Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley Film Fest’
A Thrilling Opening Night Kicks Off the 46th Mill Valley Film Fest – With Much More to Come
“I stand with my union,” Huston told the Chronicle. “I think we’re all hoping and praying and keeping fingers crossed that we’re going to come up with a resolution very soon. This film is my actors. That I can’t be standing here tonight holding (Pitt) in my arms and just saying thank you, that’s tough.”
Read MoreMVFF46 Screens ‘I Am Hope,’ a Film Chronicling ShakaJamal’s Efort to Create a Youth Wellness Program for Oakland Unified School District
Artivist, ShakaJamal’s effort to navigate a challenging year to create a first-of-its-kind youth wellness program for Oakland Unified School District where students engage in yoga and mindfulness activities transforming them into leaders.
Read MoreWith ‘Adrift,’ Veteran Filmmaker Rory Kennedy Launches an Intervention Into the Ongoing Global Refugee Crisis at MVFF46
Kennedy launches a welcome intervention into the ongoing global refugee crisis. Adopting personal and historical perspectives as well as testimonies from experts and relevant stakeholders, Adrift is a passionate and evidence-driven appeal for compassion and respect for the rights of refugees.
Read MoreAmidst Industry Turbulence, 46th Mill Valley Film Fest Promises a Whopping 148 Films Representing 41 Countries and Much More – Oct. 5-15
Despite the impasse, MVFF remains committed to delivering a fantastic 10 days of film, screening a whopping 148 films representing 41 countries, including 56 premieres, 86 features, and 62 shorts; 45% of all films across the 2023 Festival are directed by women.
Read MoreCalifornia Film Institute Unveils 46th Mill Valley Film Fest Poster & Dates: Oct. 5-15, 2023
In between its blockbuster opening and closing nights, the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival was an avalanche of amazing film that provided an early look at upcoming Academy Award contenders, some of the best films from around the globe, many talented Bay Area filmmakers and acclaimed filmmakers from countries all around the world.
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap: MVFF45 Concludes With ‘The Good Nurse,’ Doles Out a Bounty of Awards
In between its blockbuster opening and closing nights, the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival was an avalanche of amazing film that provided an early look at upcoming Academy Award contenders, some of the best films from around the globe, many talented Bay Area filmmakers and acclaimed filmmakers from countries all around the world.
Read MoreDirector Chinonye Chukwu, Star Danielle Deadwyler Draw Raves for ‘Till’ at MVFF45
More insight on the horrific Emmitt Till story came this week from director-screenwriter Chinonye Chukwu, who MVFF lovers might remember as the director of the MVFF film Clemency starring Alfre Woodward in 2019. Chukwu was joined on stage by Danielle Deadwyler, who plays Till’s mother, Mamie Till Mobley.
Read MoreLights, Camera & Get In on the Action at the 45th Mill Valley Film Festival – Oct. 6-16
This year, the festival’s 45th edition marks a return to the norm, with the retention of at-home virtual screenings Organizers have landed a stellar cast of all of the above for MVFF’s 145-film program from Oct. 6-16. “This year is kind of like the phoenix rising out of the ashes of the craziness of the last few years.”
Read MoreVariety to Honor ’10 Screenwriters to Watch’ at Mill Valley Film Festival – Oct. 15
For more than a decade, Variety has honored “10 Screenwriters to Watch,” regularly bring those honorees together for a chance to recognize their achievements and facilitate a conversation around screenwriting. They’ll do so again this year as part of the 45nd Mill Valley Film Festival on Oct. 15.
Read MoreThe Trailer for the 45th Mill Valley Film Fest Is Here!
The 45th Mill Valley Film Fest runs Oct. 6-16. Here’s the trailer.
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