BALTIMORE — The New/Next Film Festival is back—and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. Now in its third year, the growing celebration of independent cinema continues to draw in diverse voices and audiences from Maryland, around the country and across the globe.
Filmmaker Jamyla Eunique Krempel has been attending since its inception and says each year has raised the bar.
“I love this festival,” Krempel shared. “I’ve been here every year since it started, and I am just always blown away by the programming—bold, creative, innovative films. This year is proof the word is spreading.”
And the numbers back her up.
“We have over 350 filmmakers traveling in from out of town this year,” said Emma Hannaway, Associate Film Producer for the festival. “That’s up by 100 from last year. We’ve got people coming from Baltimore, New York, L.A.—even Portugal.”
So what’s the secret to the festival’s rapid growth?
“We’re building a community here,” Hannaway explained. “We want this to be a space where people come in, talk about the movies they’re seeing, and meet new people.”
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