Virginia Film Festival
The Virginia Film Festival, now in its 39th year, is a program of the University of Virginia. Widely recognized as one of the leading regional film festivals in America, the VAFF is known for its commitment to taking audiences beyond the screen to explore some of the most important issues of our time. The five-day festival annually delivers more than 100 films from around the world, combining special previews of some of the hottest titles of the festival season with an array of fascinating documentaries, exciting new voices on the independent film scene, the best of the international film scene and more.
39th Annual Virginia Film Festival – October 21-25 2026
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Buy Your Tickets
Buy your Festival tickets online, over the phone, or in person. And for UVA students, check out the Arts$ program for complimentary tickets to all films.
Our advice: pick your films and events carefully, making sure not to choose conflicting times. If you choose consecutive screenings across town from each other, take travel time into consideration.
