The Fredericksburg Film Festival (FFF) celebrates independent cinema, showcasing films that are creative, daring, and just a bit off the beaten path. In our first year, FFF emerged with one of the best lineups of Virginia film festivals, spotlighting films that were bound by budget but unbound by the formulaic structure of mainstream cinema.

This year, our theme, “It’s not the camera, it’s the eye,” reflects our belief that the true strength of a film lies not in the tools used but in the vision of the filmmaker who dreams it into reality. We are dedicated to celebrating filmmakers who tell bold, authentic stories that challenge conventions and inspire audiences.

FFF 2025 will feature screenings, panels, workshops, and mixers at multiple venues in Downtown Fredericksburg, creating an engaging and collaborative atmosphere for filmmakers and film lovers alike. The festival will highlight talented storytellers from Virginia and beyond, many of whom will be in attendance to share their experiences.

Submissions for FFF are open on FilmFreeway through January 18, 2025, and tickets will be available at fxbgfilmfestival.com after our lineup is announced. For questions, reach out to fredericksburgfilmfestival@gmail.com.

Whether you’re a filmmaker or a film enthusiast, FFF is your opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind celebration of independent cinema and connect with a creative community.

Awards & Prizes

- Best Narrative Feature
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Narrative Short
- Best Documentary Short
- Best Virginia Film
- Audience Choice
- Best Directing
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound

Rules & Terms

Fredericksburg Film Festival does not require premiere status for any selected films.

Works-in-progress will be considered for selection, but a final cut must be provided before the festival.

Press materials will only be accepted once film selections have been announced.

Fredericksburg Film Festival reserves the right to use any additional clip or clips from accepted entries, up to three minutes in length, for publicity purposes.

Films must be completed on or after April 1, 2022.

Fredericksburg Film Festival will not pay to screen any films. Should any film require a licensing fee, it will not be eligible for an award.
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  • Timothy Parsons

    This is one of my favorite festivals I have attending, from the very communicative and caring staff to the incredible line up of films that they put together. I can't wait to go back next year.

    May 2025
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  • Christopher Fitzsimmons

    This was a special one, they definitely made our entire team feel super welcome and the communication was superb. Hats off to the organizers, they are really on track to make this festival something even better than it already is. My one note is work on finding a screening room somewhere else besides a hotel. It didn't put that much of a damper on things, however the sound quality was a bit lacking. Not a huge deal, but finding a real theater would take this already great festival to the next level. I strongly recommend FFF to other filmmakers and I know it has a big future with the excellent people running it. Thanks you FFF!

    April 2025
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  • Daniel Smith

    It was well run event. I hope grows larger. The audience participated in a very active Q & A.

    April 2025
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  • Nathaniel Henry

    I have never felt so appreciated as a filmmaker at a festival before. Everyone at FFF was so communicative and friendly. I was able to network with so many filmmakers and got to enjoy so many different spots in Fredericksburg. I also thought the selection of films was very entertaining and diverse which I really appreciated. So amazing to see this in just year 2. I can’t wait to see how it grows over the years, because I will definitely be there!

    April 2025
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  • Radomir Jordanovic

    One of my favorite festivals I've attended. Easily so. A wonderful crew behind an amazingly organized event! I enjoyed all the screenings and loved the local film commission panel. It was cool traveling out and meeting other people who had traveled. I don't think we'd have met without the festival. I hope to go every year!

    May 2024
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