Our Civil War series will be filming between August through to November 2016. This season focuses on the events and people before, during and after the American Civil War. We will be portraying events that led up to the American Civil War, what our country looked like during the war, and how our country was… Read more »

Legends and Lies Season Three will be filming between August through to November 2016, to be aired on the Fox NEWS Network. Season One was a great success, Legends and Lies: The Real West. Season Two, Legends & Lies: The Patriots has been very successful as well! This season focuses on the events and people… Read more »

TONIGHT – Thursday, July 7th 5pm-7pm Baja Bean Company 1520 West Main St.  RVA 23220   This is open to everyone!   Come and meet this year’s 48 Hour filmmakers and get on a team. Or meet other cast and crew and form a team of your own. $2 off apps, $3, $4 and $5… Read more »

Screenwriters – there are a still a few spots left to upcoming screenwriting seminar “YOUR SCREENPLAY SUCKS” featuring special guest Will Akers! Akers, a produced screenwriter, published author, and university educator who has given seminars around the world will help provide insight on what NOT TO DO with your screenplay. Tickets available for either July… Read more »

The Richmond Virginia Production Alliance meeting is TONIGHT!   6:30-8:30 WCVE 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA 23235 “Do you have questions about the production industry in Richmond? Here’s your chance to get into the mind of a Director of Photography or a Studio owner. Joining us for the panel will be Directors of Photography, Doug… Read more »

Screenwriters! Final Draft and the VPA are bringing you “Your Screenplay Sucks!” an awesome event that brings WGA member, produced-scriptwriter, and published author William M. Akers to Virginia to speak about the essentials of screenwriting and how to make sure yours “doesn’t suck”. He presents insights and lessons learned having written for actors, producers, television… Read more »

Richmond International Film Festival – Regular Deadline June 15th The next deadline for the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is June 15th. RIFF is an international 4-day festival held in Richmond, VA. Now one of the largest international competitive festivals in the mid-Atlantic, RIFF brings 120 film screenings and filmmakers to RVA for the premiere… Read more »

PUBLIC AFFAIRS FEATURE FILM EXTRAS/STAND IN NOTICE   We need TWO STAND IN’s to work duration of film White Male 6’1-6’3″ darker short hair slender to medium build Pay scale is $8.00 an hour Needed EVERY DAY June 12th to July 10th work days will be Sunday to Thursday (with the exception of 4th july… Read more »

Free Screening of Award-Winning HBO Documentary “The Loving Story” in Honor of ‘Loving Day’ ~At the historic Byrd Theatre~   RICHMOND – The Virginia Film Office will host a free screening of the award-winning HBO documentary The Loving Story on Sunday, June 12 at 4:30 pm at the Byrd Theatre. The screening lands on the… Read more »

AUDITIONS A Tall (5’10 or taller) athletic woman is needed  for a female “creature” role in an Independent  Sci-Fi/Horror short film that will be shot in Petersburg VA  and can be described as “Enough/Precious” meets “The Hulk”.  The director/prosthetic make-up artist will customize the creature suit for the prospective actress.  Requirements for the role include… Read more »

VIRGINIA BEACH – Casting Call for a Documentary Reenactment for TV – PAID, NON-UNION. The Christian Broadcasting Network is casting for a reenactment. Filming will take place on Saturday, June 4th and will last for one day in the Virginia Beach/Kempsville Area. The story is about a woman survives a tragic shooting. Half Day Woman – Latino… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents 2016 Movie Making Camp June 27-July 1, 2016 STUDENT ACTING AND PRODUCTION CAMP FOR FILM AND TV Grades 4th -12th http://www.finalactdrama.com/summer-film-camp.html 9am-4:30pm (Before and after care is available.  See website for more info.) Students attending the Movie Making Camp will write, produce, direct, act, and digitally edit his or her own short film. Students will rotate among crew positions to learn different jobs on… Read more »

DC Filmmakers Win Trip to Cannes Film Festival, Make Film, Win Contest WASHINGTON, DC (May 17, 2016) A worldwide competition created a whirlwind of excitement for brothers Austin and Meredith Bragg and “The Big Honkin’” a team of DC filmmakers. Thanks to their success in the DC 48 Hour Film Project, they were invited to… Read more »

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Special screening of the award-winning feature film TRI (filmed in Northern Virginia) on Saturday May 14th at Luray High School. 6:30 PM – doors open 7:00 PM – pre-movie introductions 7:30 PM – screening begins 9:15 – post-film Q&A with cast and producers Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students, and can be… Read more »

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Film Office is currently accepting screenplay submissions for the 28th Virginia Screenwriting Competition, created to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the motion picture and television industry. The deadline for submission is Monday, May 30, 2016. The… Read more »

The Forge Studios has been brought on to help produce a local Virginia series with the primary purpose of providing opportunities to those new to the craft! You can find out about the CAST and CREW opportunities associated with this project here www.DailyBreadMovie.com.

3rd Annual IndieCapitol Awards Are Open for Submissions Washington, DC 4/11/16 – The 3rd Annual IndieCapitol Awards are accepting submissions from April 11 to July 31, 2016 through the www.indiecapitol.org and www.filmfreeway.com websites.  Winners will be announced at the IndieCapitol Awards Ceremony, held on October 9, 2016, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Angelika Mosaic in Fairfax,… Read more »

**General Meeting Tuesday May 3rd*** The VPA Hampton Roads district is happy to announce that at this Tuesday’s meeting that our guest speaker will be award winning director, producer and actor — John Forte! John will be on hand to discuss his new production company… “Benevento Pictures” … The DETAILS Tuesday, May 3rd @ 630PM… Read more »

Legends and Lies Season Three will be filming between August through to December 2016, to be aired on the Fox NEWS Network. Season One was a great success, Legends and Lies: The Real West. This season focuses on the events and people before, during and after the American Civil War. We will be portraying events… Read more »

Do you have a vision for the production industry in Richmond? Here’s your chance to get involved with the Virginia Production Alliance and help shape that reality. Join us for our April meeting.  All questions, comments, suggestions, concerns or ideas are welcome. Your voice is important. You want a certain workshop to happen? You want to talk… Read more »