2025 Middleburg Film Festival Day 4: ‘Is This Thing On?,’ ‘Rental Family,’ ‘Wake Up Dead Man’
The final day at the Middleburg Film Festival felt refreshingly low-key, a welcome breather after the whirlwind of films, panels, and parties. Don’t get me... Read More
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‘Hamnet,’ ‘Rental Family’ Tie for Middleburg Film Festival Narrative Feature Audience Award
The Cycle of Love and The Voice of Hind Rajab are top documentary and international winners, respectively The Middleburg Film Festival announced its 2025 Audience... Read More
2025 Middleburg Film Festival Day 3: ‘The Secret Agent,’ ‘A House of Dynamite,’ Critics Chat and the Annual Concert Celebration Featuring Kris Bowers
I opened day three at Middleburg with one of their signature events: Talk Back to the Critics. Mae Abdulbaki (Screen Rant), Jen Chaney (NY Times),... Read More
2025 Middleburg Film Festival Days 1 and 2: ‘After the Hunt,’ ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ ‘Train Dreams’
Nestled in the rolling hills of Virginia’s Loudoun County, the Middleburg Film Festival feels like a not-so-secret handshake among cinephiles from the South Atlantic states.... Read More
‘Rental Family’ to Close 13th Middleburg Film Festival; ‘Eternity,’ ‘The Secret Agent’ Set as Spotlights
Additional Honorees Include Joel Edgerton, Kleber Mendoça Filho, Nina Hoss, Zoey Deutch, Noah Oppenheim and Kate Hawley The Middleburg Film Festival announced additional programming today... Read More
13th Middleburg Film Festival: ‘Jay Kelly’ to Open, ‘Hamnet’ is Centerpiece Film, Honorees Announced
13th Middleburg Film Festival: ‘Jay Kelly’ to Open, ‘Hamnet’ is Centerpiece Film, Honorees Announced
Chloé Zhao, Colin Farrell, Rose Byrne, Jafar Panahi, Jay Kelly Ensemble and Casting Directors Among Honorees The Middleburg Film Festival announced today an initial lineup of... Read More
‘Conclave’ and ‘September 5’ Win Audience Awards at 2024 Middleburg Film Festival
Martha takes home top documentary prize; The Seed of the Sacred Fig wins top international award The Middleburg Film Festival announced its 2024 Audience Award winners, recognizing the... Read More
2024 Middleburg Film Festival Diary Days 3 and 4: Isabella Rossellini Talks ‘Conclave;’ Coffee and Contenders, plus ‘Nightbitch,’ ‘The Room Next Door’
I kicked off day three of the Middleburg Film Festival at one of this year’s most compelling venues: the Conversation with Colman Domingo and Clarence... Read More
2024 Middleburg Film Festival Diary Days 1 and 2: ‘Blitz,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Better Man’
The Middleburg Film Festival is set against the picturesque backdrop of historic Virginia. The 12th edition of this wonderful event is taking place this weekend... Read More
12th Middleburg Film Festival to Open with ‘Blitz,’ plus ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Conclave,’ Zoe Saldaña to Receive Spotlight Actor Award
The Middleburg Film Festival announced today an initial lineup for its 12th edition set to run October 17-20 with Blitz opening the fest, Emilia Pérez... Read More
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