The 35th Annual Virginia Film Festival dates will be announced in the Spring
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The Virginia Film Festival is more than a five day festival of films. We engage the local community through special events, monthly screenings, community collaborations, and more. Sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date with what we offer.

Revisit our past virtual conversations and discussions by visiting our Youtube Channel!
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Join us year-round for a variety of special screenings and events!
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Throughout the year, we partner with the region's schools to screen relevant films and host educational panels.
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Designed to engage youth in authentic film production, YFA introduces students to the challenge of filmmaking.
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You're invited to become part of our community! Below are just some of the ways that you can join us and share in the excitement of VAFF.
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Become a Donor
Your support enables us to deliver the very best programming year over year. We like to thank our loyal supporters by offering them unique access to Festival events, screenings, visiting artists, and much more!
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Jobs + Internships
We hire seasonal support positions and hosts an intensive internship program each Fall that give hands-on experience in all aspects of planing and running our four-day festival. Please note that our internships are open only to current, full-time University of Virginia students.
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Sponsor an Event
Supporting the Virginia Film Festival directly aligns your business with a community-focused arts organization that boasts a strong regional and growing national presence.
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Volunteer
Each year over 300 dedicated volunteers donate their time to help us mount and run our Festival. We could not do what we do each year without their tireless help and continued support.
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