The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces the 2026 Bethesda Film Fest. Five short documentary films have been selected by the esteemed panel of judges. The screenings will be held at 7pm on Friday, April 10th; and 7pm on Saturday, April 11th. All films are shown at both screenings and are followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

The 2026 films are A Score in Absence, by Max Rykov; Bay to Baltimore by Camila De Ilhéus & Samantha Mitchell; Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression by Jon Gann; Kil & the Kids by Ethan Baker; and The Danger of Disclosure by Carolyn McCulley.