Welcome to the Alexandria Film Festival’s October 2021 newsletter! Our 15th annual festival’s events take place starting November 6! Here’s our news this month:

Remember when childhood was less curated than it is now? Maybe you’re old enough remember a time when your parents would send you out in the morning and expect you back by dinner time? Clearly times have changed!

Alexandria, VA—In partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present music of American composers on Saturday, November 6, 2021 (6:00 p.m.) at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center and Sunday, November 7, 2021 (3:00 p.m.) at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

The Alexandria Film Festival’s monthly online film screening series continues in July with Maya Zinshtein’s documentary “Til Kingdom Come.” The film documents both sides of the complex relationship between the Jewish state of Israel and Evangelical Christians in the United States.

The Alexandria Film Festival introduces our Virtual Spring and Summer Film Series. The series kicks off this month and runs until October! Our first film, "Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines", is free to screen! Details below.

The Alexandria Film Festival will be participating in Act for Alexandria’s 11th annual Spring2Action Giving Day, taking​ ​place on April 28, with early online giving starting now.​

Over $9,000 in prizes to be awarded in Lights, Camera, Save! Contest

Announcement of interest to young filmmakers from our longtime and valued sponsor Burke & Herbert Bank.

Alexandria, VA – Burke & Herbert Bank is accepting submissions for its 2021 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest until March 1, 2021. Teens, 13-18 years old, can win cash prizes, including a top prize of $5,000 by creating a 30-second video promoting wise money management.

Please join us for a special opportunity World Premier to experience the WW2 documentary, "Apocalypse 45" (2020) which brings to living color the brutal waning days of the US involvement in the Pacific ($12, 103 minutes).

Dear Alexandria Film Fest Friend and Cinephile: You are invited to watch the new and just released docuseries “The Con.” This fascinating five-part series investigates the 2008 financial crash, and explains very clearly why it happened, who profited, why those responsible have not gone to prison, and why we are more at risk today than ever. As a former federal investigator featured in the series puts it: “the best way to rob a bank is to own one . . . .

Thank you for your loyal support for the Alexandria Film Festival. We want to assure you that this year’s festival will happen—whether virtually or in person--in November.

Alexandria, VA—In partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) announces that six filmmakers have been selected to participate in its joint project, Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film. The films will accompany…

It's a wrap! The AFF 2019 was so much fun: 1,068 people attended over 3 days to see 53 films and visit with 64 filmmakers. Thank you to everyone! Congrats to our award winning films:

• Audience Award: "She's in Portland"

• Best Subtitled film: "On the Outside"

• Best of Region: "Demand Curve"

• Joe Cantwell Prize for Excellence in Documentary filmmaking: "Fruits of Peace"

• Best of Fest: "Wake"

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.

For Immediate Release 

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 ->