Autumn in Central Virginia is hard to beat! It’s a season of beauty, of change, and of excitement. And we could not be more excited to welcome the Virginia Film Festival back for another year of movie magic!
The 37th annual Virginia Film Festival (VAFF) is returning to Charlottesville and Albemarle County from October 30-November 3, 2024 with more than 100 films and its usual outstanding lineup of special guests, engaging discussions, fun-filled parties and more! Here are 5 reasons to mark your calendars for the 2024 VAFF!
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1. Sneak Peeks
The Virginia Film Festival will once again give audiences a chance to see some of the most anticipated films of the festival season before they hit theaters or streaming services. Last year alone the VAFF featured the U.S. Premiere of Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed film Origin in addition to Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, and the stirring documentary American Symphony, among others.
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2. Guest Lists
From the Hollywood’s hottest stars to exciting new discoveries, and leading cultural experts, the guest lists at the Virginia Film Festival consistently inform, engage and delight audiences. In 2023, the VAFF welcomed Oscar and Grammy-winning recording artist and performer Jon Batiste, as well as groundbreaking writer/director Ava DuVernay.
3. Hidden Gems and New Discoveries
The Virginia Film Festival’s vast and deep programs make it a remarkable platform for discovery. Early career filmmakers, rising star actors, films on the verge of breaking through – the VAFF has them all!
4. Reel Talk
Every year the Virginia Film Festival takes audiences beyond the screen with fascinating discussions around the films and the wide range of topical issues they cover, as well as engaging panel discussions from industry leaders. Featuring actors, filmmakers, and subject area experts from throughout the University of Virginia and beyond, VAFF discussions are an annual highlight!
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5. Festive-ALL
The VAFF delivers film AND fun thanks to parties and events that bring its guests together with film-loving community members to toast the weekend’s events! Look for the festival's full program announcement on Tuesday, October 1! For more information, head to www.virginiafilmfestival.org. And don't forget to find the perfect place to stay while you're here enjoying the VAFF! Click below to learn more about Charlottesville and Albemarle County's resorts, hotels, inns, B&Bs, and more. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Places to Stay
Charlottesville and Albemarle County offer visitors a wide variety of places to stay, including resorts, hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, cabins, and vacation rentals.