Alexandria Film Festival Returns In November, December

UPDATE: The festival has been extended through Dec. 15.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Alexandria Film Festival will return for a 15th year in a virtual format from Nov. 11 to 25.

This popular regional festival showcases new films before they arrive in theaters, on streaming or television, drawing attendance beyond Alexandria from the greater region. The 40 films featured during the festival represent a variety of genres and come from around the world. The event will include showcases, short films, features, comedies, animation, documentaries, Q&As with filmmakers and more.

Moviegoers can either purchase an all-festival pass for $75 or individual showcases for $15. Because the event is virtual, individual movies can be purchased and viewed at your convenience during the two-week festival period. Showcases are blocks of films with a theme and include Q&A sessions with film directors, producers, actors, and composers.

One of the popular showcases is the Burke & Herbert Bank Family Showcase, featuring films by and about young people. The two "Salute to Service Members" Showcases are offered for free to active and retired military in conjunction with Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

The Alexandria Film Festival is a nonprofit supported by a grant from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and sponsors. The sponsors include Burke & Herbert Bank, Visit Alexandria, Old Town Hilton Hotel, Connection Newspapers, Alexandria Hyundai, James Connolly Realtor, Wilson Grand Communications, West End Business Association, Alexandria Living Magazine, Alexandria Times, Zebra Magazine, Safer Country, and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.

For tickets and the schedule of films, visit alexfilmfest.com.