# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The annual 72 Film Fest returns to the Weinberg Center for Year 21, and the pressure is still the same: teams of filmmakers have just 72 Hours to write, shoot, and edit a complete short film from scratch. The theme and criteria (details of what must be included or avoided) are not revealed until the Launch Party.

Creativity meets a ticking clock and the results are always impressive, hilarious, moving, and completely unpredictable.

All entries premiere Friday night at the Weinberg Center. Then, finalists and award winners return for the big Saturday Night Main Event followed by the award ceremony.

From first-time filmmakers and students to seasoned pros, come out and cheer on your favorites. Give some love to the incredibly talented folks right here in Frederick, and beyond!

Wondering about this year’s theme?…We’ll say one thing: 21.

Learn more about 72 Film Fest by visiting their official website.

This show is part of the Weinberg Center’s Special Film Events, celebrating filmmaking and on-screen storytelling. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop for a memorable film experience.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frederick/special-film-event-72-film-fest-2026-saturday/200030676624216
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, parties, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Frederick
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701
- **lat**: 39.41343
- **long**: -77.41171
- **full address**: 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY) being held?
  - **A:** SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY) takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY)?
  - **A:** SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY) is organized by Weinberg Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Weinberg Center for the Arts's events?
  - **A:** Weinberg Center for the Arts has 107+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Weinberg Center for the Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Frederick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SPECIAL FILM EVENT: 72 Film Fest 2026 (SATURDAY) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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