Friday Schedule
Friday, November 22
Location
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Opening Night Ceremony at Cinema Village
Join us on the first night of the festival to kick off VAEFF 2024 at the iconic Cinema Village!
The opening night ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22nd from 7pm – 9pm at Cinema Village. We hope you’ll join us for the event to take photos, meet the artists, and watch trailers as a sneak peek into what’s in store for the rest of the festival! Enjoy wine and cheese as you mingle and celebrate the beginning of VAEFF 2024.
9:00pm – 11:00pm | Screening + Artist Q&A
Beauty, Sex & Shame (VAEFF 2024)
The “Beauty, Sex & Shame” program examines the interplay of aesthetics, sexuality, and self-perception as expressed through fashion, art, and visual narrative.
Saturday Schedule
Saturday, November 23
Location
4:00pm – 6:00pm | Screening + Artist Q&A
Something is wrong… Very wrong (VAEFF 2024)
The “Something is wrong… very wrong” program represents our struggle to perceive the eerie, unstable and seemingly unpredictable state of our present world.
6:30pm – 8:30pm | Screening + Artist Q&A
Color, Movement, & Fashion (VAEFF 2024)
The “Color, Movement, & Fashion” program highlights conceptually and stylistically innovative films from various genres, including music video, dance, animation, and fashion film.
9:00pm – 11:00pm | Screening + Artist Q&A
The Pulse (VAEFF 2024)
“Throughout my career, my interests have continued to evolve and change. Whereas in the past I may have primarily focused on fashion and music-driven videos, my spectrum has broadened. Today, I’m drawn to works that reflect the diversity of our world and its cultures, whether through dance, music, fashion, lifestyle, design, or art. These can take shape in narrative, experimental, or more traditional formats. This shift is what inspired The Pulse: a platform born from my deep passion for creativity, highlighting productions from the past year that have captured my attention and reflect the current pulse of global creative expression”
Niccolo Montanari has been a VAEFF Guest Curator since 2016. He is the founder of Curation Hour, a platform that amplifies the voices of filmmakers through curated screenings with partner festivals, online features, and network building.
Sunday Schedule
Sunday, November 24
Location
3:00pm – 5:00pm | Screening + Artist Q&A
Video Art Behind The Scenes Workshop With VAEFF Artists | VAEFF 2024
An artist-focused workshop that takes you behind the scenes of experimental films at VAEFF 2024! Join us for engaging discussions with select filmmakers and artists as they reveal the creative process, production insights, and ideas that shape their work. These exclusive behind-the-scenes videos are part of the official VAEFF 2024 lineup, offering a rare glimpse into the vision and artistry behind the most captivating visuals in the festival. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the creators and gain a deeper understanding of the artistry in action!
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Screening
Between Fashion & Music (VAEFF 2024)
“What lies between fashion and music? A vast spectrum of works that value style and aesthetic, whether visual or auditory. Now in its eighth edition, this programme has become a role and opportunity that I truly cherish. It allows me to share with you my perspective on some of the most influential recent video works in fashion and music. Mind you, this isn’t intended as a ‘Best of Music and Fashion Films 2024’, but rather a reflection of my current curatorial voice across these worlds. ” – Niccolo Montanari
Niccolo Montanari has been a VAEFF Guest Curator since 2016. He is the founder of Curation Hour, a platform that amplifies the voices of filmmakers through curated screenings with partner festivals, online features, and network building.
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Screening + Artist Q&A
On The Edge (VAEFF 2024)
The “On The Edge” program presents films that push and explore social, societal, and psychological boundaries.