Rose Kuo has been named the new Artistic Director of the California Film Institute (CAFILM), a newly created leadership position to guide the organization’s artistic vision and ensure a seamless program leadership transition in the years ahead.
Mill Valley Film Festival
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Rose Kuo Named Artistic Director of California Film Institute
Rose Kuo (courtesy CAFILM)
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Tonatiuh to be Honored at Mill Valley Film Festival for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’
Tonatiuh in Kiss of the Spider Woman (Roadside Attractions) Tonatiuh will be honored at the upcoming Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF48) with a Spotlight Program and MVFF Award, for “his transformative artistry in Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, bringing emotional depth and fearless authenticity to a role that resonates on both personal and cultural levels.”
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48th Mill Valley Film Festival Reveals Lineup – Closing with Rental Family Starring Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser in Rental Family (James Lisle/Searchlight Pictures) The 48th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) taking place October 2–12, 2025 revealed the full lineup of 138 films from 40 countries.
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Mill Valley Film Festival to Open with Hamnet Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal
Hamnet, directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, Eternals) and starring Jessie Buckley (Women Talking, The Lost Daughter, Wild Rose) and Paul Mescal (Gladiator, Aftersun) will open this year’s 48th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF48), presented by the California Film Institute (CAFILM).
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Official Poster for 48th Mill Valley Film Festival
The California Film Institute (CAFILM) shared the official poster design for the 48th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF48) taking place from October 2 – 13, 2025, in Marin County and Berkeley.
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Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave’ Wins Top Audience Favorite Award at 47th Mill Valley Film Festival
Conclave (Focus Features) Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave’ took the top prize of the MVFF Overall Audience Favorite at 47th Mill Valley Film Festival which wrapped after screening 132 films.
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‘All We Imagine as Light’ Filmmaker Payal Kapadia Gets Spotlight at Mill Valley Film Festival
Payal Kapadia (courtesy CAFILM, MVFF47) Filmmaker Payal Kapadia will be honored with a Spotlight Program along with the prestigious Mind the Gap Award for her groundbreaking work in global cinema, at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF47).
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Conclave, Nightbitch, and ‘Better Man’ Headline 47th Mill Valley Film Festival Lineup
Conclave (Focus Features) The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) taking place October 3–13, 2024 revealed this year’s lineup featuring 129 films from 40 countries, including 77 premieres, with 51% of the films directed or co-directed by women or non-binary filmmakers..
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47th Mill Valley Film Festival Confirms Local Bay Area, California Films Debuting at Fest
Democracy Noir directed by Connie Field (courtesy CAFILM) The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), returning to Marin County October 3-13, 2024, revealed the initial lineup of local films set to debut at this year’s Festival,.
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Danielle Deadwyler to Receive Acting Award Honors at Mill Valley Film Festival
Danielle Deadwyler in The Piano Lesson (Netflix) Actress Danielle Deadwyler (Till) will receive the MVFF Award for acting at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). The festival will host a Spotlight presentation of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson, starring Deadwyler along with Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu,.
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‘Conclave’ Starring Ralph Fiennes Premieres as Closing Film of Mill Valley Film Festival
Conclave (Focus Features) The Vatican-set psychological thriller film Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, and starring Ralph Fiennes will make its West Coast premiere as the opening film of the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival on Thursday, October 3.
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Jude Law to Receive Special Tribute at Mill Valley Film Festival
Jude Law (courtesy California Film Institute / Mill Valley Film Festival) The California Film Institute (CAFILM) will honor BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law with a prestigious tribute at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) scheduled to run from October 3rd through 13th, 2024.