Richmond Area Film Festivals Span the World, the Arts and Important Issues

World cinema, Israel, the environment, water issues, French culture, the African diaspora, Native cultures and Edgar Allen Poe’s values are the many topics of film festivals in Richmond.Many of these events seek volunteers to help with tasks from ushering to picking up filmmakers from the airport. For more information about film festivals and other events in central Virginia, check the Virginia Film Office website.

The Richmond International Film Festival features more than 150 films from over 35 countries to be screened over seven days plus 50 Local, national and international music showcases. An inclusive and spirited festival designed to honor true film artists; RIFF provides a collaborative platform between local filmmakers and other filmmakers from around the world. Through its film productions, shot in Virginia each winter, the festival is an exciting collaborative platform for writers, filmmakers, and the arts community as it brings great talent together and helps launch careers. Photo credit: Richmond International Film Festival / Facebook