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Mill Valley Film Festival 2025
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The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), presented by the California Film Institute (CAFILM), is delighted to reveal the initial lineup of local films set to debut at this year’s Festival, returning to Marin County October 2-12, 2025 Among the impressive selection of titles, MVFF is proud to introduce the latest works from acclaimed Bay Area filmmakers as well as films that are shot in the vivid locations of the Bay Area, and tell local historically powerful stories, underscoring the Festival’s commitment to spotlighting both established and up-and-coming talents within the region.
Screenings at:
SMITH RAFAEL FILM CENTER, 1118 4th St, San Rafael
SEQUOIA CINEMA, 25 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley
LARK THEATER, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley
OUTDOOR ART CLUB, 1 West Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley
SF/Arts Curator Insight
The complete schedule will be announced and available online at www.mvff.com on September 9.
MVFF returns with its signature, easygoing ambience and prestige art house fare. On tap: “Sun Ra: Do the Impossible,” a portrait of the theatrical, avant-garde musician, poet and cosmic jazz composer, who claimed he was born on Saturn, and “The Mastermind,” the latest from Kelly Reichardt (“Certain Women”), known for her keenly observed, slice-of life indies. The latter stars the hot young actor Josh O’Connor (a sexy shambles in “Challengers,” who earlier nailed Prince Charles to a fare-thee-well in “The Crown”) as an aspiring art thief embarking on a caper that goes awry.
Sura Wood
Contributing Writer, Film
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