Pep Banned discussion at VAFF 2025.
Entertainment
3 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
3 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.

Entertainment
3 months ago
UPDATED: 38th Virginia Film Festival wraps up, honors different aspects of moviemaking, fan favorite films announced

The 38th Annual Virginia Film Festival ended Sunday evening at the Paramount Theater with a screening of the final film, “Rental Family.” 

Miles Caton performing at the 2025 Virginia Film Festival
Charlottesville City
3 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
3 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
3 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.

2025 Virginia Film Festival Launch Party
Charlottesville City
3 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.

Entertainment
4 months ago
NBC may pull 29News from YouTube over a dispute with the network

The station can still be watched through streaming apps and broadcast.

2025 Virginia Film Festival Launch Party
Charlottesville City
4 months ago
Virginia Film Festival announces 2025 lineup

The festival will screen more than 125 films from Oct. 22-26 in addition to hosting multiple panels and galas for attendees.

paramount
Entertainment
4 months ago
The Paramount launches the Theater Kids Club

Members get to enjoy free, kid-friendly movies, free popcorn included.