New/Next Film Fest
at The Charles Theatre

The 2026 New/Next Film Festival, presented by Baltimore Public Media, will return to The Charles Theatre Oct. 1-4, 2026, and just launched its call for entries.

The festival, which brought more than 150 films and 300 filmmakers to Baltimore’s historic Charles Theatre last weekend, will continue its mission of presenting cutting edge cinema from Baltimore and beyond, according to Baltimore Public Media President and General Manager Craig Swagler.

World and U.S. Premieres, Secret Screening Among 30+ Features and 100+ Short Films