The Adrenaline Film Project is Open for Team Applications! Light House Studio is seeking applications for the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project, a narrative filmmaking workshop that includes pitching, writing, filming, and editing a short film in just 72 hours before screening it for a live theater audience! This is no ordinary filmmaking workshop. Teams… Read more »

Cannon’s will be auctioning off items from the set of a familiar series that filmed in Virginia, and the auction link is now live! The Richmond Times-Dispatch gives a great overview of the opportunity in an article below. Proceeds from the auction will go directly toward growing and supporting the film industry in Virginia.  Auctions days… Read more »

The Afrikana Film Festival is Sept. 14-17 in Richmond Virginia! The four-day Afrikana Film Festival, starting Thursday, offers more than 50 screenings, panel discussions, and workshops in venues across Richmond, with a focus on film, culture (including an increased focus on food this year), and celebration. Tickets and schedule are available below. Afrikana Film Festival

BACKGROUND EXTRAS IN RICHMOND & CHARLOTTESVILLE PRIMARY CONTACT NAME – Sareva Racher EMAIL ADDRESS:  [email protected] TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Richmond – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Charlottesville, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID. $200 per day DESCRIPTION:  Non-Union Looking for all… Read more »

1 day in Charlottesville TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Charlottesville – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Charlottesville, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID DESCRIPTION:  5 Roles, Non-Union 1) Farmer – White Male  55-65. Older/ Strong/ Weathered/ Dedicated/ Passionate about his farm/ Friendly/… Read more »

1 day in Richmond TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Richmond – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Richmond, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID DESCRIPTION:  5 Roles, Non-Union 1) Jogger – Multi-ethnic 40-50’s Female   Woman next door/ Average everyday-looking woman/ Not overly… Read more »

The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is Back and Better than Ever!   Twenty-nine filmmaking teams from Richmond and beyond accepted the challenge to write, shoot and edit a short film in only 48 hours this past weekend for the 17th Annual Richmond 48 Hour Film Project, part of the largest filmmaking competition in the… Read more »

There’s still time to join the fun and make a movie with the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project this summer! If you’re interested in joining a team, or are a team who still needs to recruit cast or crew, meet us at The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-6:30 p.m., and find your next collaborator! The Challenge: Write, shoot and… Read more »

The key questions posed in the new documentary “Changemakers of the SWVA Coalfields,” are deeply felt: Can we really revitalize Southwest Virginia? How can we break down barriers to transform this proud and productive region into one that offers good-paying jobs and social vibrancy while still retaining our kind and true character?  Will our children… Read more »

The challenge: write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours given a required character, prop, line of dialogue and genre right before the clock starts. Have you always wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project, but were daunted by the challenge? Or maybe you have done a 48, but are looking for ways to… Read more »

The Ashland Theatre, in partnership with Fountain Bookstore, will host the 2nd annual Ashland Book Festival on May 5 & 6, 2023.  Tickets are on sale now. On Friday, May 5, White House journalist for the New York Times and political analyst for CNN, Maggie Haberman will be here to discuss her book, Confidence Man: The… Read more »

To better serve local filmmakers, Docs In Progress is launching a new Fellowship for Documentary Story Development for those who are just starting out with an idea. This fellowship will be in person for 6 sessions at Docs In Progress in Silver Spring. Our Legacy Fellowship continues virtually for filmmakers who already have a treatment, have already… Read more »

From the producer of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project and the creator of the VHSL Film Festival comes the Short Film Series presented by the Richmond Film Network.    This experience brings together innovative, independent storytellers and discerning audiences for its monthly program of short films, compelling moderated filmmaker Q&As, and meaningful networking.   ANNOUNCING THE… Read more »

Calling all film lovers! Join Academy Award-winning cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins for a book signing and Q&A reception on Saturday, April 15th at the Mecklenburg Country Club in Chase City, VA. BOOK SIGNING: 12-4pm Q&A RECEPTION: 5-7pm (with Roger and his wife and collaborator, James, moderated by Beverly Wood, friend and worked with them for over 30 years on various film projects) His book, BYWAYS is… Read more »

The critically-acclaimed documentary ‘Unmarked’, which filmed significant portions throughout Virginia, will be having a special screening Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4:30 at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg! Link to reserve FREE tickets below. The documentary sheds light on the thousands of African-American grave sites and burial grounds for enslaved persons that have… Read more »

The Ampersand International Arts Festival features over 60 events including film, live music, theater, dance, and literature from February 27 – March 5 in Williamsburg, VA. Program highlights include a Q&A session with actor Danny Pudi after a screening of his new film Running, a performance by The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and a conversation with… Read more »

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS AT OAKWOOD ARTS Belltower Pictures is partnering with Oakwood Arts to conduct a series of five documentary filmmaking workshops for those who are currently underrepresented in the film industry. The goal of the series is to teach and support documentary filmmaking by BIPOC creatives.    Belltower Pictures produced the nationally telecast, Emmy… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of its biggest events of the year! The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. January 24 6-9 PM Hardywood Craft Brewery 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond VA 23230 At this event, film professionals and those who aspire to join the industry… Read more »

Casting Notice Project: VA-RCP (I.S.T.V) -Virginia Infection Prevention Center Casting Director: Henry Jäderlund Filming Location: Richmond Virginia Compensation: $600/8  (+10% Agency Fee If Applicable) Tentative Film Dates: Jan -March 2023 Submission Deadline: 1-16-2023 Accepting: All Submissions   For the most current and  up-to-date information please visit https://jaderlundcasting.com/cmi/istv/ SEEKING  (PRINCIPALS & DAY PLAYERS)  Diff: Age Range… Read more »

Join your colleagues and celebrate the holiday season at the Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District Holiday Mixer, at the Visual Arts Center in Richmond. Details and link to register below! Eat. Drink. Be Merry!   Tuesday, December 13 | 6-8 PM Visual Arts Center 1812 Main Street Richmond, VA 23220   Members: free Guests: $5… Read more »

Join The Virginia Production Alliance Richmond chapter in the heart of The Fan at the Visual Arts Center, for refreshments and discussion with Nate Clarke and Tyler Trumbo on their critically acclaimed documentary film The Passing On. Learn how they chose their subject matter, financed the film, marketed it to festivals, and arrived at its… Read more »

VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES 2022 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WINNERS ~Winners are from Richmond, Charlottesville, and Norfolk ~ RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Film Office has announced the three winners of the 2022 Virginia Screenwriting Competition, an annual event founded in 1989 as a way to promote Virginia’s in-state talent and give exposure to aspiring screenwriters.… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival is featuring special (and FREE) industry panels that feature some truly noteworthy speakers (including an Oscar-winner) and cover screenwriting, storytelling, and getting your career in film off the ground. SATURDAY 10 AM FROM PAGE TO SCREEN—SCREENWRITER’S PANEL Oscar-winning Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk) and Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) discuss… Read more »

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), is seeking a Grant Specialist (Media Arts). The NEA is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts. This position is located in the Visual Arts Division, in the Office of the Deputy… Read more »