The Valley Film Festival (VFF) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of thought-provoking storytelling with a showcase of 50 films from around the world, as well as the (818), September 17-21 at the Laemmle NoHo 7 theatre in North Hollywood.

From the twisted mind of Chad Ferrin, Dorothea opens the five-day festival with its World Premiere. Based on true events, the infamous serial killer Dorothea Puente faces her final moments behind bars—but not before revealing the grotesque secrets of her past. From a childhood scarred by abuse and betrayal to the horrors hidden within her Sacramento boarding house, Dorothea’s confessions expose the terrifying path that turned her home into a graveyard. Featuring Susan Priver, Ginger Lynn, Lew Temple, Cyril O'Reilly, Brenda James, Robert Miano, Pat McNeely, and Ezra Buzzington.

Our full schedule may be found here.