Chesapeake Film Festival

Chesapeake Film Festival 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!

09/02/2026

Entangled, directed by Katherine Hee-Yeon Tae, will be featured at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s Student Showcase! The program begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 10th. The film will be showcased in the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street, in Easton, Maryland!

Entangled is an experimental documentary that follows a teenage girl as she uncovers the physical thread connecting her everyday life to the ocean. The film tracks the trajectory of a red balloon as it moves from her hand in a party supply store to its eventual destination: the stomach of a sea turtle.

Tickets are available now! Click the link below to get yours.
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

08/31/2026

A Filmmaker’s Perspective on CFF 2026!

What makes the Chesapeake Film Festival special? Hear directly from Candice Spielman, filmmaker and member of the Chesapeake Film Festival Board of Directors, as she shares her perspective on what she’s looking forward to at this year’s festival!

From inspiring independent films to meaningful conversations and the incredible community that comes together around them, CFF 2026 is shaping up to be a season to remember.

Join us October 8–10 in Easton, Maryland for the 19th Season of the Chesapeake Film
Festival! Get your tickets and start planning your festival experience!

https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

08/29/2026

Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories, directed by Sarah Sampson, will be featured at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s Environmental Night! The program begins at 6:45 pm on Friday, October 9th. The film will be showcased in the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street, in Easton, Maryland!

Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories examines the waterways that shape and sustain the Bay’s landscapes and communities, from the perspective of those that live, work, and play in the watershed.

Early Bird VIP passes are available now! To get full access to the 2026 festival at a reduced cost, visit https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

08/27/2026

This is just a sample of the 47 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

Early Bird VIP passes and tickets to individual films are available now! Shop online now using the link below!
https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

08/26/2026

Wider than the Sky, directed by Valerio Jalongo, will be featured at the 19th Annual Chesapeake Film Festival! The film is our closing night feature at 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 10th. Don’t miss this film at the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street in Easton, Maryland!

A.I. is many things, all larger than life: an amazing opportunity, a huge risk, even a big lie. Valerio Jalongo's Wider Than the Sky explores AI's diverse paths, from corporate secrecy to a human-AI drone race.

Early Bird VIP passes are available now! To get full access to the 2026 festival at a reduced cost, visit https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

08/25/2026

This is just a sample of the 47 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!

Early Bird VIP passes are available now! To get full access to the 2026 festival at a reduced cost, visit https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

08/22/2026

Forever Home, directed by Allison Argo, will be featured at the 19th Annual Chesapeake Film Festival! The film will be shown in a documentary program at 2:15 pm on Friday, October 9th. Don’t miss this film at the beautiful Ebenezer Theater at 17 S Washington Street in Easton, Maryland!

Forever Home follows a young couple’s dream to provide the best possible life for rescued farm animals by rethinking the concept of “home.” At their refuge, they base their designs on the needs of the individual animals, replacing conventional barns with customized homes. This unique film is a celebration of life and creativity!

Early Bird VIP passes are available now! To get full access to the 2026 festival at a reduced cost, visit https://chesapeakefilmfest.ticketspice.com/chesapeake-film-festival-2026

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