Virginia Film Festival

Experience the magic of cinema at the Virginia Film Festival, a dynamic five‑day celebration of international and independent film hosted by the University of Virginia in downtown Charlottesville. Featuring more than 100 screenings across genres—including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and classics—VAFF brings together filmmakers, cultural experts, and audiences for meaningful dialogue through panels and post‑screening conversations. Recognized as one of the Mid‑Atlantic’s premier regional film festivals for nearly four decades, it continues to spark discovery, community engagement, and creative inspiration each fall.