OVER 80 SHORT FILMS
JURIED & AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
TABLE READS
LAUNCH PARTY
SUNDAY BRUNCH AWARDS
violet crown I vinegar hill theatre I common house I vault virginia I the bradbury
PREPARE YOUR MIND & CREATIVE SOUL
march . 21-23 . 2025
more info to come
On & Off Screen Events
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ALL ACCESS PACKAGE
All Access Pass covers entry into all events of the festival including as follows: All Film Blocks, Sunday Brunch Awards, Preferred Seating at the Table Reads & Panel Discussions, & Launch Party. Pass holder will have access to reserve tickets prior to the public sale.
$169
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MOVIE BUFF PASS
The Movie Buff Pass grants entry to ALL Film Blocks based on availability. Pass holder will have access to reserve tickets prior to the public sale. Pass also provides priority seating at the panels and table reads. Launch Party and Sunday Brunch Awards must be purchased separately.
$100
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LAUNCH PARTY
3.21-22, 2025 9:00PM-12:30AM
What’s a festival without a Launch Party? Not a festival at all. The ISFF Launch Party will feature live performances by a dj and more. Filmmakers guests receives 20% off. Location: Common House (206 Market St.)
$25
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ACTING WORKSHOP
3.22.25 8:30AM-12:30PM
Award Winning Actor and Coach, Rosalyn Coleman Williams provides training that will help you land your next casting audition. Rosalyn’s credits include performances opposite Oscar-winning actors like Meryl Streep and Halle Berry, and many more. Space is VERY LIMITED due to one on one acting drills. - $75
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
3.23.25 11:30AM-1:30PM
We have to eat, so let’s have brunch and find out who won the awards at the same time. A great way to network with filmmakers. Space will be limited - $45 Buffet Style - Location: Bradbury
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SCREENINGS
3.21.25 - 3.23.25
80+ FILMS will be screened at Vinegar Hill Theatre and the Violet Crown Theater conveniently located downtown. Screening blocks featuring domestic and international films. Individual screening blocks are only $15.
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PANELS
3.22.25 9A - 6PM
Panel discussions will include pros to discuss and provide deeper insight to various filmmaking crafts. Various areas of filmmaking will be scheduled. Location: Common House - FREE
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TABLE READS
3.23.25 9:30AM-11:30AM
The festival will feature a screenwriting competitions with the top three scripts receiving the honor to be read by seasoned actors. Limted Seating. Location - Vault Virginia - FREE
2025 Proud Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR - UVA HEALTH OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND ENGAGEMENT
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE - WOODARD PROPERTIES - VAULT VIRGINIA - COMMON HOUSE - VINEGAR HILL THEATRE - YORK PROPERTIES - LIFEVIEW MARKETING AND VISUALS - KENT WILEY - JIM McVAY & SITA ALDRETE - GREG GRAHAM - ELSIE AND MAC THOMPSON - CRIOLLA DCP - BEACON a New Hill Project - DOYLE HOTEL - RESIDENCE INN - CBS19 -CHARLOTTESVILLE RADIO GROUP - CVILLE WEEKLY - WTJU - UVA CENTER FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - CARTER MYERS AUTOMOTIVE - Supported by a BAMA WORKS GRANT OF THE DAVE MATHEWS BAND - UVA Arts - NBC29
2024 Winners
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Matta & Matto
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Object 817
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The Masterpiece
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Essex Girls
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Jess
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Shiloh
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My Own Worst Enemy
SHORT Can Be CONFUSING
Many people are not aware of what defines a short film , nor, do many people understand its purpose. Our good buddy Max did not know that James, the guy on the phone, was referencing short films during a serious phone conversation. He assumed that James was being offensive to little/small/short people, so Max sticks up for them. Did Max go overboard? You can be the judge. A short film is a film with a running time of 30 minutes of less. At least, that’s our determination to quality as a short film at our festival.
