Alexandria Film Festival Returns With Virtual, In Person Events In 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Alexandria Film Festival will return for a 16th year with a mix of virtual and in-person events from Friday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 27.

The annual festival draws movie lovers for film screenings, film showcases and meet the filmmaker events. Over 50 films will be shown in person, and close to 30 directors, producers and actors will join 25 meet the filmmaker question and answer events. Films include 14 premieres, as well as nationally-recognized films that had premiered at Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals.

The in-person festivities from Nov. 11 to 13 focus on showcases, a group of at least two films centered on a theme. One of the returning favorites is the free Burke & Herbert Bank Family Showcase, which shows films about and made by young people. The Salute to Service Members Showcase is a nod to Veterans Day and will be offered free to active and retired military service members.

The in-person events will be held at AMC Hoffman Center 22 on Nov. 11 and 12, and free programs are planned at The Lyceum on Nov. 13. For the virtual portion, viewers can watch films anytime during a two-week period from Nov. 13 to Nov. 25. Showcase tickets are $12, and an all-festival costs $75.

The Alexandria Film Festival is a nonprofit supported by Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the City of Alexandria, Spring2Action, ACT for Alexandria and sponsors. The 2022 sponsors include Alexandria Gazette Packet, Alexandria Hyundai, Alexandria Living Magazine, Alexandria Times, Burke & Herbert Bank, Cheesetique, Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota/Scion, Jim Connolly/Long & Foster Real Estate, Old Town Crier, Old Town Hilton, Ted’s Montana Grill, West End Business Association and Zebra.

For more information on films and tickets, visit alexfilmfest.com.