The Film Festival was founded in 2017, and is a production of the nonprofit Art League of Ocean City, whose youth and outreach programs benefit from the festival. This annual event attracts international, national, and regional artists working in film. In 2025, the festival screened 100 independent films, both short and feature length, and offered socializing with the filmmakers. The four day festival creates community engagement for film lovers and networking opportunities for filmmakers of all levels, and it’s the best excuse to visit the beach in March with special discounted rates on oceanfront rooms!

Headlining the festival is comedy icon Patton Oswald, performing live at the Performing Arts Center on Thursday March 5 at 7pm. 

Various passes are available and films are shown all over Ocean City!