Middleburg Film Festival Opens Four-Day Run With 45 New Features
The Middleburg Film Festival opened Thursday, October 15, 2026, with sell-outs including Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut'.
The Middleburg Film Festival opened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, launching a four-day run at the Salamander resort in Virginia, according to IndieWire.
This year's festival presents about 45 new features. Sell-outs include Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' (A24), the Sundance hit 'Wicker' (Black Bear), and the TIFF crowdpleaser 'I Play Rocky' (Amazon/MGM).
Friday's schedule features Seth Rogen in conversation and the annual Women's lunch. Olivia Colman, Julianne Moore, Léa Seydoux and director Marie Kreutzer are expected at the festival.
Searchlight distribution chief Derval Whelan is accompanying Martin McDonagh ('Wild Horse Nine') and Tony Gilroy ('Behemoth!') at the festival. On Saturday, a panel will be moderated with Middleburg producer-advisors Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger and Bill Pullman.
Festival Circuit
London is still underway, and AFI FEST kicks off in Los Angeles on October 21. Cannes prize-winners 'Fatherland' and 'Minotaur' may contend for the fifth international feature slot. Palme d'Or winner 'Fjord,' director winner 'La Bola Negra,' Cannes Actress-co-winner 'All of a Sudden,' and Venice hit 'Possible Love' are the likely top four.
Diane Warren has 17 Oscar nominations and no wins.
Quick answers
When did the Middleburg Film Festival open?
The festival opened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a four-day run.
How many new features are at Middleburg this year?
About 45 new features are being presented.
Which films are sold out at Middleburg?
'The Debut,' 'Wicker,' and 'I Play Rocky' are among the sell-outs.