Deaf Way Film Festival

Over four days (October 16-October 19, 2025), Gallaudet University will be hosting the Deaf Way Film Festival to spotlight and celebrate productions created by deaf* filmmakers and deaf professionals in the film industry. The festival will be open to the public, including those who do not know about deaf culture or use American Sign Language. More information about tickets will be forthcoming.

*The deaf community is defined as Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and hard of hearing.

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Filmmakers

Submissions are due June 1!  Please visit the filmfreeway site to submit your films!

Volunteers

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Sponsors 

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Travel

Gallaudet University is located in the Northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C., adjacent to the vibrant neighborhoods of NoMa and the Union Market District. The Union Market District serves as a culinary and cultural epicenter, offering a diverse array of artisanal foods, beverages, and unique shopping experiences. 

🛬 Airports

There are three major airports in the Washington, D.C. region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located just 15 minutes from downtown DC; Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD); and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

🚆 Train or 🚍 Bus Travel

Traveling by train or bus to and from DC is easy and often affordable.  

For trains, Amtrak has frequent daily departures from major cities throughout the Northeast, Southeast, and even Chicago.

For buses, choose between Greyhound and Megabus and get off at Union Station.

From Union Station, you can easily reach Gallaudet University via Metro or a short taxi/rideshare.

🚗 Driving and Parking

If you choose to drive, Gallaudet University offers limited parking options on campus.

Lodging

Washington, D.C. offers a wide range of lodging options, but if you’re looking to stay just steps from Gallaudet University, here are some top hotel picks that combine comfort, convenience, and easy access to the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.

• Kellogg Conference Hotel (on-campus hotel) 
• Marriott Courtyard
• Hyatt Place Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
• Hampton Inn Washington DC NoMa Union Station
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC NoMa Union Station
• Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
• The Morrow
• Hotel Nell
• CitizenM Washington DC NoMa