#  HDS Film Festival 

 



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## About

Founded in 2017, the HDS Film Fest is an annual student-led festival that explores the intersectionality of film and faith. We believe that films and filmmaking are important tools for advancing academic scholarship. Read our full [Mission](/vision-mission) statement.

[Meet the folks](/team) behind the festival here or [contact](/contact) us.

Check out our [press coverage](/press "Press").



 

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## Film Fest

The 2026 HDS FIlm Fest will take place during the Spring semester in Swartz Hall, Room 117 (Cader Room).



 

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## Submit

Festival Submissions will open in the fall of 2025.

Read how to [submit](/submit "Submit").



 

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## FAQ

**Who is eligible and what is the cost of entry?**   
Current HDS students, faculty, and staff. There is no cost to enter!

**What is the film submission deadline?**   
Festival Submission deadline TBA

Read more answers to [frequently asked questions](/frequently-asked-questions "FAQ").



 

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## Archives

The 2018, 2019, and 2020 film festivals were in-person. Showings typically took place at the CSWR Common Room and the Braun Room of Swartz Hall.

The 2021 festival moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival returned to campus in 2023.

Read about the [2025](https://hdsfilmfest.hsites.harvard.edu/schedule), [2024](/archives-2024 "Archives 2024"), [2023](/archives-2023), [2021](/archives-2021), [2020](/archives-2020), [2019](/archives-2019), and [2018](/archives-2018) festivals.