‘Hamnet’ Wins Audience Award at 48th Mill Valley Film Festival
Today, the 48th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF48) announced the winners of its Audience Awards after officially wrapping on Sunday, October 12. Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet,... Read More
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Tonatiuh (‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’) to Receive MVFF Award at 48th Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF48) will present a Spotlight Program honoring Tonatiuh, recipient of a 2025 MVFF Award, for his transformative artistry in Bill Condon’s Kiss... Read More
Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ to Open 48th Mill Valley Film Festival, Star Jessie Buckley to Receive MVFF Award
Hot off its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival last week, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet is set to open the 48th Mill Valley Film Festival... Read More
Longtime Mill Valley Film Festival Director of Programming Zoë Elton Moves to Curatorial Role
CAFILM to Launch Search for Artistic Director The California Film Institute (CAFILM) announced today that Zoë Elton, the longtime Director of Programming for the Mill... Read More
‘Conclave’ Wins Top Audience Award at 47th Mill Valley Film Festival
Edward Berger’s papal thriller Conclave has won the MVFF Overall Audience Favorite Award of the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival. The film, based on the... Read More
47th Mill Valley Film Festival Doc Lineup Tackles Abortion, Trailblazing Musicians and Cats
The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), presented annually by the California Film Institute (CAFILM), has announced the official documentary selection for its 47th edition, taking... Read More
47th Mill Valley Film Festival Family Films and Education Lineup Set to Inspire Audiences of All Ages with ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘American Cats,’ ‘Sing Sing’ and More
MVFF Family Films are for kids and folks of all ages who enjoy a great story, often with a good laugh! This year’s lineup offers... Read More
47th Mill Valley Film Festival Short Film Lineup: A Dynamic Collection of Films Showcasing Bold Voices and Diverse Perspectives
The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival presents an exceptional lineup of short films, highlighting innovative storytelling and fresh perspectives from around the globe. This year’s... Read More
Danielle Deadwyler (‘The Piano Lesson’) to Receive MVFF Award for Acting at 47th Mill Valley Film Festival
The California Film Institute (CAFILM) has announced that Danielle Deadwyler will receive the MVFF Award for Acting at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival as... Read More
46th Mill Valley Film Festival ¡Viva el cine! Lineup Announced
The California Film Institute (CAFILM) has announced the ¡Viva el cine! lineup, a sidebar section of the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). The 46th edition... Read More
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