Maryland Film Festival
The Maryland Film Festival (MdFF) is an annual multi-day international film festival hosted by the Parkway Theatre in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District each May. The festival screens approximately 40 feature films and 100 short films of all varieties, and the audience members get opportunities to meet and mingle with the creative minds behind the movies.
This year the festival is moving to the fall, November 5-9, to allow college students to engage with the programming and debut their own films. Keep reading for more information regarding tickets, screenings and fun things to do in the neighborhood.
Tickets
Tickets for the 2025 MdFF are not on sale yet.
Movies & Screenings
Check back for this year’s screening schedule.
More things to do in Station North
An eclectic blend of storied institutions and up-and-coming studios, Station North earned designation as the city’s first official Arts & Entertainment District in 2002. Since then, it’s continued to cement itself as the center of Baltimore’s creative community, attracting local makers and entertainers with its proximity to the Maryland Institute College of Art, affordable housing and studio spaces, professional development, advocacy tools and more. Home to the landmark Penn Station, Station North is the perfect place to begin a weekend away in Baltimore.
Odds are you’ll need a couple cups of coffee to get you through a day of film screenings, and you can get your fix at Sophomore Coffee or Mobtown Ballroom and Cafe. When you need to give your eyes a break and stretch your legs, take a tour of the area’s art galleries, including Gallery CA, New Door Creative, ICA Baltimore, the Waller Gallery and Motor House. Be sure to head behind Motor House to check out the street art and snap some selfies in Graffiti Alley, a designated spot for local graphic artists to create freely. The art ranges from traditional graffiti to hyperrealistic murals, and new creations are always being added to the alley walls and floors.
After a long day of movie-watching, you may be tempted to call it a day and head back to your hotel, but trust us: Station North’s one-of-a-kind entertainment venues make it the place to be post sundown. Grab a drink and unwind for a bit at Charm City Meadworks‘ taproom or No Land Beyond, Baltimore’s first-ever board game bar, before getting ready to dance the night away at Mobtown Ballroom or Ottobar.
Make time to hit one of the district’s most Instagrammable areas, Graffiti Alley
Film Festival FAQs
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Can I take public transportation to the Maryland Film Festival?
Station North is easy to get to using Baltimore's public transportation system. The free Charm City Circulator's orange and purple routes can drop you off near the SNF Parkway Theatre, or you can take the CityLink Green, Silver, Red and Yellow lines. There are two LightRail stops within a 10-minute walk of the festival: the Mt. Royal/MICA stop and the North Avenue stop. -
Where can I park for the MdFF?
Typically, there is ample metered street parking along North Avenue as well as the surrounding St. Paul, Lovegrove and Morton streets. There is also a paid parking lot behind Graffiti Alley and a garage by Penn Station if you're up for a bit of a walk! Find more parking in Baltimore. -
Where can I stay near Station North?
- Motel 6 on West North Avenue
- Guesthouse by good neighbor on Falls Road
- Inn at the Colonnade, a DoubleTree by Hilton
- The Study at Johns Hopkins
There are several hotels in North Baltimore within a short drive of the theater: -
Do you have any discounts or special deals for me?
Yes! You can save money at Baltimore’s top attractions, award-winning restaurants and luxurious hotels using our special discounts and exclusive passes, available here. -
I'd like to film my next project in Baltimore. How do I learn more?
For information on procedures and permits for film production, please contact the Baltimore Film Office.
