Tier 3
Charlottesville, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Virginia Film Festival, a program of the University of Virginia, has been celebrating the magic of the movies and inspiring audiences for 39 years in Charlottesville. Every Fall, the VAFF showcases celebrated new narrative and documentary features, independent and
The main submission deadline for Virginia Film Festival is around 14 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Virginia Film Festival costs from USD 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Virginia Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Virginia Film Festival takes place in Charlottesville, United States.
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