# Event Details - **Event Name**: Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: We are GWU's first international home movie film festival! Join us for a night of authentic, artistic family films from around the world.About this Event2026 Not Another Home Movie Film FestivalWe are the future of storytelling. George Washington University's Not Another Home Movie Film Festival is hybrid, and is taking place on Feb. 20, 2026, from 6-9 pm at Jack Morton Auditorium, or online via Zoom. For those attending virtually, on-demand access to the featured films and festival highlights will be provided post-premiere. We want people to believe in the power of telling their own family and personal stories. We want them to get that story out of the attic. Why? When we tell our stories, we actualize and manifest our dreams. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e213c690-f859-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc333333-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMCheck-In & Seated YogaInfo: Check-in will begin at 5:30 pm, and will continue until 6:00 pm. A seated yoga warmup will take place between 5:45 pm and 6:00 pm.?: 06:10 PM - 06:20 PMKeynote Speaker: Akshay BhatiaInfo: Akshay Bhatia is a Georgia-born, Atlanta-based filmmaker who recently served as Francis Ford Coppola's personal assistant and directorial apprentice on Megalopolis, where he followed the project from pre-production all the way through post-production and premiere. During the shoot, he aided in directing and writing scenes for the film, and apprenticed under Roman Coppola, director of the second unit, working most frequently with him to help rehearse the many practical special effects in the film. Along with the active development of his debut feature TAM, Bhatia is on a festival tour of his latest short film titled The Preakness, starring Jeffrey Pierce of The Last Of Us fame, with music by electronic music legend Dan Deacon. The Preakness was nominated by the Georgia Film Critics Association for the 2024 Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema.?: 06:00 PM - 06:05 PMOpening CeremonyInfo: Our Opening Ceremony will be led by our founder, Hanan Daqqa, who is also the founder of DaQQa Productions and the creator of the Not Another Home Movie concept and course. She is an independent multimedia journalist in Northern Virginia with a background in science and filmmaking, and she teaches writing and storytelling at George Washington University. She is the author of two books, published overseas. Her stories have appeared in The Lily, the Washington Parent and the Fairfax County Times, among other publications.?: 06:05 PM - 06:10 PMStudent Poet: Preeti KulkarniInfo: Preeti Kulkarni is a senior at the George Washington University, studying International Affairs. She is the author of Flower Storms on the Riverbank, a poetry collection described as “a breath of fresh air” from “a voice so young and so wise.” She is also a D.C. Youth Poet Ambassador for Words, Beats, and Life, a D.C.-based nonprofit promoting hip-hop, poetry, and other art forms. She has performed at the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival and written op-eds for publications like Tangle News and the Baltimore Sun. Her work often explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and growth, deeply rooted in her Indian-American heritage.?: 06:20 PM - 07:35 PMScreening of Global Family FilmsInfo: A total of 16 artistic and original family films will be featured from around the world, including films created by George Washington University (GWU) students. Our global film selection has been curated by several experts in the film industry. The films will be introduced by two GWU students, who will serve as the film festival's emcees.?: 07:35 PM - 07:45 PMLive VotingInfo: Audience members will vote live on their favorite family film, to determine the recipient of the Audience Favorite Award!?: 07:45 PM - 08:15 PMFilmmaker Q&A SessionInfo: A Q&A session featuring various finalists will be held to learn more about their filmmaking process and their experience of making a Not Another Home Movie.?: 08:15 PM - 08:35 PMAwards CeremonyInfo: An Awards Ceremony will be led by our founder to reveal the recipients of this year's Not Another Home Movie Film Festival Awards! These include the Best Storytelling Award, New Art Form Award (sponsored by Francis Ford Coppola's All-Movie Hotel), Opportunity Award – U.S. (sponsored by The George Washington University Institute for Socioeconomic Opportunity), Opportunity Award – Global (sponsored by The George Washington University Institute for Socioeconomic Opportunity), and the Audience Favorite Award.?: 08:35 PM - 08:40 PMClosing Remarks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/not-another-home-movie-film-festival-2026-hybrid/100001981078571336 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, festivals, literary-art, health-wellness, storytelling, workshops, dance - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 18.92, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Jack Morton Auditorium - **lat**: 38.8997481 - **long**: -77.04640789999999 - **full address**: Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/88202c8bb71e60ba9cfc1f874cad85c710ef5e4992cb9f5f2fbadd4bc9393a7a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc333333-gmir.jpg?v=1769229185 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) being held? - **A:** Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid)? - **A:** Tickets for Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) are priced at USD 19 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (In-Person Screening)USD 19 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableGeneral Admission (Virtual Screening)USD 13 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableGWU Students (In-Person Screening)FreeAvailableGWU Students (Virtual Screening)FreeAvailableGWU Faculty/Staff (In-Person Screening)USD 17 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableGWU Faculty/Staff (Virtual Screening)USD 11 + USD 2 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid)? - **A:** Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) is organized by Hanan Daqqa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Not Another Home Movie Film Festival (2026 - Hybrid) 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 Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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