Media Coverage

Silhouette of a man in a suit against a twilight sky, evoking the mood of "Demba.

Virginia Film Festival Review: The Magic & Loss of ‘Demba’

Jharrel Jerome in 'Unstoppable' gets coaching from his wrestling coach.

Virginia Film Festival Review: Jharrel Jerome Shines in the Uplifting Sports Drama ‘Unstoppable’

Paramount Theater at night, Virginia Film Festival October 30 - November 3, 2024.

37th Annual Virginia Film Festival Comes to a Close

Panel discussion at a film festival about Jan. 6 documentary.

Film Festival Documentary Captures Officers’ Struggle After Jan. 6 Riots

Virginia Film Festival marquee, October 25-29.

More names added to Virginia Film Festival guest list

Two women in an intimate scene. One looks in a mirror, the other watches her.

12 Movies to See at the Virginia Film Festival

Virginia Film Festival marquee at night, October 25-29.

Virginia Film Festival announces 2024 lineup

Pavement's Gala Screening at Virginia Film Festival.

Virginia Film Festival lineup has broad reach

Two film stills: a woman in a club and a woman in a suit, relevant to the Virginia Film Festival 2024 lineup.

‘Anora’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Lead Virginia Film Festival 2024 Lineup

Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2024

The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker, 2024

Chefs reviewing orders at a table, possibly for the Virginia Film Festival.

Virginia Film Festival announces lineup for 2024 Violet Crown series

Ava DuVernay sits in an ornate theater, promoting her film 'Origin'.

The creative politics of Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’

Two young men in 'War Pony' stand by a car with the hood open, one holding a knife.

‘War Pony’: The Accidental Movie that Became One of the Best Films of the Year

Panel at Virginia Film Festival: speakers in discussion.

“Origin” And “American Symphony” Win Top Awards At Virginia Film Festival

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in "May December" at Virginia Film Festival.

Virginia Film Festival highlights “May December” and the perils of public perception

Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa in "The Holdovers" at the Virginia Film Festival.

Virginia Film Festival Diary, Day 3: War Pony, Going Varsity in Mariachi, and The Holdovers