We'll celebrate our 20th anniversary on November 13-15, 2026. Join us for year-round programming & follow for the latest news! #AlexFilmFest
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Every change begins with a conversation. That's the idea behind the doc "The Brownsburg Conversations," which introduces us to the residents of a small Virginia town. It screens at 5:30 on Friday at the VA Tech bldg in Potomac Yard. Tix at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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An isolated island. Encroaching waters. A disappearing fishing and seafood industry. Life on Virginia's Tangier Island is at a crossroads. "Been Here Stay Here" is the story of the people who call this island home. It screens on Nov. 13. Tix at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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Our 20th annual festival kicks off on Sunday 11/8 with the 6:30pm screening of "Catching Pinecones," the story of a pioneering rock climbing couple. A Q&A with the filmmaker will follow. Get tix now at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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In "Island of Dreams," we get a humane and passionate look at community in a nation - Cuba - virtually isolated from much of the world. It screens in our "Communities of All Kinds" showcase on Nov. 13. Q&A with filmmaker follows. Tix and more info: alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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An out-of-work actor eventually finds his voice, and a renewed sense of purpose, as a late-night talk radio show host. "Kairos" screens at our Box Office Sponsor The Riviera Alexandria on Sat. 11/14. Tix at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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Keep the #Halloween vibe going into November by joining us for our Friday Night Thrillers showcase on Nov. 13 at 8pm. We'll screen 7 short films; 3 will be followed by live Q&As. Tix and more info: alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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After Foreign Minister of Libya Mansour Rashid Kikhia failed to return from a trip to Cairo, it took years for his family to discover what happened. "My Father and Qaddafi," directed by his daughter Jihan, tells his story. It screens on Nov. 14. Tix: alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
When violinist Lara St. John goes public about her assault as a child at an elite music school, she uncovers a global pattern of abuse in the classical music world. The doc screens on Nov. 15. Q&A with St. John and other music professionals follows. Tix at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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We're excited to screen this thought-provoking doc. Tickets at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
We're coming back to the DMV! 🎬
Next stop on the People vs. Politics festival tour: Alexandria, Virginia!
Join us at the Alexandria Film Festival on Friday, November 13 at 12:30 PM for a documentary about the people challenging politics as usual.
🎟️ Tickets: alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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In 1969, students in the Afro-American Society at Duke University authored a list of 13 demands to change their school's curriculum & culture. Decades later, they explore their impact in the doc "13 Demands." It screens on 11/14 at 7pm. Tix and more info: alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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What do statues commemorate? What happens after they come down? The doc "By George: It All Comes Down" explores these questions, and more. It screens at 4pm on 11/14 at the Lyceum in Old Town. Q&A with filmmaker to follow. Tickets and more info at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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What happens when a street kid from the Rio suburbs finds himself drawn to classical ballet? "A Wolf Among Swans" follows Thiago's journey. It screens on Nov. 14 at 2:30pm at the VATech building in Potomac Yard. Tickets at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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Our 20th anniversary festival kicks off on Nov. 8 with a screening of "Catching Pinecones" by director Chad Heddleston (pictured). It's the story of a pioneering rock climbing couple from the 1940s. Tix and more info: alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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We're excited to announce the line-up of films at our 20th anniversary festival, Nov. 13-15! We'll screen nearly 80 films at 5 venues in Alexandria. Learn more and get tickets at alxfilmfestival2026.eventive…
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Tix are still available for Tuesday's screening, followed by a Q&A moderated by @AlexandriaNow's James Cullum. Doors open at 5:30, screening starts at 6. Learn more and get tickets at aff2026screenings.eventive.o…
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Old Crow Medicine Show lead Ketch Secor travels the country talking to people about guns. "Louder than Guns" tells this story. It screens on Aug. 4 at 6pm at the Lyceum in Old Town. Join us! aff2026screenings.eventive.o…
James Cullum of @AlexandriaNow previews our upcoming films and traces our history in his latest article. James will moderate the Q&A at our 8/4 screening of "Louder than Guns."
Documentaries on E. Jean Carroll and gun violence to preview Alexandria Film Fest’s 20th anniversary alxnow.com/2026/07/27/docume…
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Can music help us find common ground on a divisive issue? Find out by joining us for “Louder Than Guns” on Aug. 4. The film follows musician Ketch Secor and a journalist as they travel the country talking to people about guns. Tix and more info at aff2026screenings.eventive.o…
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Don't miss your chance to be considered for our 20th anniversary festival, Nov. 13-15. The final deadline for film submissions is Saturday, Aug. 1. Learn more at filmfreeway.com/AlexandriaFi…
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Our summer film series continues on Sunday, July 19, with "Space Cowboy" about innovative skydiver Joe Jennings -- a "once in a lifetime individual at the forefront of a once in a lifetime career," according to director Bryce Leavitt. Tix and more info: aff2026screenings.eventive.o….
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