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Alexandria – Native Alexandrian actress, director, and former Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Casey Wilson returns to her roots early next month to screen her new film, “Daddio” at the 13th Annual Alexandria (Virginia) Film Festival. The festival will be held November 7-10. Download full press release.
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Alexandria – The story of a mysterious United States Navy helicopter crash off the coast of Virginia will be one of the featured films Veteran’s Day weekend during the 13th annual Alexandria Film Festival (AFF). "Who Killed Lt. Van Dorn? will be part of the festival’s special “Veteran’s Showcase.” Download full press release ->
Introducing Dennis McDonald, Alexandria Film Festival’s resident film critic! Check out his review of Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”
Awards: Each film receives a cash prize and etched, hand-made, fused glass award by Patti North:
Best of Fest: “Hunting Lands” by Edwin Stevens ($300)
Joe Cantwell Prize for Best Documentary: “American Relapse” by Pat McGee ($250)
Special Jury Prize: “I Wrote This For You” by Jason Zavaleta, Matt Stoner, Brennan Keel Cook ($200)
Regional Award: “Warpath: The Road To States” by Clark Vandergrift ($100)
Audience Award: “The Makeover” by Sarah Park and Jane Pittman ($100)
With more than 70 films screened, and 60 filmmakers in attendance, the Alexandria Film Festival finished a record-setting year.
Alexandria -- The 12th Annual Alexandria Film Festival brings more than 70 films to delight, entertain, and inform area film enthusiasts November 8-11.
The celebration begins Thursday, Nov. 8 with a free program of six short films, screening outdoors at Waterfront Park in Old Town. The Free Flowing Musical Experience will kick things off at 6:30 p.m., with the shorts beginning at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn for the first 100 guests.