The Middleburg Film Festival is a celebration of the “best in film”, bringing together filmmakers, filmgoers, and other special guests to experience exceptional films in the stunning setting of Middleburg, Virginia. Over the course of four days each October, audiences are engaged, informed, and inspired by a carefully-curated selection of narrative features and documentaries.
The charming, historic town of Middleburg is located 30 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and less than one hour from our nation's capital -– and has long been a weekend retreat for Washington, D.C. area residents and a destination for visitors from all over the world, from world leaders to avid equestrians.
The festival is committed to showcasing diverse voices and using the power of film to broaden our understanding of the world and one another.
Films screen in intimate theatre environments, accompanied by insightful conversations. Special events include a concert honoring a renowned film composer or songwriter, “Wine and Conversation” with filmmakers and actors at local wineries, master classes, topical panels, farm-to-table dinners, and other special events.
The festival’s atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and casual – there are no red carpets. Emphasis is placed on making this a memorable and rewarding experience for both filmmakers and filmgoers.
Founded in 2013, the Middleburg Film Festival is a not-for-profit organization based in the state of Virginia.
Filmmakers, actors and other film industry guests who have attended past festivals include: Kenneth Branagh, Noah Baumbach, Sterling K. Brown, Kasi Lemmons, Anthony McCarten, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Ann Dowd, Dakota Johnson, Clifton Collins, Jr., Sean Baker, Simon Rex, Rodrigo Prieto, Diane Warren, Taylor Russell, Viggo Mortensen, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Farrelly, Jason Reitman, Joel Edgerton, Yalitza Aparicio, Diane Warren, Emma Stone, Damien Chazelle, Greta Gerwig, Lee Daniels, James Ivory, Dee Rees, Ben Mendelsohn, Bruce Dern, Val Faris & Jonathan Dayton, Meg Ryan, Allen Leach, Scott Cooper, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Steve Golin, Nicholas Britell, Carter Burwell, Marco Beltrami, Henry Jackman, Mark Isham, Richard LaGravenese, Cassian Elwes, Dante Spinotti, Catherine Hardwicke, Griffin Dunne, Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Daniela Vega, Ari Wegner, Donald Mowat, Charles Fox, and Colleen Atwood.
Past Films include:
2021: BELFAST, KING RICHARD, THE POWER OF THE DOG, C'MON, C'MON, RED ROCKET, FLEE, THE LOST DAUGHTER, A HERO, THE HAND OF GOD, CYRANO, DRIVE MY CAR, THE RESCUE, PARALLEL MOTHERS, SPENCER, and THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD.
2021 honorees included Directors Kenneth Branagh and Paolo Sorrentino, Actors Ann Dowd and Dakota Johnson, Cinematographer Ari Wegner, Composer Charlies Fox, and the ensemble cast of RED ROCKET.
2020: NOMADLAND, ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, MINARI, CONCRETE COWBOY, THE DISSIDENT, 76 DAYS, GUNDA. 2020 honorees included: Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, Director Chloe Zhao, Actors Sophia Loren, Film Composer Kris Bowers.
2019: PARASITE, MARRIAGE STORY, THE IRISHMAN, FORD v FERRARI, THE TWO POPES, THE CAVE, HARRIET, JOJO RABBIT, JUST MERCY, THE REPORT, KNIVES OUT, and WAVES.
2018: ROMA, GREEN BOOK, THE FAVOURITE, FREE SOLO, COLD WAR, BOY ERASED, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?, THE FRONTRUNNER, SHOPLIFTER, NEVER LOOK AWAY, CAPERNAUM, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM, MARIA BY CALLAS, BORDER, AT ETERNITY'S GATE. BEN IS BACK, WIDOWS.
2017: LADY BIRD, DARKEST HOUR, THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI, MUDBOUND, I, TONYA, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, A FANTASTIC WOMAN, JANE, JOAN DIDION, FACES/PLACES, HOSTILES, IN THE FADE, THE SQUARE, LAST FLAG FLYING.
2016: MOONLIGHT, LA LA LAND, LION, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, LOVING, PATTERSON,
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS, THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, FIRE AT SEA, JACKIE, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, NERUDA, GRADUATION, I, DANIEL BLAKE, TONI ERDMANN, THE SALESMAN.
2015: SPOTLIGHT, BROOKLYN, CAROL, 45 YEARS, SUFFRAGETTE, HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT, HARRY & SNOWMAN, SHERPA, TRUTH, TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL, INGRID BERGMAN: IN HER OWN WORDS, LOUDER THAN BOMBS, EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT, SON OF SAUL.
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Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature.
