Press Release

Virginia Film Festival to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – January 17, 2023 – The Virginia Film Festival […]

Virginia Film Festival Wraps Unforgettable 35th Annual VAFF Highlighted by Diverse Program of More Than 100 Films and Special Events and Outstanding Array of Special Guests […]

Virginia Film Festival Announces 35th Annual Program Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Opens, Empire of Light Closes. Highlights Include All The Beauty And The […]

Virginia-Filmed Story Stars Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke; Special Guests Will Include Writer-Director and Past VAFF Guest Rodrigo García and Producer, UVA Alum, and VAFF […]

VAFF to Partner with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to Present The Levys Of Monticello and will Feature Upcoming Netflix Family Film My Father’s Dragon as Part […]

The Virginia Film Festival announced today that it has launched its Call for Entries for the 2022 VAFF, which will take place from November 2-6 in Charlottesville. Early Bird Deadline For Filmmakers Set for June 6; Regular Deadline June 22. Fees Waived For Virginia Residents and Students at Virginia Schools.

Virginia Film Festival Announces Appointment of Ilya Tovbis as Senior Programmer to Work Alongside VAFF Director Jody Kielbasa to Continue to Enhance and Expand Festival’s Programming

2022 Virginia Film Festival Set For November 2-6 Festival Officials Reviewing Options In Order To Present Films And Events In Safest Way Possible

Virginia Film Festival to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – January 19, 2022 – The Virginia Film Festival […]

34th Annual Virginia Film Festival Wraps Remarkable Five Days Highlighted by Return to Theaters, Strong and Diverse Program, Outstanding Guests, and Fascinating Conversations The Machinery […]

Virginia Film Festival Adds 2021 Festival Season Favorites Passing and The Lost Daughter to 34th Annual Program 9/11: Inside the President’s War Room to Include […]

Virginia Film Festival Announces Program for 34th Annual Festival VAFF Returns In-Person to Theatres and Drive-In Presentations at Morven Farm  Special Guests to Include Award-Winning […]

VAFF to Return with In-Person and Drive-In Presentations on Oct. 27-31 2021 VAFF to Feature Episode of Highly-Anticipated Hulu Limited Series Dopesick Followed by Conversation […]

The Virginia Film Festival will continue it’s Beyond the Screen: A Virtual Conversation Series with a discussion around director CJ Hunt’s acclaimed new documentary The […]

VAFF to partner with Violet Crown Charlottesville to present The Sopranos Sessions: A Special Theatrical Triple Feature ONE NIGHT ONLY – AUGUST 5 AT 6:00 PM […]

Virginia Film Festival to Partner with Paramount Theater for Screening of Powerful Documentary When My Time Comes Followed By Conversation with Peabody Award-Winning Journalist Diane […]