**Opening Night Ceremony + Wine & Cheese Reception | VAEFF 2026** Join us on the first night of the festival to kick off VAEFF 2026 at the iconic Cinema Village! The opening night ceremony will take place on Friday, November 13th 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 2026.