Hosted by Columbia Festival of the Arts

Tickets – In-person & Online

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.

Originally presented LIVE to audiences, in 2020 Columbia Film Festival was forced to move to a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For 2021 we are excited to use the powerful EVENTIVE platform to present over 60 films online, as well as via Apple TV and Roku!

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.

There will be a socially-distanced, limited capacity VIP Opening Gala Party and Summer Solstice Celebration on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Merriweather Post Pavilion with a separate capacity controlled General Admission option available for those wishing to enjoy just the films. The Opening Gala Party will offer a VIP area, catered food & drink, a sneak peak of films from the Festival, followed by a full screening of the movie Uprooted and an intimate interview with the
filmmakers.