100 Subs

Ayaan brings his Grandfather's dream of being an actor come true and Grandfather gets a 100 fans!

My Loving Dad

A daughter thanks her dad for being such a great stay-at-home dad.

My Wonderful Dad

A son remembers good times with his dad, including talks they've had while playing catch.

The Sockening

When a little girl wears her socks, day after day, they mysteriously come to life and killer instincts take over.

Elementary Student Films

A Trace

My Dog's Leg

My Dog’s Leg sees a father creating a fantasy story to explain to his daughter how their dog lost her leg.

College/University Student Films

Baked with Love

A loving father bakes cookies for the first time with his young daughter.

DadTalks

David, a foster dad, describes the effects of unmet expectations on children in the foster care system.

Dark Hearts

A film of two parents who have found themselves frustrated while doing the one thing that means the most to them: being parents.

Fits Just Right

This music video celebrates the importance of being a grandparent and describes the many different granddaddying roles.

From Now On

A father records a video message for his daughter with a promise for the future.

How to Make a Film about My Son, Jack

A short documentary that explores the pain and joy of being a working parent.

Juni Sings "Hello, Goodbye"

Mr. Jeff, the children's musician's 2 and a half year old daughter sings "Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles while dancing and laughing

Loud in the Library

Music video for Mr. Jeff's song "Loud In the Library" Co-Directed and co-starring his son Silas (age 7 and a half.) Filmed in a REAL library!

Slides and Climbs

A dad's open letter to his young daughter.

Tess Is Not Alone

When Tess was diagnosed with a rare mutation in her USP7 gene, her parents thought she was the only one in the world.

Dad-created Films

Black Fatherhood: Trials & Tribulations, Testimony & Triumph

In this documentary, fathers step up to prove that the image of Black Fatherhood is false.

DADication

This documentary features fathers who appeared in PSAs for the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Dad Bod

A short documentary about exercise, mental health, and second chances.

DaddyHood Adventure

Two dads and two toddlers take on a 150k adventure.

Dalgona

Young girl honors her dead father with a treat she used to make with him.

Dear Black Dad

This short film invites you into an intimate letter written by a son to his father.

Menkes Disease: Finding Help & Hope

A documentary provides context across the globe showing that there is life after this terrible diagnosis.

Mushroom's Quest

Oltha, a determined and compassionate woman, embarks on a heartfelt journey across continents to discover her roots.

My Space Exploration with Dad

A dad and his son go on a space exploration adventure to visit their favorite planets.

Sourahil

Alireza's mother has died and his father must tell him.

Spell of Reflection

A disillusioned student joins a case study that retrieves forgotten memories and discovers unanswered questions from his childhood.

Superheroes

Anonymous heroes may be closer than we think, and in this fun movie, they are revealed.

You Are Me

An estranged father and son reunite to have a candid conversation in Damon Anthony’s directorial debut.

Short Films

Burst the Silence

The true story of an aging father, haunted by a secret, and his son as they reconcile the past.

Following Albert

Certainties and unknowns intertwine in a story about paternal grandfather who died in deportation.

Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom

Emilio's parents learn from other families who have fought against the injustices built into the educational system while they continue their own battle for their son's future.

Nothing To Do

Nothing To Do is a story about family bonds that never die.

One Second at a Time

A documentary about addiction and recovery, told through the story of Christine Ortoll, who lost a 10-year battle with mental illness and substance use disorder via overdose.

Papi Ramirez vs Giant Scorpions

A campy, modern update of 50-60s B-cinema with real heart. It stars an Afro-Latino, soon-to-be-dad fighting for his life against flesh-eating giant scorpions.

Two Lives in Pittsburgh

Confronted by his mother’s illness and his child’s exploration of gender, a traditional blue-collar guy is torn between who he has always been and who his child needs him to be.

Feature Films (60 minutes+)

Dad's Kitchen

When a teenager loses his father, he struggles to overcome immense grief.

Thank You, Moddy

A daughter thanks dad all the support he has given her.

High School Student Films

Hope For The Holidays

This documentary follows the mission of two men devoted to bringing hope to families and individuals in all 50 US states who are facing difficult circumstances.

Dad-Figure/Men Caring Films

Music Videos/Musical Films

What We Find on the Road

On TJ's 18th birthday, a stranger delivers him a key from his father.

Feature Films (60+ minutes)

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D3F is the only international film festival focused on the importance of daddying – in its presence and absence – encouraging dads/father figures and students to create and submit short films.

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