Editor needed for short documentary, remote is ok, East Coast preferred. 20-30 minutes due by April 1, 2026. Compensation: $2,250 with co-producer credit. Looking for a creative partner to join the team! Interested? Email resume, reels, and contact number to [email protected] Website: www.ikamproductions.com   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it… Read more »

We cordially invite you to the 2026 ChinaFest Opening Celebration at the University of Richmond, featuring: -A documentary film screening of Dora Fugh Lee: A Life in Art featuring the voice of Chinafest founder, Rose Chen -A conversation with the director, Samantha Cheng -A celebratory reception, catered by Peter Chang -The Irby B. Brown One Man… Read more »

December 11th, 2025 6:30 p.m. Thundershot Studios REGISTER HERE Enjoy networking with friends in the film industry! Catch up with your fellow professionals at one of Northern Virginia’s best production venues, all dressed up for the holidays. We’re anticipating another blowout networking event with ThunderShot Studios located at 9425-B Mathy Drive in Fairfax, Virginia. We’ll… Read more »

THIS EVENT IS POSTONED DUE TO WEATHER.  CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION. Join us for a fun and festive holiday celebration in the Richmond District! Members and guests are welcome to attend. We will provide food and drinks, wear your festive gear, and come ready to celebrate the Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District! Date: December… Read more »

The Richmond Film Network Indie Fest returns to The Park RVA (1407 Cummings Drive) on Saturday, November 15 for Season Two, Episode Four–marking its fourth and final festival planned for this year. This installment features 18 powerful short films, including 7 Virginia films, 6 national, and 5 international. Ten filmmakers are *scheduled to appear and participate in… Read more »

THE RICHMOND 48 HOUR HORROR FILM PROJECT SCARES THIS SUNDAY! This past weekend, 37 fearless filmmaking teams took on the ultimate creative challenge: to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in just 48 hours. Armed only with a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue revealed just moments before the clock started… Read more »

Part 2 of this acclaimed master class offers a deep dive into the art and execution of professional directing, spanning narrative filmmaking, music videos, and commercials. Led by Emmy-winning director Jesse Vaughan, this advanced-level course is designed for filmmakers ready to refine their voice, lead larger productions, and step confidently into long-form storytelling. Whether you’re… Read more »

FREE TRAINING ALERT for Filmmakers & Storytellers! If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Is my story marketable?” “How do I actually get funding?” Then don’t miss these two powerful, no-cost sessions: Write to Market: How to Align Your Story with Your Target Audience 10/20/2025 (Mon.) Register Here: https://my.weezevent.com/write-to-market-how-to-align-your-story-with-your-target-audience   Unlock Funding for Your Film: Prove Traction… Read more »

🎬 Mark your calendars — the Washington West Film Festival is coming to Reston, VA from October 9–13, 2025! Founded in 2011 by Brad Russell, WWFF brings together film and philanthropy, donating 100% of box office proceeds to support communities. Over five days, enjoy a lineup of narrative and documentary films — shorts, features, premieres,… Read more »

It’s almost time for one of Virginia’s most anticipated cinematic events: the Middleburg Film Festival! 🎬 October 16–19, 2025 Set against the picturesque backdrop of Virginia wine country, the Middleburg Film Festival offers a carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films — many of which go on to become major award-season contenders. In addition… Read more »

Join film producers Mark Ricche (https://www.crypticpictures.com) and Alyscia Cunningham (https://herhousemedia.com) in this session on launching your own horror franchise. Discussion topics will include: building your team from scratch, the tricks of film production and mastering post from festivals to distribution. An “Ask the Filmmakers Anything” block will conclude the session. Wednesday, October 1, 6:30-8:00 pm… Read more »

Attention film community of Virginia! The Virginia Screenwriters Forum will be having their 4th Annual Showcase on Sunday August 17th at 1:00pm in the ICA Auditorium! The Showcase is free and seats are first come first serve! Come see some exciting short films made by Virginians and made in Virginia! https://www.virginiascreenwritersforum.com/?p=5952 ***The Virginia Film Office… Read more »

Halloween Horror Short Film Showcase. Happening late October in Va Beach Call for entries – Short Film Showcase to screen during the event, culminating to the Virginia Premeire of Halloween Fan Film. No entry fee Shorts must be under 10 mins including credits Horror/Thriller/Suspense/Sci Fi Shorts that haven’t had a large public release preferred Filmmakers… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Zoom presentation: Understanding where your script figures into the acquisition and distribution landscape is critical whether you want to sell your script or produce it yourself.  Mark Maxey (Rolling Pictures) and Mark Ricche (Cryptic Pictures) will share their expertise about getting films into the marketplace. This workshop is a public part of the Narrative Script… Read more »

The WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant is open for applications through August 14, 2025!  Administered by Women in Film & Video, this program exists to support WIFV Members with the post-production of a short film (no longer than 15 minutes including credits).  It consists of limited in-kind services from Henninger Media Services, Interface Media Group, Ott House… Read more »

“Blood Alcohol Content” Written & Directed by Alexander Scott Producers: Fabiana Landivar Quintela and Aerin Fortes Casting Director: Kailah Augustine Logline: When a not-so-sober college student becomes a witness to a paranormal murder at a party, she rushes to find her intoxicated friends and escape before they’re next. Filming Dates: JULY 25th, 26th, and 27th… Read more »

NSDF: Casting Your Film – July 10 You’ve got the script, now you need the actors! In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to run a casting call; how to get your script in front of an actor; how to work with a casting director; what types of parts would someone want to play; basics on SAG-AFTRA… Read more »

NSDF: Meet Filmmaker Harold Jackson III Harold Jackson III is an Emmy Award-nominated Producer based in the DMV.  He will discuss his filmmaking process from script to finance to screen! Watch his work and bring your questions to this conversation.   “Storytelling through visualization is what drives me.”  Some of his award-winning productions include LAST NIGHT (ABFF Best Screenplay/Audience Choice Winner… Read more »

On June 26th, we are hosting a FREE one-hour webinar followed by a Q+A led by Sara Elizabeth called Attract, Close, Fund: How to Get Real Investors for Your Indie Film where we’ll walk filmmakers through the most effective tools and techniques we’ve developed over two decades to secure funding from equity investors. It also kicks off… Read more »

IN THE WAY  ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema are seeking 4 actors for Non-Union Short Student Film shooting June 3-5, 2025, $150-$300/day VCUarts Cinema Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producer: John Reaves Producer: Jessika Meyer-Baum Director: Heath Russell Screen Writers: Aaron Garner, Caroline Ryan Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting… Read more »

UPDATE!  OPEN CASTING CALL/MEET & GREET!  Tuesday, May 20th from 1 pm to 7 pm in VA Beach, VA. TPK OPEN CASTING CALL!  Free and open to everyone interested!  This is a great chance to meet with our casting team and submit your information! We are gearing up for background/extras for an upcoming film project (see… Read more »

YOYOs Film OPEN CALL SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Feature Shooting Mid July – Mid August SEEKING actors age 9-13 years old of 7 LEAD ENSEMBLE ROLES no experience necessary, looking forward to meeting YOU! Sunday, June 1st, 2025 1:30-4:30 PM Mill Mountain Theatre Trinkle Main Stage, 1 Market Square, SE Roanoke, VA 24011-1437   Producers:… Read more »

Seeking photo doubles/stand-ins for the TPK project.  Here is what we know/need at this time: Location – Hampton Roads VA Date – May 31, 2025 (there is the possibility of more dates being added) Rates:   Photo Double/Stand-In: $120/8   Talent needed: Girl, between ages 8 – 10, Caucasian, Shoulder length brown/dark hair.  Height approx. 4’5… Read more »

Join us for How to 48, a workshop featuring Monster Tooth Productions, the 2024 Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project winning team behind the film “Consumed.” Director Samuel Van Fossen, Gaffer Josh Wright, and Director of Photography Matt Owen will share insider tips and tricks on how to successfully create a captivating short film in… Read more »