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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL DATES SET FOR NOVEMBER 1-4, 2012 Charlottesville, VA – March 27, 2012 – The Virginia Film Festival, in the midst of a three year run of unprecedented success, has announced the dates for … Continue reading →

EVERYONE A WINNER AS CHARLOTTESVILLE’S OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA DELIVERS BIG FUN AND PHILANTHROPIC SUCCESS Event Draws More than 400 and Raises Over $35,000 For The 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Film Festival CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville once again rolled out … Continue reading →

CHARLOTTESVILLE OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA PARTY TO BENEFIT THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to Charlottesville on Oscar Night.  Residents of Charlottesville can experience the thrills and surprises … Continue reading →

LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST HARRY BELAFONTE TO SCREEN ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY SING YOUR SONG FOR AREA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS JANUARY 24, 2012 AT 10AM AT MLK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER –PART OF U.VA. COMMUNITY MLK CELEBRATION Event To … Continue reading →

VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL RECEIVES $20,000 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GRANT FROM THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES Charlottesville, VA – December 13, 2011– The Virginia Film Festival has received a $20,000 grant from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts … Continue reading →

AND THE CREDITS ROLL… 24TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL FINISHES WITH RECORD 27 SOLD OUT SCREENINGS 2011 Festival Drew More Than 24,000 Attendees Highly Anticipated Silent Film The Artist Captures Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature Charlottesville, VA – November … Continue reading →

Press Contact: John Kelly 434/296-5577 john@johnkellypr.com Publicity photos available by visiting http://www.flickr.com/photos/virginiafilmfestival/ 24th ANNUAL VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL TO RETURN NOVEMBER 3-6 Festival To Welcome Outstanding Roster of Special Guests Including Director Oliver Stone, Actors Mia Wasikowska And Sissy Spacek, Media … Continue reading →

VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ADRENALINE FILM PROJECT Festival Staple Continues For Eighth Year, Searches For Teams Of Local And Regional Filmmakers To Create Write, Cast, Shoot, Edit and Screen Short Films In Just 72 Hours Charlottesville, VA – … Continue reading →