Since 2014, Film Club's Lost Weekend has brought world-class films and featured guests to the picturesque Shenandoah Valley. Live screenings take place over four days with all films screened theatrically at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Some of the 40+ guests from around the world have included notable filmmakers and actors such as Emilio Estevez (The Public), Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Lauren Adams (Greener Grass, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), and Whitney Call and Mallory Everton (Stop & Go). Over 500 films have played the festival, with an on-going focus on advance screenings and female filmmakers.

Awards & Prizes

While no cash prizes are awarded, winners are selected by an audience vote. Winners are selected for shorts and features in a variety of categories including Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Actor, and many more.

Rules & Terms

- While DCPs are preferred, we can convert MP4 or MOV files for screening.

- If selected for inclusion, films must be received at least 10 days before the screening date to be included.

- Films must be presented in English or include English subtitles.

- Premiere status is not required.

- We accept feature films (over 40 min), shorts (up to 40 min), both narrative and documentary.

- By submitting to Film Club's Lost Weekend, filmmakers are confirming that they own the screening rights of their films, and are granting permission to show their film theatrically at the festival and to portions of their film as promotional assets leading up to the festival (both online and in-theater).

- Films that are advertisements commissioned by a commercial company or a promotional video for an organization (PSAs) are not eligible for submission.