OCTFME RECOGNIZES DUPONT UNDERGROUND AS THE AUGUST 2025 LOCATION OF THE MONTH

Washington, D.C. – The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) is proud to name Dupont Underground as its August 2025 Location of the Month. Hidden beneath the bustling streets of Dupont Circle (19 Dupont Circle NW), this one-of-a-kind cultural venue transforms a former 1940s streetcar tunnel into a raw, flexible space for film, photography, and creative innovation. 

 

Stretching nearly a quarter mile and offering over 15,000 square feet of curved concrete walls, dramatic industrial textures, and total light control, Dupont Underground has become one of Washington, DC’s most atmospheric filming locations. From gritty music videos and fashion editorials to immersive projection mapping and large-scale set builds, the space offers unmatched creative freedom in the heart of the city. 

 

“Embodying the bold, inventive spirit of DC’s creative economy Dupont Underground is a one-of-a-kind venue. As we welcome more productions to the District, Dupont Underground gives filmmakers a cinematic canvas with the privacy, scale, and flexibility they need, right in the heart of the city,” said LaToya Foster, Director of OCTFME. 

 

“Dupont Underground is unlike any other location in Washington, DC — it’s raw, cinematic, and steeped in history. Being recognized by OCTFME as Location of the Month highlights the growing potential of nontraditional spaces to support creative industries.” - Ana Harvey, CEO

 

Upcoming at Dupont Underground is the Grand Reopening: September 5, 2025 along with the ALT-DC Exhibition: September 5 – October 5, 2025.  

 

To explore the property’s DC Reel-Scout profile, click HERE. For more about Dupont Underground, visit www.dupontunderground.org or follow Facebook @DupontUnderground | Instagram @DupontUnderground | X @DupontUndergrnd.  For more information Ana Harvey, CEO  [email protected] and Kate Mereand [email protected].  

 

To check-out other film-friendly locations in Washington, DC, visit the Location of the Month section at entertainment.dc.gov. 

 

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About LOCATION OF THE MONTH
The "Location of the Month" initiative is part of the agency's mission to market and support District locales as entertainment destinations, and media production locations. LOTM brings attention to the wide range of cinematically compelling locations available for events, and to film and television productions.               
                             
If you have a suggestion for a future OCTFME "Location of the Month," we would love to hear from you. If you own or manage a D.C. business, venue, or location to be considered as a "Location of the Month," please use this nomination form and tell us all about it.

About OCTFME
The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), an award-winning District of Columbia Government agency, leads the city’s extensive efforts to build and support a sustainable film, music, and entertainment creative economy and labor market.  Additionally, OCTFME serves as the city’s cable television service provider regulator and as the customer service hub for cable subscribers. 

OCTFME’s extensive portfolio includes:

• The District’s government cable access channels District Council Channel (D.C.C), the District of Columbia Network (D.C.N), and the District Knowledge Network (DKN)  
• D.C. Radio (96.3 HD4), OCTFME’s owned and operated digital radio station, in partnership with Howard University’s WHUR. 
• District of Columbia Entertainment Network (D.C.E), OCTFME’s 24-hour streaming platform available worldwide on ROKU, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV as well as iPhone and Android mobile devices (download the D.C.E Network App or at D.C.ENetwork.com).
• The handling of all of the District’s filmmaker production needs including permits, city services, and logistical support, job placement assistance, workforce development and the D.C. Film, Television, and Entertainment Rebate Fund (D.C. Rebate Fund).   
• Providing additional support to the creative community through the Creative Affairs Office (CAO) and Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents: 202Creates initiative. CAO showcases and preserves the District of Columbia’s rich creative communities throughout all 8 Wards.    

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