VAFF Narrative Award Winner ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’ is the Discovery of the Festival

Black and white close-up of an older woman with worried expression, from 'We Shall Not Be Moved'.

VAFF Narrative Award Winner ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’ is the Discovery of the Festival

Pavement band portrait, black and white, promoting "The other Charlottesville band, Pavement, gets a film

‘Pavements’ Review – Alex Ross Perry Hilariously Reinvents Indie Rock Legends

Speaker at 2025 Virginia Film Festival addressing a large audience in a theater.

2025 Virginia Film Festival Set for October 22-26

VAFF Also Announces Launch of Call for Entries Charlottesville, VA – January 29, 2025 – The Virginia Film Festival announced today that the 38th annual […]

NEA awards support arts nationwide: youth filmmaking, murals, music, and sculpture.

VAFF Awarded NEA Grant

VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL TO RECEIVE $20,000 AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Charlottesville, VA— January 22, 2025 – The Virginia Film Festival is […]

Woman speaking at the 37th Annual VAFF event, seated with interviewer.

37th Annual VAFF – Now That’s a Wrap!

VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL WRAPS 37th ANNUAL FESTIVAL—HIGHLIGHTED BY 138 FILM LINEUP AND GUESTS INCLUDING ADAM ELLIOT, JACK HUSTON, TRACIE LAYMON, MIKEY MADISON, MATTHEW MODINE, LAMORNE […]

Woman dancing at a party, illuminated by blue and pink lighting. Nightlife scene.

‘In tune with my body’: Mikey Madison credits physicality of ‘Anora’ to film’s success

Pavement band portrait, black and white, promoting "The other Charlottesville band, Pavement, gets a film

The other Charlottesville band, Pavement, gets a film as experimental as itself

Zoe Saldana in 'Emilia Pérez' looking out car window with another woman, dramatic lighting.

‘Emilia Pérez’ is an ambitious movie musical for those who can keep up with subtitles

Man looking out over city skyline, possibly related to 'Bitter Pill' film.

‘Bitter Pill’ is a hard-to-swallow film documenting wins, losses in battle against Big Pharma

Tilda Swinton in yellow blazer, VAFF 'The End' & 'The Room Next Door' double feature.

VAFF Closes Out With a Tilda Swinton Double Feature: ‘The End’ & ‘The Room Next Door’

Person standing on the edge of a building in Andrea Arnold's 'Bird' film.

Virginia Film Festival Review: Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ Takes a Surprising Turn

Saoirse Ronan in a red dress with blonde curls, promoting the film 'Blitz'.

From the Virginia Film Festival: Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ Defies Conventional World War II History

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