Join us for our first annual “Echoes in the Dark” Short Film Showcase—highlighting short films directed by Black filmmakers in the horror/thriller/science-fiction genre(s)! Trick-or-Treat yourself to films by directors Tom White, Ashley Broadway, Wesley Smith, Caitlin Whitaker, and Ashley Dean on Saturday, October 25th at The Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA. Doors open at 12:30 PM.… Read more »

The Richmond Film Network Indie Fest returns to The Park RVA (1407 Cummings Drive) on Saturday, November 15 for Season Two, Episode Four–marking its fourth and final festival planned for this year. This installment features 18 powerful short films, including 7 Virginia films, 6 national, and 5 international. Ten filmmakers are *scheduled to appear and participate in… Read more »

THE RICHMOND 48 HOUR HORROR FILM PROJECT SCARES THIS SUNDAY! This past weekend, 37 fearless filmmaking teams took on the ultimate creative challenge: to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in just 48 hours. Armed only with a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue revealed just moments before the clock started… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 21st Adrenaline Film Project!  The deadline for submissions is today!  October 14th, 2025. The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking competition in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the… Read more »

Submissions for the 32nd Annual James River Short Film Showcase are now open. We implore you to share your work with the world! 20mins Max, all genres accepted, $3000 in total prizes! Check out the details and submit your film via our FilmFreeway Page   James River Short Film Showcase is a mini-festival devoted to… Read more »

Actor Insiders Group – October Meeting How to Produce your First Independent Film and Star in it! Hosted by Final Act Drama When:  October 23, 2025 7pm EST Where: On-line over Zoom Register here: https://finalactdrama.com/actors-insiders-group/ We’re excited to welcome Producer and Veteran Actor Josh Murray as our guest speaker! Josh has successfully produced and starred in multiple… Read more »

🎬 Mark your calendars — the Washington West Film Festival is coming to Reston, VA from October 9–13, 2025! Founded in 2011 by Brad Russell, WWFF brings together film and philanthropy, donating 100% of box office proceeds to support communities. Over five days, enjoy a lineup of narrative and documentary films — shorts, features, premieres,… Read more »

It’s almost time for one of Virginia’s most anticipated cinematic events: the Middleburg Film Festival! 🎬 October 16–19, 2025 Set against the picturesque backdrop of Virginia wine country, the Middleburg Film Festival offers a carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films — many of which go on to become major award-season contenders. In addition… Read more »

You’re invited to meet & mingle & network at The Women in Film & Video RVA Happy Hour this Thu Oct 9th, 5-7 pm at VMFA’s Best Cafe on 1st floor, atrium entrance – BuyYOB All VA based filmmakers are welcome. Join WIFV today www.wifv.org/join WIFV’s RVA board members & hosts, Virginia Bertholet and Robin… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival October 22nd – 26th Charlottesville, VA Tickets are now on sale! To see the full schedule and buy tickets, please visit: https://virginiafilmfestival.org/  

**RUSH CALL 9/27** **PAID POSITION** *VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** PIXIS DRONES IS LOOKING FOR MULTIPLE PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS TO ASSIST WITH DRONE LIGHT SHOW SETUP AND BREAKDOWN IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA DATE: 9/27/25 CALL TIME: 12PM RATE: $25/hr 8 Hour Guarantee (potential for overtime) LOCATION: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA DINNER PROVIDED NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please call or text… Read more »

Join film producers Mark Ricche (https://www.crypticpictures.com) and Alyscia Cunningham (https://herhousemedia.com) in this session on launching your own horror franchise. Discussion topics will include: building your team from scratch, the tricks of film production and mastering post from festivals to distribution. An “Ask the Filmmakers Anything” block will conclude the session. Wednesday, October 1, 6:30-8:00 pm… Read more »

In less than three weeks, the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project kicks off, and we couldn’t be more excited about this annual filmmaking rite of passage taking place right here in RVA! Mark your calendars for October 10-12, when filmmakers from Richmond and beyond will race against the clock to create cinematic magic in just 48 hours! 32… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 21st Adrenaline Film Project! The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking competition in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned a genre, line of dialogue,… Read more »

The 2025 Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival Lineup is Here The festival, now in its 9th year, will take place November 20-23, 2025, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) in Richmond, Virginia. The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival aims to amplify native voices and reframe Native… Read more »

It’s almost time for Richmond’s fan-favorite film festival: the Richmond International Film Festival! September 23-28, 2025 🍿 One of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 160 film premieres to RVA, in addition to nightly local, national, and international music performances, panels, and Q&As, the red carpet awards, mixers, and… Read more »

CALLING ALL ACTORS! Join the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project for in-person auditions on Monday, September 29, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library Meeting Room, 2100 Libbie Lake East St., Richmond. This is your opportunity to showcase your talent and connect directly with local filmmakers who are actively seeking actors for their horror… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance will host an in-person seminar/master class on directing, led by award-winning director Jesse Vaughan, details below! When: September 23rd – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main Street Richmond, VA REGISTER HERE – https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-6316741/Registration – $15 fee This in-person master class offers a unique opportunity for… Read more »

Stunts have a huge visual impact, pumping up production value in a visceral, human way that CGI just can’t touch. But you have to do them right and that means a combination of thorough prep and skilled execution. Jeff Wilhelm, a stunt coordinator and performer with decades of experience, will explain why the best time… Read more »

How to 48 featuring The Sunroom  Learn exactly how The Sunroom created this year’s Best Film, “Hamburger,” in just two days. City Producer Lisa Giles will break down the contest rules and procedures, while The Sunroom team—Mike Thibodeau (writer/director), Alec Gary (director of photography), and Ryan Gary (sound mixer)—share their strategies for conquering production on… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Thursday, Sept 11, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Best Café at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, 1st Floor, Richmond, VA 23220 Organized by Virginia Bertholet and Robin Farmer Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event… Read more »

Light House Studio invites you to purchase tickets for the 24th Annual Youth Film Festival, which will take place on Sunday September 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, VA. Light House Studio’s Youth Film Festival is a wonderful celebration of our community, students, and great filmmaking. The festival highlights student’s… Read more »

Women in Film & Video Join us for the next Editors Roundtable Zoom Meeting – “Rights & Clearance Issues for Editors”! We’ll dive into the important legal stuff like copyright, intellectual property, and rights clearances—basically, all the things you need to know to keep your projects and clients out of trouble. Seth Polansky, a lawyer… Read more »

Richmond Film Network Presents SONIC STORYTELLING: Sync, Scores & Songwriting for Cinema Richmond is a city bursting with musical and cinematic talent. What happens when those worlds finally collide? Join us for an electric evening that peels back the curtain on the soundtrack of independent film and reveals the stories of sync licensing, scoring, and… Read more »