The Alexandria Film Festival has announced its film schedule for its 18th annual event. The festival will begin on November 3, then continue from November 7 to 10, in several venues across Alexandria.
The annual event will include screenings of nearly 60 films by local and international filmmakers and encompass several genres. These films “tackle topics ranging from serious social issues like immigration and racism to crowd-pleasers like drama, romance, animation, comedy, and horror,” according to a news release. More than 30 of the films are premieres.
In addition to the screenings, more than 30 filmmakers will be available for discussions about the films.
“We are incredibly excited to support the premieres of dozens of really well-made films this year,” said Chris Colligan, the festival’s lead programmer. “The fact that filmmakers are clamoring to screen at the Alexandria Film Festival speaks to its geographic reach across the region and the City of Alexandria’s draw as an arts community.”
The Alexandria Film Festival begins with Running Home: Michael Wardian’s Journey Across America, a documentary about ultra-marathoner Michael Wardian as he runs 3,000 miles from California to Delaware. It screens on November 3 at the Patagonia in Old Town.
Then, screenings will continue November 7 to 10 at Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria location, The Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, and Charles E. Beatley Library.
Other films on the docket include the animated film In the Shadow of the Cypress; suspense thriller Crookedfinger; and the documentary District of Second Chances, about three formerly incarcerated men in Washington, DC.
A full-festival pass is $80. Showcase tickets, which consist of one or more films grouped together based on a common theme, are $15. Passes are available online.
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