HeinemansAmerican Symphony, about musician Jon Batiste, was recognized for documentary feature.
The festival included the world premieres of Dylan NarangsTapawingo, Danny WagnersFor the Takingand PrevesSometime, Somewhere.
The festival said it saw 19,698 attendees at paid and free events.
Paul Garnes, Ava DuVernay and Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post talksabout the making of the film “Origin” at the Virginia Film Festival.Photo by Eze Amos/Getty Images
The festival director is vice provost for the arts Jody Kielbasa.
Jon Batiste performs as part of the Virginia Film Festival premiere of ‘American Symphony’Eze Amos/Getty Images
