A closer look at “Middleburg Film Festival 2026: Siân Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ to Close, Netflix’s ‘La Bola N”, exactly as the source publishes it. The 14th Middleburg Film Festival, running October 15–18 in Virginia, has announced its closing film and two major spotlight selections. Siân Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ will close the festival, bringing the story of disability rights activist Judith Heumann to the big screen. Netflix’s ‘La Bola Negra’ will be the Friday Spotlight, and Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ has also been added to the lineup.
These additions join an already robust program, reinforcing the festival’s reputation for showcasing awards contenders and compelling independent cinema. The inclusion of high-profile titles from Netflix and acclaimed directors like Heder and Gilroy signals the festival’s growing influence in the fall festival circuit. For film lovers and industry insiders, Middleburg offers an early look at potential Oscar contenders in an intimate setting. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.