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35th Annual VAFF – Now That’s a Wrap!

The credits have rolled on a remarkable 35th Anniversary Virginia Film Festival that combined more than 100 films with an unforgettable array of special guests and fascinating discussions that captivated, challenged, and delighted audiences over five days in Charlottesville. The 35th Annual Virginia Film Festival saw a total of 17,292 total attendances, including both paid and free events. The Festival recorded 28 sold out screenings and welcomed 72 industry guests as well as 42 discussants and subject matter experts from around the globe to shed light on and add depth and context to films that both entertained audiences and tackled some of the most important topics of our time.

UVA Unveils New Portrait of President Emeritus John T. Casteen III

Ramona Martinez: Visions of Mary

Second Street Gallery is pleased to present Visions of Mary, a solo exhibition featuring installation and linocuts of Marian Imagery by Charlottesville-based artist Ramona Martinez, to be held in the Dové Gallery from December 2, 2022 - January 21, 2023. The exhibition will open on First Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:30-7:30PM. The artist will be present during the opening evening to chat with visitors.

Mariana Parisca: Her Deeds

Second Street Gallery is pleased to present Her Deeds, an exhibition of mixed media works and installation by Richmond, Virginia-based artist Mariana Parisca and collaborators Larí García, agustine zegers, Christine Buckley, Sandy Williams IV, and Paul van den Bijgaart, to be held in the Main Gallery from December 2, 2022 -January 21, 2023. The exhibition will open on First Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:30-7:30PM. The artist will be present during the opening evening to chat with visitors.

UVA Ties Run Deep for These Filmmakers

It’s no secret that many people affiliated with the University of Virginia have behind-the-scenes roles in the annual Virginia Film Festival. It is a UVA-sponsored program, after all. This year’s festival, which begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, features several directorial debuts and films made by UVA alumni, faculty and staff. The alumni credit their educations at the University for much of their successes in the film industry. More than 50 faculty members are participating in events as moderators and panelists, with almost all film screenings followed by discussions.

Virginia Film Festival Unveils Schedule with Jonathan Majors, Chrissy Metz and Others

Rising star Jonathan Majors will accept the Breakthrough Star Award and present his latest film and “This Is It” star Chrissy Metz will be on hand for a screening and conversation during the 35th annual Virginia Film Festival.

VAFF, Monticello Team up for Film about Levy Family

The Virginia Film Festival will team up with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to present “The Levys of Monticello” during the 35th annual festival, which will take place from Nov. 2 to 6.

Mapping Out Virginia Film Festival Visit? Dive into Diverse Categories

If you’ve been scrolling through the selections on the Virginia Film Festival’s website and trying to figure out where to begin your personal schedule of screenings, you might want to consider starting with some sheer entertainment in the Opening Night Film!

When Buildings Become Characters: Alfred Hitchcock and the Architecture of Suspense

University of Virginia architectural history graduate Christine Madrid French has written an exciting new book, “The Architecture of Suspense: The Built World in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock,” published in September by UVA Press.

Books are Here to Stay: Rare Book School Exhibition Shows the Many Forms of Books

Part of the extensive collections of Rare Book School, an independent institute located at the University of Virginia, is on exhibit at the Grolier Club in New York City.