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Deaf Way Film Festival

Gallaudet University proudly presents the Deaf Way Film Festival, a four-day celebration spotlighting the creativity, power, and stories of deaf* filmmakers and professionals in the film industry. October 16th-19th, 2025 Mark your calendars for film screenings, engaging panels, art exhibitions, and networking events that center Deaf stories. The festival will be open to the public, including those who do not know about deaf culture or use American Sign Language. *The deaf community is defined as Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and hard of hearing.
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