OCTFME Names Aaliyah Idrissa March 2026 Filmmaker of the Month

The District of Columbia’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) named Aaliyah Idrissa its March 2026 Filmmaker of the Month, the agency announced in a release. The recognition spotlights a local filmmaker and forms part of OCTFME’s ongoing effort to promote creative talent in the city.

OCTFME made the announcement on its official channels, identifying Idrissa as the honoree for March 2026. The release described the designation as part of the office’s regular programming that highlights creators working across film and media in the District. The agency directs residents and industry observers to its website and social platforms for profiles and updates on honorees.

About the recognition

The Filmmaker of the Month recognition is presented by OCTFME to elevate the work of District-based filmmakers and to connect those creators with local resources and audiences. In naming March’s honoree, the office pointed to Idrissa’s contributions to the District’s filmmaking community and included links to her profile and related programming on OCTFME’s pages.

OCTFME’s role in the local film ecosystem

OCTFME is the District agency responsible for promoting film, television, music and media production in the city. Its programs include artist spotlights, production support, and public information intended to make the city more accessible to creators. The office frequently uses monthly recognitions to raise visibility for individual artists and projects originating in the District.

Local filmmakers, producers, and cultural organizers use OCTFME announcements as a way to track emerging talent and collaboration opportunities within the city. For audiences, the office’s profiles provide a curated window into the people shaping DC’s screen and media culture.

OCTFME’s announcement about Idrissa is part of ongoing efforts to celebrate the District’s creative community and to link artists to official channels that can amplify their work.

Look for OCTFME to publish additional details and any related events or screenings on its website and social media in the coming weeks.

## Why it matters to DC This recognition highlights an individual working in the District’s film community and signals OCTFME’s continuing role in promoting local creators, which matters to DC’s cultural visibility and opportunities for area filmmakers. ## Key details - OCTFME named Aaliyah Idrissa its March 2026 Filmmaker of the Month. - The announcement came via an OCTFME press release and the agency’s public channels.

- The designation is part of OCTFME’s regular programming to spotlight District-based filmmakers. - OCTFME directs audiences to its website and social media for profiles and updates on honorees. ## What to watch Check OCTFME’s website and social channels for a profile of Idrissa and any announcements about screenings, programming, or upcoming honorees.