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Jackson Hephner

Jackson Hephner is a staff writer at Cville Right Now. Reach him by email at jhephner@cvillemedia.com.

Pep Banned discussion at VAFF 2025.
Entertainment
10 months ago
Peppy film festival crowd screens ‘Pep Banned’ documentary about a past UVA tradition

UVA supporters laughed, cheered and even sang along to the Good Ole Song during the Virginia Film Festival’s screening of “Pep Banned,” a new documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of the university’s famous and at times infamous Pep Band.

Shenandoah premiere at VAFF 2025
Charlottesville City
10 months ago
VPM premieres nature documentary ‘Shenandoah’ at Virginia Film Festival

The final day of the Virginia Film Festival featured the world premiere of “Shenandoah,” a new nature documentary filmed in Shenandoah National Park, co-produced by VPM and Orange Frame Productions.

Miles Caton performing at the 2025 Virginia Film Festival
Charlottesville City
10 months ago
Miles Caton performs at the Virginia Film Festival after “Sinners” screening

The actor and musician received the festival’s “Achievement in Music Award” and participated in a moderated discussion after the film.

Melody Roscher and Saba Zerehi at Bird in Hand post-screening discussion.
Charlottesville City
10 months ago
“Bird in Hand” leans on life and background of Virginia director

Richmond native Melody Roscher’s writing and directing debut was screened at the Virginia Film Festival on Friday.

"Andy Kaufman is Me" screening at VAFF 2025
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
Local filmmaker highlights career and legacy of Andy Kaufman in new film

Director and Virginia Film Festival Advisory Board member Clay Tweel’s new documentary “Andy Kaufman is Me” was screened Thursday at the festival.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Charlottesville 2024
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
Walk to End Alzheimer’s expected to draw highest local attendance

The annual event is expected to draw over 900 participants this Sunday, with all funds raised going toward finding a cure to Alzheimer’s

John Reid speaks to Albemarle voters
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
John Reid visits UVA as he continues to climb in the polls

In a wide-ranging speech and Q&A, Reid talked about his background and motivation for running as he continues to close the gap against Ghazala Hashmi.

2025 Virginia Film Festival Launch Party
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
Virginia Film Festival returns to Charlottesville this week for its 38th year

The festival will feature over 100 films, kicking off with “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” on Wednesday night.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
One year in, Leslie Pryor looks to stay in Rio District’s school board seat

Pryor said she is running for a full term and hopes to “defend, support and protect public education,” especially amidst the increased instability around public education in the last few years.

Bob Beard, school board candidate from the Samuel Miller District.
Albemarle County
11 months ago
Running unopposed, Bob Beard hopes to ask “tough” questions as a member of Albemarle’s school board

The former CBS19 news anchor aims to listen to the community as a member of the school board next year.

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