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

Dunnington Mansion

Forsaken Beauty: Vintage and deserted. An abandoned, Victorian Mansion ideal for that unique artistic eye to showcase an extra-ordinary beauty. This 8500 square foot home offers 3 floors including the attic (stunning). The original 19th century conservatory or orangery is still standing and is an extremely rare find!! Over 90% of these personal greenhouses from that era no longer exist! This truly is a one-of-a-kind location! The property itself is abandoned, but it is located just minutes from Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College and all the amenities of a college town. Proceeds go to The Dunnington Mansion Foundation, a registered 501c3 nonprofit for the purposes of rehabilitating the structure so it is not lost to time.

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From The Hotline

Zoom – WIFV Casting your film workshop – July 9th – Fee

Women in Film and Video present: Casting your film workshop! You've got the script, now you need the actors! In this workshop, Anne Chapman ...

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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

Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

America's 250th anniversary (and Virginia's beautiful Mount Vernon), get the Larry David treatment in the upcoming series "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," premiering on HBO on Friday, June 26! New episodes will air every Friday through August 7, following Larry's characteristically unconventional journey through the people, places, and stories that have shaped the nation. As you watch, keep an eye out for George Washington's Mount Vernon, where the production filmed scenes in the estate's new Education Center. The state-of-the-art facility plays a featured role in the series and highlights Mount Vernon's ongoing efforts to bring America's founding story to new generations.

Be sure to tune in and see how one of Virginia's most iconic historic destinations helps bring America's story—and Larry David's version of it—to life. Friday, June 26 9 PM ET. HBO & HBO Max.

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