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The 31st Annual Virginia Film Festival | November 1-4, 2018

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Films of 2018

This year's program will feature the most highly anticipated titles in the film world while also showing off the talents of rising stars in the industry. We offer a carefully-curated selection of transformational classics, fascinating documentaries, outstanding foreign films, thought-provoking discussions, and much more.

If Beale Street Could Talk

In the film adaptation of the James Baldwin novel, Academy […]

At Eternity’s Gate

The renowned painter, Vincent van Gogh (Willem Dafoe), spends his […]

The Front Runner

Gary Hart, the charming U.S Senator from Colorado, was considered […]

The Other Side of the Wind

Nearly half a century after production commenced on renowned director […]

A Tribute to Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz is best known for his work with filmmaker […]

Roma

As a maid caring for four school-aged children in the […]

Free Solo

Free-solo climber Alex Honnold is determined to achieve his lifelong […]

The Defiant Ones

This four-part HBO documentary series follows the partnership of Jimmy […]

Green Book

When Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian […]

MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A.

Drawn from a cache of personal video recordings from the […]

The Favourite

In early 18th century Britain, Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) gout […]

Charlottesville

This documentary revisits the tragic events of August 11 and […]

Widows

In present day Chicago, Veronica finds herself newly widowed. In […]

A Tribute to Orson Welles
The Other Side of the Wind
They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead
The Eyes of Orson Welles
F for Fake

LGBTQIA+ Focus
Rafiki
Jason and Shirley
El Angel
Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion & Disco

Race in America
If Beale Street Could Talk
Another Slave Narrative
The Defiant Ones
Black in Blue

Spotlight Screenings
Ben is Back
The Biggest Little Farm
MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A.
If Beale Street Could Talk
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The VAFF Experience

The Virginia Film Festival is about far more than what happens on our screens. The power of the movies to entertain, enlighten, inspire, and challenge us provides a jumping off point for important discourse that is informed by and enriches the community here and beyond. Join the conversation!

Over 150 Films. Four Days. From the hottest titles of the season to exciting new discoveries and treasured classics, the VAFF program features hot tickets, hard choices, and a festival experience to remember!

Film

The films…the discussions…the parties! Join Festival guests and fellow film lovers to celebrate festival weekend in style at our fun and elegant Opening Night Gala and fun-filled Wrap Party.

Galas & Parties

Each year the VAFF welcomes a fascinating collection of guests ranging from high-profile film industry leaders to rising stars, up-and-coming directors, and cultural experts from the UVA community and beyond.

Special Guests

Family-friendly feature films, interactive arts workshops, a musical instrument petting zoo, Hollywood red carpet walk, premiers of youth films, and healthy food samplings are part of this exciting theater and street fair event on Saturday of the Festival weekend. All films and activities are free to our attendees!

Family Day

We are looking for volunteers for our 2018 Festival. We have openings for House Managers, Ushers, Drivers, Family Day Guides, and Special Event Staff.

Volunteer

The Festival Scholars Program provides a 6-day immersive, educational, and networking experience for UVA students around the themes of filmmaking, film industry, and film criticism.

Festival Scholars

Get Started

Are you ready to fest with the VAFF? Start by browsing our film guide and selecting your personalized program of films, parties, and panel discussions. Then check out our insider tips on the best hotels, restaurants, and Charlottesville attractions to catch while you're here. And we've got you covered when it comes to how to get to our venues and where to park. Join your fellow film lovers and start planning your Festival today!

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