Vail Film Festival
Where: Vail, Colorado
When: March 30 - April 2, 2006
Background: The Vail Film Festival is presented by the Vail Film Institute, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to fostering independent cinema. In close partnership with the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts and the Colorado Film Commission, the Vail Film Festival is a platform for independent filmmakers to screen their productions in an incredible atmosphere.
Tel: (212) 448-0111
Email: info@vailfilmfestival.org
Web: www.vailfilmfestival.org

Valleyfest Independent Film Festival
Where: Knoxville, Tennessee
When: April 9-13, 2004(last known date)
Background: The festival is dedicated to providing a venue for independent filmmakers as well as entertainment for the Knoxville film audience.
Tel: (865) 577-9941
Email: euphoric@esper.com
Web: www.valleyfest.com

Valley International Film Festival
Where: North Hollywood, CA
When: March 17-26, 2006
Background: VIFF supports films and screenplays that inspire, educate, challenge our motives, entertain all ages, and will showcase emerging filmmakers and screenplay artists that believe in entertainment that does not contain gratuitous violence, or profanity, but believes in "great storytelling with fabulous production values."
Tel: (818) 968-0051
Fax: (818) 487-1947
Email: info@viffi.org
Web: www.viffi.org

Vampire Film Series and Festival
Where: Beverly Hills, CA
When: July 2005(last known date)
Background: This unique festival will blend the myths and icons of Vampires with a selected works film series of some of the best Vampire films produced around the world. Indie filmmakers also get a chance to screen their best Vampire films (Any Length! Any Format!) in the Vampire Film Festival. These film festival films will screen in between the film series. Celebrity speakers, a special Vampire Gothic Ball Party and other surprises are in store.
Tel: 310.271.8209
Fax: 310.550.0420
Email: info@pressacademy.com
Web: www.pressacademy.com/festival

VancityTheatre
Where: Vancouver, Canada
When: June 16-August 26, 2006
Background: The Vancouver International Film Centre and Vancity Theatre is an exciting new centre of excellence for Vancouver's film lovers, both for filmmakers and for cinephiles. It marries the art of film with emerging new technologies and allows the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society to broaden its public, cultural and educational mandate.
Tel: 604.685.0260
Fax: 604.688.8221
Web: www.vifc.org

Vancouver International Film Festival and Trade Forum
Where: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When: September 28-October 13, 2006
Background: One of the largest North American festivals, Vancouver attracts buyers and critics from around the world. The latest in world cinema is featured with special programs for East Asian and nonfiction films.
Tel: 604.685.0260
Fax: 604.688.8221

Email: viff@viff.org / media@viff.org
Web: www.viff.org

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Where: Vancouver, Canada
When: February 17-26, 2006
Background: The Festival's goal is to approach the outdoor communities of the Pacific North-West, and to offer them films and slide presentations dealing with mountain culture and mountain sports. The Festival will also create a platform for the exchange of ideas between filmmakers, outdoor activists, and the public, while at the same time it will support the most artistic and effective ways of communicating outdoor related issues.
Tel: 604.990.1505
Email: info@vimff.org
Web: www.vimff.org

Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
Where: Vancouver, Canada
When: March 30 - April 9, 2006
Background: The longest running Jewish film festival in Canada, the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival’s mandate is to explore the diversity of Jewish life and culture, and promote the discussion of relevant issues and concerns within and beyond the Jewish community. Films are brought in from around the world to contribute to a better understanding of Jewish culture and help dispel hurtful and damaging Jewish stereotypes.
Tel: 604.266.0245
Fax: 604.266.0244
Email: film@vjff.org
Web: www.vjff.org

VC FilmFest - The Visual Communications Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Fest
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: May 4- 11, 2006
Background: The Southland’s largest and most comprehensive celebration of Asian and Pacific diasporic cinema is set for the Directors Guild of America, Arclight Hollywood, David Henry Hwang Theatrre, and Aratani/Japan America Theatre.
Tel: 213.680.4462
Fax: 213.687.4848
Email: info@vconline.org
Web: www.vconline.org

Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival
Where: Victoria, Canada
When: January 27 - February 5, 2006
Background: The Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival, was founded by CineVic, the Society of Independent Filmmakers, in collaboration with Origins Theatre in 1995. To start with the Festival was a low-key event attracting only an audience of a few hundred.
Tel: 250.389.0444
Fax: 250.389.0406
Email: festival@vifvf.com
Web: www.vifvf.com

Victoria Independent Short Film and Video
Where: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
When: January 27-February 5, 2006
Background: Ten day celebration of independent film in beautiful Victoria, BC. Screening features, documentaries, shorts, hosting a film forum, hands on filmmaking for the public and an art exhibition. The most inventive festival in the most gorgeous location.
Tel: 250.389.0444
Fax: 250.389.0406
Email: festival@vifvf.com
Web: www.vifvf.com

ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth
Where: Halifax, Canada
When: September 14 -23, 2006
Background: ViewFinders is a celebration of film and video for youth ages 3-18 that includes a comprehensive school program as well as evening and weekend screenings for families and young adults. ViewFinders features films from around the world geared toward youth with a selection of films made by youth.
Tel: (902) 422-3456
Fax: (902) 422-4006
Email: festival@atlanticfilm.com
Web: www.atlanticfilm.com

Vinegar Hill Film Festival
Where: Charlottesville, Virginia
When: April 2006
Background: ViewFinders is a celebration of film and video for youth ages 3-18 that includes a comprehensive school program as well as evening and weekend screenings for families and young adults. ViewFinders features films from around the world geared toward youth with a selection of films made by youth.
Tel: (434) 295-4302
Email: alexsearls@earthlink.net
Web: www.vinegarhillfilmfestival.com

Virginia Film Festival
Where: Charlottesville, Virginia
When: October 2006
Background: The Virginia Film Festival is a program of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Every year features a different theme.
Tel: 804.982.5277
Fax: 804.924.1447
Email: filmfest@virginia.edu
Web: www.virginia.edu/~vafilm

Vistas Film Festival
Where: Dallas, Texas
When: September 20-24, 2006
Background: The Vistas Film Festival is an international film festival highlighting works by or about Hispanics and Hispanic Culture. The Vistas Film Festival includes feature films, retrospective films, short films and documentaries from the United States, Latin America and Europe. Over 40 films will be presented over the four days of the festival.
Tel: 214.826.9560
Fax: 214.826.9565
Email: vistas@vistasfilmfestival.org
Web: www.vistasfilmfestival.org

Viv and a Movie
Where: San Francisco, California
When: Every Monday, every week
Background: Viv and a Movie is a weekly short film/music/art festival that occurs every Monday in San Francisco. Showcasing some of the best indepandant shorts from around the country, and occasionally the world. We accept all genres from documentary to action to drama to comedy. We accept submissions the whole year round. Our show also picks ups and travels on occasion.
Tel: 913.888.6681
Email: odie@vivandamovie.com
Web: www.vivandamovie.com

Voodoo Film Festival
Where: Florida
When: November 16, 2003(last known date)
Background: Central Florida Festival held in the Fall / Winter. Awards in categories of feature, short, animation, student. All lengths and genres. Minimal entry fee.
Email: info@voodoofilmfest.com
Web: www.voodoofilmfest.com