Welcome NEA Panelists

It is our pleasure to submit a grant application to the NEA Grants for Arts Projects: Media Arts track in support of the 34th annual Virginia Film Festival to be held in October 2021. As described in our project narrative, the NEA’s funding would specifically support visiting guest artists’ stipends, travel, and accommodations as well as screening venue rental and associated costs. We describe the impact this funding will have on visiting guest artists’ involvement in the Festival and engagement with community members in our grant application. And below you will find a visual compilation of highlights and feedback that we hope will illuminate what makes our Festival and our guests’ experience so unique.

Thank you for your consideration,
Jody Kielbasa
Festival Director and Vice Provost for the Arts at UVA