discount ends this Friday.

08/14/2026

🎥 FILMMAKERS YARD SALE TOMORROW!

Grab some gear at budget-friendly prices!

🎬We’re clearing out all kinds of camera accessories and a whole assortment of mystery filmmaking treasures! Come check it out!

📍 WHERE: Docs In Progress, Silver Spring, MD
📅 WHEN: Sat. Aug. 15th from 10am - 1pm
📹 WHAT: Camera lenses, tripods, filters, and much more!

🔗Sign up and let us know you'll be there—event link in bio!

08/13/2026

📣Calling all Teaching Artists!

Are you a documentary filmmaker who has a passion for community education and professional development? 🎥

Docs is looking for Teaching Artists for our upcoming adult filmmaking programs!

🎬Lead hands-on workshops in production and post-production elements.

☝️Reach out now—email link in bio!

08/11/2026

🫵🏼Your documentary needs a budget.

Learn how to build one at our VIRTUAL workshop Tuesday, Aug. 18th!

You'll learn how to draft a budget tailored to your documentary and gain the knowledge to refine it for future production planning and fundraising.

Documentary Budgeting Bootcamp (Virtual)
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18th
⏰ Time: 6PM – 9PM
📍 Where: Virtual (Link provided one day before session)

👉 Secure Your Spot Now-Link in bio!

08/10/2026

🌟Paid Teaching Opportunity - Inspire the Next Generation of Filmmakers!

🎬We are looking for talented Teaching Artists to join our Village Reels intergenerational filmmaking program.

Lead a small group of high school students through the production of two short documentaries, teaching them basic camera, editing, and storytelling techniques. 🎞️

Opportunities available for both Fall and Spring semesters.

This is a great opportunity to build your teaching portfolio and inspire young creators in our community! 💫

☝️Reach out now—email link in bio!

07/31/2026

😎Thank you to our summer interns! You’ve done such an incredible job this summer and we’re having such a great time working with you! 🎉

This video was directed, produced, filmed, edited, and starring our wonderful interns! 🤩