Every year we celebrate the arrival of on of the country’s most important film festivals that takes place right here in Mill Valley. Each October, The Mill Valley Film Festival welcomes more than 200 filmmakers, representing more than 50 countries, to picturesque Mill Valley. The festival has an impressive track record of launching new films and new filmmakers, and has earned a reputation as a filmmakers’ festival by celebrating the best in American independent and foreign films, along side high-profile and prestigious award contenders.
Our yearly guide celebrates everything that makes the festival great, delving into the featured films, different aspects of the festival including its documentary and educational sections, and offers comprehensive listings of screenings, so you can get a feel for what to expect at the next festival.
In 2023, the festival will run from October 5-15th 2023. In the meantime, peruse these pages for past coverage and watch this space for updates on the festival’s next edition!
Explore the 47th Festival
MVFF 47: The Festival’s Directors Share Their Top Five Film Picks
To help guide you through the sea of films on offer at MVFF 47, Fishkin and MVFF Director of Programming Zoë Elton have each chosen five extraordinary films they believe should not be missed.
¡Viva el Cine! at the Mill Valley Film Festival Highlights Latin American Cinema
MVFF’s ¡Viva el Cine! program is an opportunity to experience a universe of Latin American and Latinx cinema from across the globe.
Alone in the Dark, Together: Moviegoing in Marin Is Alive and Well
Several Marin movie theaters are striving to keep theatrical exhibition a meaningful part of audiences’ lives.
Women’s Empowerment, January 6th and Endangered Wolves: Documentaries Tackling Today’s Biggest Issue at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival
MVFF’s Active Cinema program is a curated selection of six extraordinary documentaries tackling some of the most timely issues impacting our world.
