VAiFF - Various Artists independent Film Festival

We're pleased to announce the continuation of our hybrid festival with both opening night in-person theatrical and online virtual screenings showcasing the FALL, WINTER, SPRING, and SUMMER winners.

If you're in Chicago, you can join us for our IN-PERSON events on Oct. 7th from 6:00p - 9:00p at the Chicago Cultural Center and on Oct. 8th from 6:00p - 10:00p from Facets Chicago. You can view the nominees and winner announcements in the Comedy, Drama, Documentary and Horror/Thriller categories.

Otherwise, you can join us from the comfort of your own home and take advantage of all of the perks from joining our VIRTUAL festival from anywhere in the world.

A FESTIVEE exclusive, only here can you VIRTUALLY view ALL 12 GENRE CATEGORY from the Best of... NOMINEES and winner announcements from our celebrity / industry professional judges. We include the same time in-person and virtual screening winner announcements.

You also have access to the World Premiere of the VAiFF Production Grant Winner Cesar Ramirez's short film "IndiviDUALITY" and Maurice Proffit's VAiFF production grant winning, and 8 “Official Selection” short film "Finding Dawn".

If that wasn't enough, you'll also get access to the VAiFF closing night ceremonies film "Pretty Boy" from Kuumba Lynx performer Sejahari Saulter-Villegas.

Not only do you get all of these exclusive FESTIVEE perks, but you can watch and rewatch the films for a full week after the in-person screenings have concluded.

Purchase an ALL-ACCESS PASS to watch all of the finalists and see if you can pick this year's winners!

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