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Video: 48th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival

Chris McNicholas, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2025
Chris McNicholas
The marquee of the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael.

The Bay Area rolled out the red carpet earlier this month for the 48th annual Mill Valley Film Festival, which took place in four different cities across the Bay. The festival featured guest appearances from some of Hollywood’s biggest names, as well as screenings of some of the most highly anticipated films of 2025. Watch the video to find out more.

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