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

Richmond – Extras casting call for Indie feature – July 24th-August 24th – Paid

TALENT - Richmond - BG Casting BIRD IN HAND Indie Film, PAID Seeking LOCAL non-union Background talent Compensation: $100/day Shooting Day Range: July 24th - ...

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For Virginians

Get Involved

Virginia crew, actors, extras, students, and film lovers Heres where you go to become more involved in Virginias 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 Virginias 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

Filmed in Central Virginia in 2023, 'Griffin in Summer', from director Nicholas Colia, premiered at Tribeca in June 2024, receiving the Founders Award for best U.S. narrative feature. The coming-of-age feature film follows Griffin, a fourteen-year-old aspiring playwright, over the course of a summer vacation as he tries to bring his ambitious artistic vision to life, while becoming enamored with a local handyman. Starring Everett Blunck, Melanie Lynskey, Owen Teague, and Kathryn Newton, 'Griffin in Summer' is genuinely hilarious and insightful, and creating tons of buzz already. Stay tuned for how to view.

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