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Mill Valley Film Festival 2025 The 48th Mill Valley Film Festival took place from Oct. 2 to 12, celebrating 11 days of world-class cinema with acclaimed U.S. and international films, thought-provoking documentaries and family favorites. This year’s event included a Tribute Night honoring filmmaker Spike Lee, who received the MVFF Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 11. Screenings and events were held across the Bay Area, including the Smith Rafael Film Center, Sequoia Cinema, Lark Theater and the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA). The festival also marked the 10th anniversary of Mind the Gap, its gender equity initiative spotlighting the work of women and non-binary filmmakers. For more information on the film festival, visit mvff.com.
Rental Family writer and director Hikari made an appearance at the Oct. 12 closing night screening of her film.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, left, and Jonas Akerlund, director of the documentary Metallica Saved My Life.
The star of Hamnet , Jessie Buckley, was interviewed Oct. 2 prior to the opening night screening of her film.
The work of actor Joel Edgerton was celebrated with a screening of his new film, Train Dreams .
Renowned director Spike Lee was pictured smiling ear to ear after being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 11.
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