See the films. Meet the filmmakers. Be inspired.
Experience the magic of indie filmmaking at RICHMOND FILM NETWORK INDIE FEST! A full day celebrating bold voices, big dreams, and unforgettable stories on the big screen. Rub shoulders with the creative minds bringing scripts to life and cheer on local talent — 11 of the 18 films are made right here in Virginia! With exciting guest filmmakers joining from beyond our borders, this is the place to discover fresh cinema and be part of something special. Grab your ticket and get inspired!
12PM – FEATURE FOCUS
THE HITCHHIKER EFFECT – *Zack Van Eyck, Maurertown – Paranormal Dramedy – 1:16:00
COSMO – *V. Long (VCU), Richmond – Sci-Fi 18:14
REVERB -*John Westmoreland & Matthew Westmoreland (Penn State), Richmond – Drama 15:23
THE LAKE – *Rob Hochstetter & Alex Gerber (William & Mary), Williamsburg – Drama 11:42
BREATHE – *Kenneth Nguyễn & Jaden Kilkenny (UVa), Herndon – Drama 7:32
PURGATORY PROCESSING *Sophie DeWorken (Hollins), Richmond – Comedy 22:27
THE MOST DELICIOUS GAME – *Ethan Schmaltz, Ann Arbor – Comedy/Thriller 10:00
EMERGENCY BROADCAST – *Holden Conner, Sterling – Thriller 30:02
DEPART NOT – *Robert J. Kendzie, Fredericksburg – Drama/Horror 6:29
ESCAPE POD: EPISODE 1 – *Sam Housman, Lynchburg – Sci-Fi Webisode 8:01
YOUNG LEGEND – Donovan J. Gardener & Praheme Prophet, Richmond/Los Angeles – Documentary 14:00
THE KKKENNEL – *Julian Banks, Newport News – Comedy 11:28
7PM – BI-COASTAL BEAT
SLEEPING WITH GUS – *Antony Raymond, New York – Comedy 9:04
BITE ME – Clarence Williams, IV, Los Angeles – Horror/Comedy 10:00
END OF STORY – Adam Mackie, New York – Psychological Fantasy 19:22
WELL-ROUNDED – Sancheev Ravichandran, Brooklyn – Romantic Dramedy 10:30
THREE SESSIONS – *Erica Michelle Singleton, Van Nuys – Drama 19:32
PAPI CHULO – *Anthony Rojas, New York – Romantic Dramedy 14:54
*scheduled to appear
When: Saturday, August 9
Where: The Park RVA, 1407 Cummings Drive, Richmond
Navigation Note: Use 1415 Rhoadmiller Street for GPS. This takes you directly to the entry gate marked CodeRVA Regional High School — you’re in the right place. Look above the gate for The Park signage. CodeRVA is on the first floor; The Park is upstairs.
- $15 in advance, $18 day of show
- Or get fully immersed with an all-day pass: $50 in advance, $60 day of event
Preview: Catch the filmmakers on the RFN Podcast!
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