Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Falls Church area. This will be an in-person event organized by Amelia Milstein. Register to let us know how many seats to save!   Where & When Northside Social 205 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046   Start: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM End:… Read more »

Richmond — Independent filmmakers behind the award-winning drama series Sundays After Church are opening the doors to their creative process with “How We Shot It: The Sundays After Church Bootcamp,” an immersive one-day filmmaking intensive taking place on June 14, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. Hosted by Amanda Delore, the bootcamp gives aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers,… Read more »

Hello, We experienced a very successful 2026 Indie short Film Festival in the heart of Charlottesville, Va. The festival included the screening of 131 films, a screenwriting competition, table reads, Brunch Awards, seven panel discussions, post-screening Q&As, a cinematography workshop, a launch party, a filmmaker and sponsor lounge, and it received a Proclamation from the… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance NOVA District Event! When: May 21st – 6:30 PM Where: Barbizon – 6437 G General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 Step into a world where creativity meets technology, at the Lighting Showcase and Networking Event, where we bring together the brightest minds in the film industry’s lighting sector. Hosted by Barbizon Lighting… Read more »

Women in Film & Video Event! Brambly Park 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Start: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM End: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. RSVP at this link:… Read more »

Save the date for the next Virginia Filmmakers Movie Night! Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026. Time: Doors open at 5:50 PM for networking; Program starts at 6:40 PM; Event ends at 8:30 PM Location: Midlothian Branch Library: 100 Millworks Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23114 Due to only having 100 seats at most, an RSVP is… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit new narrative and documentary features, short films, and independent and international projects across all genres to the 2026 Virginia Film Festival, which will run October 21-25, 2026. Every Fall in Charlottesville, the VAFF showcases celebrated… Read more »

The 2026 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is open for submissions from Virginia residents and students attending Virginia schools, from April 6 through May 25. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time, the competition… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – April 14 Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. Tuesday, April 14, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Organized by Yossera Bouchtia and Laura Seltzer-Duny  ***The Virginia Film… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Event! Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Clarendon/Arlington, VA area? This will be an in-person event organized by Sandra Brennan. Register to let us know how many seats to save! When: April 10th, 2026, 9am-10am Where: 3110 10th St. North – Arlington, VA 22201 Register At: Coffee in… Read more »

ECHOES OF DREAD makes its theatrical premiere this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Experience it the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen. For more info about the film, visit: https://markhyde.com/echoes-of-dread/ 10:30 a.m. this Saturday March 28th 2026 University Mall Theatres 10659-A Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22032 ***The Virginia Film Office is not… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance NoVA District invites you to a Masterclass Headshot event! Join us for an evening of fun with industry professionals and a chance to network with VPA District leadership and members. This event is free for VPA and SAG-AFTRA members! A great headshot can make all the difference. But what separates a… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Event AI for Good with Craig Martin These are interesting times for creatives. We are facing all kinds of obstacles, yet we are resilient as storytellers and have been for millennia. Artificial Intelligence is the latest technology threatening our ability to earn a living as media professionals. But, just like every other… Read more »

JAMES RIVER 32nd FILM FESTIVAL When: March 29th – April 4th  Richmond, VA Venues include: Virginia film museum of fine arts, Grace Street Theater, and Studio Two Three. Tickets on sale now! To buy tickets and see full schedule, please visit: FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

The 2026 Ampersand Festival offers many opportunities for the Virginia Film Community, the week of March 16th-22nd. For a full list of their virtual and in-person workshops, please visit this link. https://www.ampersandfestival.com/summit The festival’s Industry Summit features professional workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions with special guests and W&M alumni. These events offer attendees the opportunity… Read more »

A 1-day live Zoom bootcamp that gives you a clear A–Z filmmaking roadmap, & your next right steps to build momentum & get your film funded! When: Online event Sunday, Mar 8 at 1 pm EDT Organized by Ron Newcomb If your project feels stalled, this is for you. Grab your free seat – and… Read more »

Make a film in 48 hours and attend its Premiere Screening! We’re shaking things up for 2026! For the first time ever, the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project will shoot in June! Why the change? We wanted to give filmmakers more breathing room between the Summer project and the Horror project in October. It’s time to start… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – March 10th Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park.   Tuesday, March 10, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Event organized by Virginia Bertholet… Read more »

**Free Virginia Black Film Festival panel tickets available!** The 3rd annual VA Black Film Festival will take place February 19-22 in beautiful Williamsburg. The event will have screenings, premieres, seminars, and panels, including tomorrow’s ‘Filming in Virginia – Old Dominion: New Vision’ featuring the Virginia Film Office’s own Andy Edmunds. The talk will take place… Read more »

Light House Studio Presents: The 4th Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected]. lighthousestudio.org/oddsandends   Charlottesville, VA, February 13, 2026 – Light House Studio is excited to announce that the Fourth Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival will be held February 20-21 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH WORKSHOPS!! EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026!  CHARLOTTESVILLE VA! Choose from FEBRUARY 28 OR MARCH 21 –Basic (Beginning) Equestrian – 9 am (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 11 am –Advanced Equestrian – 12 noon (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 2 pm EXCITING NEWS! We… Read more »

Richmond’s Cadence Theatre is holding Pipeline 2026, their annual stage & screen writers retreat. This includes 6 professionals with workshops and one-on-one sessions covering writing & producing. Participants will explore how different environments can influence their stories—and how their inimitable vision brings them to life. In addition to generous independent writing time, the retreat features… Read more »

The Richmond District has rescheduled our State of the Industry event to February 25th. We look forward to seeing everyone at Hardywood on February 25th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration is still open. Grab your spot, register here! When: February 25th – 6:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Hardywood Craft Brewery – 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond,… Read more »

The DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum, taking place February 11–16, 2026, in Washington, DC at Regal Gallery Place, features 10 seminars and masterclasses focused on sound, filmmaking craft, emerging formats, and the business of independent film. Programming highlights include: Cinematic Worlds: Immersive Sound & Film, with industry leaders from ARTECHOUSE and OTT House Audio… Read more »