Officers Danny Hodges and Aquilino Gonell spoke to a crowd after the screening of a documentary backed by Center for Politics at UVA. #VAFilmFest news.virginia.edu/content/film-f…

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The stop-motion epic MEMOIR OF A SNAIL explores resilience and unlikely friendships with boundless creativity and winning humor. VAFF presented director Adam Elliot with the Achievement in Animation Award for his visual, narrative, and world-building accomplishments🏆👏

Thank you to freelance journalist Lisa Kennedy (Variety, New York Times, Denver Post) for facilitating critical conversations during the Virginia Film Festival!

In LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH, Dawn Porter paints an exquisite portrait of legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross' life and artistic career. VAFF presented director Dawn Porter with the Chronicler Award for her excellence and significant achievement in non-fiction filmmaking.

Repost by Monday, 12/16 for a chance to win the badge I wore to the Virginia Film Festival for a 40th anniversary screening of BIRDY and my new AI documentary, I HOPE THIS HELPS! I signed the badge in black Sharpie. I’ll pick one winner and announce next #ModineMonday. Good luck!

Congrats, ANORA!! 👏

Emmy Award-winning actor Lamorne Morris (NEW GIRL, FARGO) joined VAFF for a Special Award screening of SATURDAY NIGHT. VAFF presented Lamorne Morris with the Virtuoso Award in celebration of his talent, innovation, and multi-faceted performance.

FLOW wins Best Motion Picture – Animated at the #GoldenGlobes ! Huge congrats to Gints Zilbalodis and the whole team!!

Fernanda Torres has won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for #ImStillHere 💛 #GoldenGlobes

Thank you to the Golden Globes for honoring Emilia Pérez with 4 wins: Best Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Supporting Female Actor - Zoe Saldaña, Best Picture - Non-English language, and Best Original Song - "El Mal."

Congrats to the VAFF films awarded Golden Globes! ⭐️A DIFFERENT MAN (VAFF Year-Round film) ⭐️EMILIA PÉREZ ⭐️FLOW ⭐️I’M STILL HERE ⭐️THE PENGUIN ⭐️A REAL PAIN