Nearly 60 films selected for this year’s festival November 3 and 7-10, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Alexandria Film Festival (AFF) announced it will screen nearly 60 films in person starting November 3 with a kick-off screening at Patagonia Old Town, and continuing November 7-10, at the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Alexandria Campus Auditorium, The Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum and Charles E. Beatley Library.
Created by a diverse group of local and international artists, the films represent a variety of genres and tackle topics ranging from serious social issues like immigration and racism to crowd-pleasers like drama, romance, animation, comedy, and horror. More than 30 of the films are premieres, and over 30 filmmakers will be in attendance for Q&A panels following their films.
Kicking off the festival, the documentary “Running Home: Michael Wardian’s Journey Across America” followsultra marathoner Wardian as he runs 3,000 miles from California to Delaware. Sunday, 11/3 at Patagonia.
In the animated story “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” a father and daughter, unable to connect with one another due to his PTSD-induced fits of rage, must deal with a stranger who suddenly enters their lives. Friday, 11/8 at Beatley Library.
In the suspense thriller “CROOKEDFINGER,” Maria returns home following the deaths of her parents, and strange things start happening afterthe arrival of her volatile brother and his girlfriend. Saturday, 11/9 at The Lyceum.
Set in NYC, the musical “Out of My Comfort Zone” tackles real teen issues like bully culture and the struggle for acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community and others who feel left out - while keeping toes tapping throughout. Saturday, 11/9 at The Lyceum.
In the dark comedy “Gloomy Roomie,” Zola thinks she’s found the perfect apartment except that one of her new roommates might actually be undead. Saturday, 11/9 at NOVA.
Documentary “District of Second Chances” shares the experiences of three formerly incarcerated men who, thanks to new laws in Washington, D.C., have the opportunity to change their lives in positive ways. Sunday, 11/10 at NOVA.
Chris Colligan, lead programmer for the festival, remarked, “We are incredibly excited to support the premieres of dozens of really well-made films this year. The fact that filmmakers are clamoring to screen at the Alexandria Film Festival speaks to its geographic reach across the region and the City of Alexandria’s draw as an arts community.”
All films require tickets, except for the Salute to Service Members showcase/film block at Beatley Library on November 9 which is free for active and retired service members and their guests. All-festival passes ($80) and showcase tickets ($15) are available for purchase online. Visit www.alexfilmfest.com for more information.
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About the Alexandria Film Festival
The all-volunteer, non-profit Alexandria FIlm Festival brings high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the port city of Alexandria, Virginia and beyond. The festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an acclaimed travel destination within eyesight of the nation's capital. The festival is made possible with grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, as well as the support of individual donors and corporate sponsors including Goodwin Living, Burke & Herbert Bank, Matt & Tony’s All Day Kitchen, Glory Days Grill, Jim Connolly, Realtor, Deborah Matthews, Esq., Cornelissen Brewery, Atlas Brew Works, Alexandria Hyundai, Hadeed Carpet Cleaning, Cheesetique, and Ted’s Montana Grill.