Ed Bowes, of the Richmond VA area,  will present a free one hour concert of his original instrumental music on Saturday, April 7th, at 4:00 PM, at St Michael’s Episcopal Church, located at 8706 Quaker Lane, Richmond, VA, 23235 (Bon Air).  The concert will also be a fundraiser for the charity “Rise Against Hunger”.  Ed… Read more »

The 11th Annual Bushwick Film Festival has extended a special invitation to Virginia filmmakers to submit their work to the festival to increase representation from across the eastern seaboard.  Information below. We invite filmmakers from Virginia to submit their Short Films, Web Series, Feature Documentaries, and Feature Narratives for competition at our 11th Annual Festival,… Read more »

Casting for  THE BIBLE 2: Logline: After mispredicting the apocalypse a narcissistic cult leader must scramble to keep his followers from abandoning their faith.   CHARACTERS: CHRIS – CULT LEADER PETER – CULT MEMBER   SEEKING: Peter – Late 20s-50s. A patsy type character. Chubby and unimposing. Lower middle class. Joined the cult early on, 4… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival’s ADRENALINE FILM PROJECT Twelve Filmmaking Teams Write – Cast – Shoot – Edit – Premiere …and compete for CASH PRIZES!! All in 72 hours DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Filmmakers have until MIDNIGHT this Thursday, October 5 to apply! Application here: virginiafilmfestival.org/adrenaline Now in its 14th year, the Adrenaline Film Project (AFP) is the… Read more »

VCU Southern Film Festival at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: My Cousin Vinny (1992; 120 min; Rated R; 25th Anniversary) With very special guest: movie actor Raynor Scheine, in-person! Plus attorney David Baugh to comment on legal issues Friday, September 8 | 6:30–9:15pm | VMFA’s Leslie Cheek Theater   $8 (VMFA members $5) Free… Read more »

Join Hampton Roads District VPA for another fun and informative gathering of film professionals. This month’s line up features a representative from SAG-AFTRA to tell us what’s new and answer any questions. Also joining us will be Gus Evangelista from CBN, Sarah Bonner (Winner of the Virginia is for Lovers film competition), and Jake Brinn will be talking… Read more »

***BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE***   ”Othello-san” a SAG-AFTRA Short Film   Seeking 7 Japanese Background Actors Filming location: Northern Virginia   PRODUCTION DATES: Sunday, September 10, 2017 Monday, September 11, 2017 MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS   Othello-san is a story that takes place at an acting school in Japan.   SEEKING: 1 female Japanese Acting… Read more »

Free screening of ‘Democracy for Sale’ at the Historic Byrd Theatre Thursday, September 28th, doors at 6:45 p.m. RSVP for this event today! A border and barbeque aren’t the only things Virginia and North Carolina have in common. The two states also share some of the most gerrymandered districts in the country, cozy relationships between regulators and… Read more »

  VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE RICHMOND DISTRICT RVA Filmmakers Showcase Call for Entries Deadline September 8, 2017   The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance is launching the RVA Filmmakers Showcase to provide an opportunity for filmmakers from Central Virginia to experience their work in a theater in front of a live audience.  The monthly… Read more »

“What Lies Upstream” is a critically-acclaimed film about the water crisis in WV and in Flint MI.  Virginia native Vincent Sweeney shot this doc. with producer Cullen Hoback.  The project is beginning its Virginia theater tour after having shown at festivals nationwide. The team behind the project is currently performing water and soil testing in… Read more »

Volunteer opportunity for Virginia Tourism shoot next Tuesday August 8th. We are looking to find & secure EXTRAS for a music festival scene. We have a free t-shirt, pizza and king of pops to offer everyone. It will be a lot of fun and a great experience for any interested in film/commercials.  We need 100… Read more »

There is still time to register a team for the Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film Project! Filmmaking weekend is Friday, August 4th thru Sunday, August 6th. Screenings are: Tues., August 15th, 8:00pm – Screening Group A Thurs., August 17th, 8:00pm – Screening Group B Sat., August 19th, 4:30pm – Best Of Screening / Awards Ceremony Sat., August 19th, 7:00pm – Wrap… Read more »

James River Short Films – Accepting Submissions! Virginia’s oldest juried film competition, since 1994, is now accepting submissions. Deadline: August 15, 2017 $2,000 in prizes The films will be screened and awards presented October 20, 2017 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, VA Entry details and more can be found at www.jamesriverfilm.org 

Acting for Film and Television Course  This multi-week course starts July 25, 2017 Class sessions held at:  Community Idea Station Studios 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA 23235 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm       804-858-3446   ​Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films,  and TV performance.… Read more »

Yves Saint Laurent: His Life and Times (2004; 77 min; In French with English subtitles) Sunday, July 23 | 1:00pm–2:45pm | Leslie Cheek Theater   Introduced by Barry Shifman, VMFA’s Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Decorative Arts from 1890 to the Present FREE, tickets required; 804.340.1405 or www.VMFA.museum A fully realized portrait of… Read more »

Governor McAuliffe Announces EMMY® Winning Drama HOMELAND to Film in the Commonwealth ~ SHOWTIME® and Fox21 Television Studios to Bring Production of Seventh Season to Virginia ~  RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that the critically acclaimed drama HOMELAND will move to Virginia for production of the show’s seventh season. The series, produced by… Read more »

Date: June 12, 2017 Governor McAuliffe Dedicates New Loving v. Virginia Historical Marker ~ Marker highlights the decision that overturned state laws restricting interracial marriage ~ RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced a new state historical marker to commemorate the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia. The dedication… Read more »

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the highway marker honoring Mildred and Richard Loving, whose fight to remain married in Virginia resulted in the historic Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision.  The dedication will take place Monday, June 12th (Loving Day!) at 1 PM, at the Patrick Henry… Read more »

Looking for local talent hire in Richmond, VA. Need male/female, any ethnicity, ages, 18-50 for SAG Short, filmed in Richmond on June 9th and 10th. Looking for 1 day and 2 day talent. Background actors needed. Please email your resume, demo reel and headshot to Dee at [email protected]….deadline for submissions is Friday, May 26th.

  Women In Film and Video (WIFV) is partnering with the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse to start a Locavore Film Series on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays starting in September 2017.  We care about our food shed, shouldn’t we care about our media shed?  If you want to know who grows your food, shouldn’t you… Read more »

The next general membership meeting of the Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District will be at Regent University on May 30th. Meet and greet from 6:30P to 7P and meeting from 7P to 9P. This month the VPA has a couple of excited and interesting speakers that you don’t want to miss.   What happens… Read more »

The Wilson Center presents: From the team that created “They Call It Myanmar” — a New York Times Critics’ Pick and Roger Ebert’s top documentary of 2012 comes… “Angkor Awakens” a captivating portrait of Cambodia and its people. Monday, May 8, 2017 7:30-10:00 pm Landmark Theater, E Street Cinema 555 11th Street NW, Washington, D.C.… Read more »

Independent filmmakers often find that it’s easier to shoot their films than to navigate the confusing world of film financing and distribution. Consequently, many good films never get made, and many that are made can’t find their audience. This two-day symposium will provide invaluable practical information about how to raise money, cultivate an audience and… Read more »