Press Play Chesapeake Bay

Press Play Chesapeake Bay brings DMV filmmakers, journalists, students, partners and creators to Knight Hall, 7765 Alumni Drive, Maryland 20742, United States, for a community-driven fundraiser on September 19–20, 2025. Friday, 6:30–9:00 PM, features a welcome, happy hour, local shorts and panel; Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, includes coffee or tea, community breakouts, expert panels, catered lunch, a collaborative share-out and optional drinks at a local spot, with conversations spanning fundraising, distribution, AI, branding, digital nonfiction and creative careers. Part of the innovation- and video-focused national Press Play tour, it is powered by Knight Foundation, co-hosted by Philip Merrill College of Journalism and supported by Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund, Sony, Rode Microphones, WETA, Maryland Public Television, Evident, Docs in Progress and Double Exposure Festival; ticket-cost assistance: press.play@videoconsortium.org; VC Gold members can sign in and RSVP free, or join Gold f

Hosted with: Psychedelic Writers Guild