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

Virginia International Raceway - VIR

Paul Newman once said, “If there’s a heaven on Earth, it’s VIR.” As the 12-year home of Car and Driver’s Lightning Lap, VIRginia International Raceway is an iconic North American track near Danville, Virginia. Featuring rolling hills and miles of lush forest on an expansive 1,300-acre property, VIR has secured a spot on an esteemed shortlist of the world’s most iconic tracks. Perfect for groups of all sizes, VIR’s property offers a 3.37 mile track, off-roading area, skid pad, banquet hall, tavern, 7,000 sq. ft. indoor gallery space, ample crew parking, basecamp area, luxury and economy crew housing, and ability to build onsite. VIR’s amenities make it an unparalleled venue for the film industry.

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From The Hotline

Governor Northam Announces $70 Million Rebuild VA Economic Recovery Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

Film/production companies, sole proprietors, and independent contractors in the industry that meet additional listed criteria can qualify for this program Please see ...

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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

Virginia-filmed The Good Lord Bird Premieres October 4

The Blumhouse Television limited series The Good Lord Bird will premiere October 4, 2020 on Showtime. The project filmed entirely in Virginia during summer and fall 2019.

The seven-episode project, based on James McBride's National Book Award-winning novel, centers on a young enslaved person known as Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson) who becomes a member of John Brown's (Ethan Hawke) motley family of abolitionist soldiers.

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