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Valley Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years Before Closing

9/11/2025

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The Valley Film Festival (VFF) marks its 25th and final event starting Sept. 17, featuring 49 films, including local works.
Opening night presents the world premiere of “Dorothea,” a drama about a serial killer, while the closing program showcases the comedy “The Prospect.”
Founded in 2000 by Tracey Adlai, VFF supported local filmmakers and included panels on indie film distribution and crowdfunding.
The festival concludes due to market saturation and the decline of independent theaters post-COVID-19.
Organizers remain optimistic about future opportunities for filmmakers.

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Story summary

The Valley Film Festival (VFF) marks its 25th and final event starting Sept. 17, featuring 49 films, including local works.
Opening night presents the world premiere of “Dorothea,” a drama about a serial killer, while the closing program showcases the comedy “The Prospect.”
Founded in 2000 by Tracey Adlai, VFF supported local filmmakers and included panels on indie film distribution and crowdfunding.
The festival concludes due to market saturation and the decline of independent theaters post-COVID-19.
Organizers remain optimistic about future opportunities for filmmakers.