OCTFME Filmmaker of the Month (FOTM) Nomination Form

If you would like to nominate a District of Columbia filmmaker to be considered as OCTFME's Filmmaker of the Month (FOTM), please complete this form.


See past OCTFME Filmmakers of the Month here: https://entertainment.dc.gov/page/filmmaker-month


Nominees Must Be a District of Columbia Native or Resident

In order to be qualify as a OCTFME Filmmaker of the Month candidate, the nominee must be at least one of the following: (1) a current District of Columbia resident; (2) born or raised in the District of Columbia; or (3) must be a principal employee at District of Columbia registered media-related business, non-profit or educational institution.


Filmmaker Information

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Though many media professionals wear more than one hat and have various professional skill set credits, please select the main media skill sets/credits the nominee is recognized for. Check all that apply.

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Please check the main filmmaking genres the nominee is associated with. Check all that apply.

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If "yes", please indicate the Ward within the District of Columbia the nominee lives in below (if you know):

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Program Residency/Work/Born in DC Qualification

The program is restricted to current DC Residents, those working or teaching professionally DC, or those that were born and raised in DC, but may now currently live elsewhere.

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If the nominee is not a current DC resident, does not work in the District, but was born in the District, please describe below where the nominee was born and in what neighborhood they grew up (if known).

If the nominee is affiliated with a DC-based media company, nonprofit, educational institution, or other organization, please indicate below.

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If, "yes", list the name, address, phone number and web address of that organization (if you know). List "independent" if candidate is an independent contractor./media professional:

Please indicate the Ward within the District of Columbia of the media business or nonprofit where the nominee works below (if you know):

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Please let us know why you think this nominee would make a great Filmmaker of the Month candidate. Please include information about filmmaking career, awards/honors, union or media professional membership, film/TV/online distribution credits, etc.

Tell us about any recent or upcoming career milestones for the nominee. This could include recent awards, peer recognition, new/upcoming project premieres, film festival appearances, traditional or online distribution launches, etc. Please include dates of recent or upcoming milestones, website links, or other relevant informational info.

Please list any social media handles for the nominee you may be aware of (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Enter your name so our research team can contact you for more information about the nominee. (optional)

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Please upload any information (professional bio, head shot, press/internet articles, upcoming screening notices, etc.) that might provide our review team more information about the nominee.

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