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The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival | October 23-27, 2019

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Films of 2019

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.

Just Mercy

Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer in Monroeville, Alabama, has dedicated […]

Harriet

Based on the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, this film […]

The Two Popes

One of the most shocking twists in modern Catholic Church […]

Western Stars

This music-fueled documentary offers audiences the opportunity to see Bruce […]

The Report

Daniel J. Jones, a Senate staffer, is assigned the harrowing […]

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

In eighteenth century France, the elusive Héloïse has rejected her […]

Waves

Waves centers around the Williams, an upper middle class African-American […]

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead with Ethan Hawke

Needing some quick cash, brothers Andy and Hank set up […]

Marriage Story

Charlie and Nicole’s already strained marriage is further tested when […]

The Inn at Little Washington: A Delicious New Documentary

Dubbed “The Pope of American Cuisine,” Chef Patrick O’Connell is […]

Pain and Glory

Renowned director Salvador Mallo is facing the decline of his […]

Indigeneity in Mexico
The Sower
Nichimal Son (Blooming Music)
Coapan En Espera
Artemio

LGBTQIA+ Focus
Queer Love on Screen
Rafiki
Short Films: Looking at Ourselves, Looking at Others
You Don’t Nomi

Race in America
Burning Cane
Clemency
Pahokee
Always in Season

Special Guests
Breaking Away
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead with Ethan Hawke
Rafiki
The Client

Spotlight Screenings
The Report
Waves
Marriage Story
The Two Popes
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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. Five 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 2019 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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