The Virginia Film Office is dedicated to the art and business of filmmaking. We connect clients with amazing locations, resources and creative solutions for projects of all types and sizes. From the infancy of an idea, to the emotional goodbye at the wrap party—we are your production partner throughout the entire process. The VFO is proud to be recognized as one of the most knowledgeable, effective and helpful film commissions, worldwide.

Featured Location

Oak Ridge Estate

Located in scenic Arrington, Virginia, historic Oak Ridge was built in 1802 and encompasses 4,800 acres. Included on the property is the main mansion, green house, carriage house, guest house, historic train station, horse racing track, church, gardens, bridge over train tracks, farmland, forests and open fields. A multitude of film locations on one property and extremely film friendly!

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From The Hotline

Suffolk – Casting call for student short film – 11/20-11/21 – Unpaid

Student Film Senior Project Short Film NON-UNION Producer: Madison Couch Director: Jared Robinson Casting Director(s): Jared Robinson, Madison Couch Shoot Date(s): November 20-21st, 2025 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia (Filming ...

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For Virginians

Get Involved

Virginia crew, actors, extras, students, and film lovers – Here’s where you go to become more involved in Virginia’s film community.

Incentives

More than just tax credits!

Tax credits, grants, a sales and use tax exemption and a hotel tax exemption are part of Virginia’s incentive program.

Resources

Helpful resources

A one-stop-shop for production support including state agencies, professional organizations and local travel information and maps.

About Us

Get to know the VFO

Explorers and thinkers who always are looking for new ways to help make the motion picture industry in Virginia thrive.

Coming Attraction

Griffin in Summer

NOW IN THEATERS! Filmed in Richmond, Virginia, "Griffin in Summer" had its world premiere at Tribeca, taking home multiple awards. "Griffin" tells the story of fourteen-year-old Griffin Nafly, the most ambitious playwright of his generation, and his encounter with a twenty-five-year-old handyman named Brad. His life (and play) are irreversibly changed. Click below for current showtimes.

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