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Middleburg Film Festival Preview: ‘Rustin,’ ‘Saltburn’ Among Buzzy Titles Headed to Virginia

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor How does one create a film festival during an actors strike? Middleburg Film Festival executive director Susan Koch explains she’s approached programming the Virginia fest in the same manner as she has always done. “We looked for the strongest films and a wide range of films that represent diverse voices and ones we feel will expand our view of the world,” she tells Variety.

Now in its 11th year, the festival continues to be a carefully curated weekend of films and conversations, including many of the year’s buzziest titles. “Rustin,” a Netflix biopic of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin that was directed by George C.

Wolfe, will open the four-day fest. Wolfe will receive the festival’s Impact Award for his work in bringing the impactful civil and LGBTQ rights story to the screen.

Searchlight’s “Poor Things” and A24’s “Priscilla” are also among films screening from Oct. 19-21 in the Virginia town. Representation is most important to Koch and the festival team when planning four days of films and conversations. “We have women represented, we have people of color, and the international component is covered with at least eight international language submissions,” says Koch.

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