Mill Valley Film Festival

#MVFF47: OCTOBER 3-13, 2024 Festival sections include: World Cinema, US Cinema, Valley of the Docs, Children’s FilmFest and 5@5 (daily shorts programs).

Founded in 1978 by MVFF Director Mark Fishkin, the Festival has established an impressive track record for launching new films and the careers of new filmmakers and is well known for the quality of its programming. Gala celebrations, parties, seminars and opportunities to mingle with filmmakers in a spectacular setting!

09/13/2024

The MVFF47 program is now live! 👀

This year's festival will showcase over 130 films, including over 80 premieres and 75 feature films at the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, the Lark Theater in Larkspur, and BAMPFA in Berkeley.

Tickets go on sale Wed, 9/18.
🔎 View the program: bit.ly/3r6prGM

Trailer by The Understory

Lark Theater Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive

09/13/2024

Last night's Member Preview was so much fun! Shout out to the MVFF47 programming team! 💛

Check out the program: mvff.com

Photos from Mill Valley Film Festival's post 09/11/2024

😱 The MVFF47 Program goes live THIS FRIDAY 9/13! In the meantime, here are 4 outstanding docs to get on your watch list. Guests TBA!

Also Early Bird Deals are about to fly the coop!
Find your ticket pack + passes by tomorrow, Thu, 9/12.

→→→ mvff.com/early-bird

‘The Piano Lesson’ Star Danielle Deadwyler to Receive Mill Valley Film Fest Award (EXCLUSIVE) 09/07/2024

Early MVFF47 Program Announcements are coming in! Jude Law, EMILIA PEREZ Spotlight Tribute, and now the MVFF Award for Acting... presented to Danielle Deadwyler, following her new film, THE PIANO LESSON.

Stay tuned for the full program to be announced on Fri 9/13!

Get Early Bird Deals before it's too late! →bit.ly/3jL5PAg

Variety:

‘The Piano Lesson’ Star Danielle Deadwyler to Receive Mill Valley Film Fest Award (EXCLUSIVE) Danielle Deadwyler will receive the Mill Valley Film Festival's award for acting at a spotlight presentation of 'The Piano Lesson' on Oct. 6.

09/06/2024

🏆 We're so excited to welcome Danielle Deadwyler to MVFF47 as part of our Spotlight Program!

Deadwyler (TILL) will receive the MVFF Award for Acting at a special screening of her latest film, THE PIANO LESSON, accompanied by director Malcolm Washington.

MVFF47 | OCT 3-13
THE PIANO LESSON | SUN, OCT 6

PS - Early Bird ends next Thursday! bit.ly/3jL5PAg

08/27/2024

Want to work with us for MVFF47?

New opportunities just added...
LOUNGE COORDINATOR
BADGE COORDINATOR

Apply + find more seasonal positions: bit.ly/3LbrKgN

Mill Valley Film Festival | Oct 3-13
Presented by California Film Institute

‘Emilia Pérez’ to Receive Ensemble Award at Mill Valley Film Festival (Exclusive) 08/26/2024

We're so excited to welcome this all-star cast to MVFF47!

EMILIA PÉREZ Spotlight Ensemble with Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofia Gascón, and Adriana Paz in person - SAT, OCT 5!

MVFF47 | Oct 3-13 | mvff.com

The Hollywood Reporter:

‘Emilia Pérez’ to Receive Ensemble Award at Mill Valley Film Festival (Exclusive) Director Jacques Audiard's Netflix feature — which stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez — won the jury prize and best actress at Cannes earlier this year.

08/23/2024

🏆 Just announced! The MVFF47 Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance will be awarded to EMILIA PÉREZ, with Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofia Gascón, and Adriana Paz representing this film's all-star cast at MVFF!

MVFF47 Big Nights: Spotlight Ensemble
SAT, OCT 5

Save the date! And in the meantime, lock in your Early Bird Deals...
→ bit.ly/3jL5PAg

08/22/2024

🎬 Calling all CAFILM Members! Be sure to RSVP to attend the annual Member Preview for a sneak peek at the MVFF47 lineup of films and special events on THU, Sep 12!

💌 → bit.ly/4dqBUYP

Not a member yet? It's not too late to get insider perks, including the best prices on tickets year-round... → bit.ly/3oXuBjc

Mill Valley Film Festival to Honor Jude Law With Tribute 08/20/2024

The first of our early MVFF47 announcements is the Jude Law Tribute Night! (Date/Time, TBA) Stay tuned for more Festival news coming soon...

MVFF47 | Oct 3-13
Early Bird: bit.ly/3jL5PAg

Mill Valley Film Festival to Honor Jude Law With Tribute Jude Law will be honored with a tribute at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival, the California Film Institute announced.

Photos from Mill Valley Film Festival's post 08/19/2024

👋 Who's ready to volunteer for MVFF47?

If you're reliable, hardworking, and eager to earn festival perks while helping out, we'd love to have you on board.

Learn more about our volunteer program! → bit.ly/45x0vXD

08/16/2024

🤩 Just announced... JUDE LAW is coming to MVFF47!
We're honored to share that a Tribute to this BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated actor is set for , Oct 3-13!

Stay tuned for the date/time. In the meantime, lock in your Early Bird deals! → bit.ly/3jL5PAg

08/12/2024

🎬 Calling all film industry pros! MVFF, known as the filmmakers’ festival, is the perfect place to connect, network, and catch West Coast film premieres.

Check out our two discounted pass levels and apply to enjoy great films, lively conversations, and the local charm.

Application Deadline: Aug 31
→ bit.ly/46KBc6b

| Oct 3-13

08/09/2024

The list of MVFF47 seasonal opportunities has been updated!

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
ASSISTANT BOX OFFICE MANAGER
BOX OFFICE/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
LINE MANAGER
HOUSE MANAGER
USHER

⭐️ Get more info + apply: bit.ly/3LbrKgN

Mill Valley Film Festival | Oct 3-13
Presented by California Film Institute

07/31/2024

🎬 Sponsorship opportunities are now open for this year's Mill Valley Film Festival!

Support the film community while boosting your business's visibility. Explore our sponsorship perks and connect with us today...

→ bit.ly/3Kk4BtZ

| Oct 3-13

Photos: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 © Tommy Lau; 2, 6 © Kirke Wrench; 7 © Allison Levenson; 9 © CAFILM Staff

07/26/2024

We're building up our team for MVFF47! 💪

New seasonal opportunities just added...
ASSISTANT BOX OFFICE MANAGER
BOX OFFICE/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
HOUSE MANAGER
LINE MANAGER
SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANT
VOLUNTEER MANAGER

⭐️ Get more info + apply: bit.ly/3LbrKgN

Mill Valley Film Festival | Oct 3-13

07/26/2024

👋 Phillip Noyce, it's nice to see you again!

Acclaimed director Phillip Noyce, who was at MVFF46 for FAST CHARLIE, is returning to the Rafael for the US Premiere of the 4k Remastered 'RABBIT PROOF FENCE'!

Join us tomorrow for this special screening + conversation.
🗓️ SAT, JUL 27 | 📍
🎟 bit.ly/3L6vdhR

With community partner SF Aussies
Photo by Tommy Lau

07/20/2024

🎬 We're hiring a SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANT for the upcoming Mill Valley Film Festival.

This seasonal/ hybrid/ full-time opportunity is perfect for a detail-oriented person interested in working with our Development Team.

Get more info + apply: bit.ly/3LbrKgN
| Oct 3-13

07/15/2024

📣 Film fans, MVFF47 Early Bird Ticket Packs & Passes are now available!

Become a CAFILM Member for early access to tickets, the best Festival prices, and an invite to the Member Preview on SEPT 12.

Stay tuned for more MVFF announcements coming soooooon! We can't wait to share this year's program with you...

⭐️ Get Early Bird Deals → bit.ly/3jL5PAg

06/21/2024

🎬 Mark your calendars! The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival is OCT 3-13.

Get ready for this year's lineup of outstanding films, special guests, big nights, and so much more. More announcements coming soon...

| mvff.com

Festival design created by our local creative partner BSSP 💛

06/20/2024

In case you missed THE BIKERIDERS at MVFF46, now's your chance to see this one on the big screen!

In select theaters starting tomorrow, FRI 6/21

The Bikeriders

06/06/2024

🛑 This is now full. Thanks for your interest!

🎬 Join MVFF as a Documentary Screener!

Love documentaries? Help us choose the best films for the MVFF! This is a paid/remote opportunity happening now through late-July.

05/22/2024

🎬 Opportunities await! We’re hiring for the upcoming Mill Valley Film Festival.

Seasonal/ full-time opportunities include:
FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE MANAGER
FESTIVAL GUEST SERVICES MANAGER
FESTIVAL HUB MANAGER
FESTIVAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER MANAGER

Get more info + apply: bit.ly/3LbrKgN

| Oct 3-13

05/13/2024

🎥 Filmmakers, the Mill Valley Film Festival Call for Entries is now open! The early deadline is this Friday.

Join us as we celebrate our 47th year as a go-to film festival for emerging talent and legendary artists alike.

Get details + apply → bit.ly/431fVDs

Early deadline: Fri, May 17
Final deadline: Fri, June 7

Presented by CAFILM | MVFF47 | 🗓️ Oct 3-13, 2024

04/30/2024

⭐️ The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to . Congrats to this talented leading lady!

Photo by Tommy Lau from MVFF's Tribute to Nicole Kidman

04/19/2024

🎬 We're hiring a Programming & Panels Coordinator for the upcoming Mill Valley Film Festival!

This seasonal/full-time opportunity is ideal for a locally-based, organized film enthusiast interested in joining the MVFF Programming team.

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/3LbrKgN

Photos from Mill Valley Film Festival's post 03/08/2024

💕 Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the film industry. Their talent and vision have shaped cinema into what it is today. Let’s shine a spotlight on the directors, writers, producers, actresses, and crew members who inspire us all.
Photos: , (Photo Credit - 1: Tommy Lau, 2. Kirke Wrench, 3. Tommy Lau, 4. Aaron Thompson)

03/08/2024

🎥 The Mill Valley Film Festival Call for Entries is now open!

Known as the "filmmakers' festival," MVFF showcases the best in US and international cinema. Join us as we celebrate our 47th year as a go-to film festival for emerging talent and legendary artists alike.

Early deadline: May 17
Final deadline: June 7

Get details + apply → bit.ly/431fVDs

Presented by CAFILM | MVFF47 | Oct 3-13, 2024 💛

02/29/2024

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His stellar performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and FARGO, a masterpiece of the 1990s, scooped two Oscars and remains a timeless gem.

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Next THU, March 7
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Presented by the California Film Institute, the Festival has established an impressive track record for launching new films and the careers of new filmmakers and is well known for the quality of its programming.

Festival sections include: World Cinema, US Cinema, Valley of the Docs, Family Films, and 5@5 (daily shorts programs).

With a reputation for launching new films and creating awards season buzz, MVFF has earned a reputation as a “filmmakers’ festival” by celebrating the best in American independent and world cinema alongside high profile and prestigious award contenders. Gala celebrations, parties, seminars and opportunities to mingle with filmmakers in a spectacular setting!

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FARMING WHILE BLACK • World Premiere with Special Guests
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