Seven high-achieving first-generation college applicants from New York City fight for access to higher education as they confront a rapidly changing admissions landscape. Includes the riveting and impactful story of Kamani Confident (UVA '28).

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Andy Edmunds makes his feature film debut as writer and director with a feel-good, dark comedy centered on Glenda (Daphne Maxwell Reid), a humble cashier who stumbles upon a winning lottery ticket.

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Award-winning actor Nathan Lane (Only Murders in the Building, Beau Is Afraid) will receive the 2026 VAFF Visionary Award at a special 30th anniversary screening of THE BIRDCAGE, followed by a conversation with Lane and Ben Mankiewicz, primetime host of Turner Classic Movies.

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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Moneyball) joins the 2026 Festival guest line-up with a special screening of The Social Reckoning, followed by an in-person conversation alongside producer Todd Black.

Tickets go on sale Oct 2.
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First programming announcement of the 2026 Festival! Acclaimed producer Todd Black (The Great Debaters, Fences) will receive the inaugural Career Producer Honor.

💻 Sept 24: Full program live
🎟️ Oct 2: Tickets go on sale
🍿 Oct 21-25: 2026 Virginia Film Festival
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