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Virginia Film Festival: October 21-25, 2026. 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, International Oscar contenders, exciting new voices on the independent film scene, and more.

Visit virginiafilmfestival.org for more information.

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 21

  • The Debut, 7:00PM

Thursday, October 22

  • Paper Tiger – w/James Gray and Christopher Spelman, 5:00PM
  • The Social Reckoning – Special Event w/Todd Black and Aaron Sorkin, 8:45PM

Friday, October 23

  • Wild Horse Nine, 1:30PM
  • Long Day’s Journey Into Night – w/ Jessica Lange and Ben Mankiewicz, 5:00PM
  • Behemoth!, 8:45PM

Saturday, October 24

  • Ink, 12:15PM
  • The Cashier – w/ Andy Edmunds, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Michael Marundé, 4:00PM
  • The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd – w/ Tim Blake Nelson, 8:00PM

Sunday, October 25

  • I Play Rocky, 12:00PM
  • The Birdcage – 30th Anniversary Screening w/Nathan Lane and Ben Mankiewicz, 3:30PM
  • 1 15 41 Tragedy to Triumph, 7:30PM

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The Paramount Theater is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theater does not provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

In addition to show synopses, trailers, and reviews on our web events, other resources about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches. For further questions, please contact the Box Office at 434.979.1333 or at [email protected], 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday + 1 hour before events.