Vermont Film & Folklore Festival Nov 5th-8th 2026
A Celebration of Storytelling in All Its Forms
VFFF brings together film, oral tradition, and written word in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary experience rooted in community, culture, and creativity.
About the Festival
The Vermont Film and Folklore Festival serves Southern Vermont through an annual celebration of storytelling. Highlighting its role in shaping shared values while discovering and supporting exceptional voices in film and beyond.
Co-founded by Tim Rhys and Karol Martesko-Fenster, the festival unites cinema with traditional and contemporary storytelling to create a unique cultural experience that resonates across generations.
Our Mission
VFFF exists to celebrate, preserve, and elevate storytelling in all its forms.
Through film, writing, poetry, art, and spoken word, the festival:
Showcases emerging and established storytellers
Explores the connection between modern media and traditional folklore
Strengthens community through shared narratives
Highlights voices from Vermont and around the world
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Meet the Judges
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