Overlea ArtsFest
Our Mission Statement:
To provide a supportive platform for new & emerging visual artists to grow and prosper through education, opportunities and an inclusive, evolving annual arts festival, and to unite families and community through enjoyment of the arts.
1st place winner in the Emerging-Professional category of the OAF/CCBC Film Festival - Roman Diaz,Como El Agua, by Onel Mulet from Brooklyn, NY. This revealing documentary takes an intimate look at a renowned Cuban master drummer and Jazz musician. Shot on location and accompanied throughout by the rhythmic pulse of Rumba, Jazz and New York City.
05/10/2026
It's almost time! Join us from 1:30 - 4:00 at CCBC Essex for the final film screening of the Overlea ArtsFest/CCBC Film Festival! Half the films are by local Baltimore area filmmakers... come cheer them on!
05/08/2026
Real talk: Over HALF the films submitted to our festival were rejected.
Not because the stories were bad.
Because of poor lighting. Bad audio. Weak editing. Thin scripts.
This Saturday at CCBC Essex, working pros fix that — FOR FREE.
✦ Lighting on a Shoestring — Embu Seitu + Serious Grip & Electric
✦ Cutting It Close — Neil Beller, Film Editor
✦ Making Sound Choices — Dave Vespoint, Audio Designer
✦ The Script Doctor — Gabe DiDomenico
Only 25 seats per session. Some are already almost gone.
🎟 Reserve free → tinyurl.com/OAF-CCBC-filmfest
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05/04/2026
Local legend Skizz Cyzyk is coming to the Overlea ArtsFest/CCBC Film Festival, to share stories of his journey with Experimental Filmmaking. Grab FREE tix at https://tinyurl.com/OAF-CCBC-DIY
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