# Event Details - **Event Name**: NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to the NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff!About this EventDear DC Marathi Community,Each of us has a story we’ve always wanted to tell — a dream we once carried but had to set aside as life took its course.Many of us grew up wanting to become cricketers, actors, singers, writers, or serve in the armed forces. Instead, we pursued stable careers as engineers, doctors, accountants, and more. But those dreams never really disappeared. Now is the time to revisit them.The NAFA DC Chapter has revamped its roadmap to unlock the creative potential of Marathi talent in the DMV area. We’re creating an inclusive, supportive space where everyone gets an equal opportunity to learn, create, and contribute to filmmaking — no prior experience required.Whether you want to write, act, direct, shoot, edit, design, or compose — this is your chance to turn passion into practice.• *Aspiring Writers:* We won’t just teach theory — you’ll develop and workshop your own stories for actual film projects. Every story matters. We’ll help you tell yours better.• *Aspiring Actors:* Receive acting training and real opportunities to perform in films we produce.• *Aspiring Directors:* Get hands-on training and the chance to direct your own short film.• *And more*: Cinematography, editing, production design, music, sound, costume & makeup — all roles are open.We believe talent is everywhere. What matters is giving it a platform and the right guidance.In this FREE session, Nitin Adsul (NAFA DC Chapter Lead and director of Marathi film PARTU) will share the full roadmap, process, and storytelling insights from his award-winning journey.This is the beginning of something special for our community. Come with your passion — leave with a path forward.Join us in DC to kick off an epic filmmaking journey with NAFA – lights, camera, action! We look forward to seeing you there!Best regards,DC NAFA Chapter https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f6e25d60-95b7-11f1-9088-3daa438dfcca-rimg-w1200-h649-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chantilly/nafa-dc-filmmaking-kickoff/100001996185567769 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, entertainment, theatre, literary-art, music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Chantilly Regional Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chantilly - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chantilly Regional Library - **lat**: 38.8826119 - **long**: -77.4082122 - **full address**: Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=NAFA-DC+Filmmaking+Kickoff&date=Sat%2C+29+Aug%2C+2026+at+10%3A00+am&bg=5 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff being held? - **A:** NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff? - **A:** NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff is organized by NAFA Washington DC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NAFA-DC Filmmaking Kickoff is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chantilly, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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