OCTFME RECOGNIZES SALAMANDER WASHINGTON DC AS THE JUNE 2025 LOCATION OF THE MONTH

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. – The award-winning DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) is proud to recognize Salamander Washington DC as the June 2025 Location of the Month.

Distinction, elegance, and comfort await at Salamander, the newly transformed luxury hotel located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Just steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks and nestled along the vibrant Southwest Waterfront, the property serves as a cinematic gem blending historic charm with modern sophistication.

The hotel boasts 373 spacious guest rooms, including 51 reimagined suites, spa-inspired bathrooms, breathtaking views of the Potomac River and Jefferson Memorial, and refined dining experiences. Among the highlights is Dōgon, the signature Afro-Caribbean restaurant led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Kwame Onwuachi, paying homage to West African heritage and the legacy of D.C. surveyor Benjamin Banneker. At its core is the Salamander Spa, a dual-level wellness sanctuary designed to restore mind, body, and spirit.

With 36,000 square feet of flexible event space, sweeping marina views, and multiple film-friendly settings—including unique suites and an expansive lawn area—Salamander is an ideal location for productions seeking to capture the beauty, diversity, and sophistication of the District.

“From its luxurious design to its meaningful cultural connections, Salamander Washington DC captures the essence of what makes filming in the District so special,” said LaToya Foster, Director of the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment. “We are proud to honor a venue that not only elevates the city’s hospitality landscape, but also serves as a compelling, cinematic destination for storytellers and content creators.”

“We are honored that Salamander Washington DC has been nominated as the D.C. Film Office’s Location of the Month,” said Manuel Martinez, Managing Director. “As a reimagined destination in the heart of the nation’s capital, we are proud to provide a cinematic backdrop that blends historic significance with modern elegance—welcoming productions that share in our story of transformation and creativity.”

To explore the property’s DC Reel-Scout profile, click HERE. For more information, visit www.salamanderdc.com or connect on Instagram (@salamanderhoteldc) and Facebook (facebook.com/salamanderhoteldc). 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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