VPA General Meeting and Board Elections tonight at WCVE! 6:30 PM – Networking 7:00 PM – Meeting Start VPA members – FREE Non-member guests – $5 (Cash/check at the door) VPA members will be able to vote for next year’s Board of Trustees. It will feature a look back at last year’s events, and a look forward to… Read more »

Casting for Revolutionary War museum films Arvold Casting is searching for actors for an exciting museum project! Cortina Productions Short Museum Films Non-Union Casting Director: Erica Arvold Casting Associate: Christian Trew Casting Assistant: Eileen Small Shoot Location: Northern Virginia area Usage: Full Buyout Travel/Lodging: Provided, if applicable See roles below for shoot date(s) and pay… Read more »

Annual General Meeting & Election for the Virginia Production Alliance Executive Board Date: Tuesday, March 14th Time:  6:30pm Networking 7:00pm Meeting starts Location: WCVE (Front Entrance) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 Members – FREE Non-Members – $5   All members current on their dues are allowed to vote. Click here to research becoming a… Read more »

THE 2017 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WILL OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS APRIL 3, 2017. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE BY MAY 29, 2017.   The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time, the… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at the Hampton Roads State of the Industry. Catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people and learn more about our industry at an informal trade expo featuring vendors showcasing their production-related goods and services. Get together with… Read more »

The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF) Feb 27-Mar 5, 2017  More than 150 films from over 35 countries to be screened over seven days plus 50 Local, National and International Music Showcases RIFF, one of the largest international film festivals in the mid-Atlantic, brings a seven-day cavalcade of cutting edge film plus bands… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at the Hampton Roads State of the Industry. Catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people and learn more about our industry at an informal trade expo featuring vendors showcasing their production-related goods and services. Get together with… Read more »

This is a casting call for the short film, GUILT’S VISITOR. This is Non-Union. More detail will be supplied during call backs. Please send resume and headshots and character submitting for to [email protected]. NO PHONE CALLS. Feel free to email me any questions. GUILT’S VISITOR is a story about how tough decisions shouldn’t be avoided… Read more »

The William & Mary Global Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary with four days of films, special guests, and receptions from February 23 to 26, 2017. The festival will feature a diverse program of films and live events showcasing the work of international filmmakers, the William & Mary community, and emerging student talent from around… Read more »

Please join us for the next VPA – Richmond District meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 featuring a panel discussion with three producers: Heather Waters, Anna Wilding and Kahil Dotay. Networking starts at 6:30 with the program kicking off at 7 p.m. Heather Waters: Heather has worked in several facets of the entertainment industry for more… Read more »

Tomorrow’s Hampton Roads VPA meeting is upon us, with a special screening of In-Lawfully Yours, shot in Virginia! Screenwriter Sean Gaffney will answer questions after the movie. Link to the trailer: http://www.regent.edu/general/landing_pages/in_lawfully_yours/ The January 17th general meeting will be held at Regent Universities Comm Building 1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. We will… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents Acting for Film and Television Course  This 5-week course starts January 10, 2017 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm 804-858-3446 http://www.finalactdrama.com/screen-acting.html Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films,  and TV performance.   Learn the fundamental acting skills like scene study, character development, improvisation, movement and speech… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at two “State of the Industry” (SOI) events. Catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people and learn more about our industry at an informal trade expo featuring vendors showcasing their production-related goods and services. This year the… Read more »

Tomorrow is the last day for submissions for the 5th annual Bethesda Film Fest to be held on March 17-18, 2017. Filmmakers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit a short documentary film, 5-30 minutes in length. Films must have been completed within the last two years, all topics are eligible. Filmmakers… Read more »

CASTING – RICHMOND – January 9 & 10. Lumber Liquidators is seeking talent for upcoming project shoot on January 19 & 20. Seeking the following: Morning Star Mom – late 20’s to early to mid 30s, open ethnicity – dark hair. Slim yet healthy looking. Bright and friendly yet “zen”, composed. Great smile. Morning Star… Read more »

Arvold is doing a quick casting for a healthcare commercial in Roanoke! Those with experience and those newer to the industry are encouraged to submit! The look and style of this spot highlights real, southwestern Virginia people. Details on the roles and submission instructions are below! http://arvoldcasting.com/casting-calls/healthcare-commercial-2/

Party with the VPA and celebrate film and television production in Virginia with your friends and colleagues. Appetizers and drinks (including wine and beer) will be served. RICHMOND DISTRICT WINTER CELEBRATION Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 WCVE | 23 Sesame St., Richmond, VA 23235 FREE for VPA members. Non-Members – $5 More information: http://virginiaproductionalliance.org/

The 24th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film January 14 – 22, Norfolk /Virginia Beach The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film opens its 24th season on January 14.  Film lovers from all over are invited to see national and international movies from fascinating documentaries to full feature dramas created by award winning Jewish writers and filmmakers. … Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE HOLIDAY PARTY! Party with the VPA and celebrate the last year of film and television production in Virginia with friends and colleagues. Appetizers and drinks (including wine and beer) will be served. Tuesday, December 20 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. WCVE Community Idea Stations 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA (please use the rear entrance to… Read more »

Premiere Screening of Documentary Film “Albemarle’s Black Classrooms” Clear your calendar – Join us February 25th at 3pm at the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center in Charlottesville, VA for the premiere screening of Lorenzo Dickerson’s newest documentary film entitled “Albemarle’s Black Classrooms”. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 2th Street Northwest Charlottesville, VA 22903… Read more »

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents   James River Short Films Competition Guest judge awards prizes and audience chooses its favorite. This Fri Dec. 2.  | 6:30–9:30 pm   The Man Who Laughs (1928; 110 min; silent w/recorded music; Dir Paul Leni; Starring Conrad Veidt) Next Fri Dec. 9.   | 6:30–9:00 pm “Extraordinary!” –Hobart Cornell,… Read more »

Congratulations to the three winners of the Virginia Screenwriting Competition – Ron Basso of Virginia Beach, Eric Carlson of Williamsburg, and Jesse Robinson of Alexandria! This year’s winners were announced at the The Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville. The writers offered some truly interesting scripts. For more information on the scripts and how to contact… Read more »

On November 17, Old Dominion University will host a screening of the award-winning documentary film, Searching for Shaniqua. The film explores the politics of naming practices in the African American community. It recently won the HBO Best Documentary Award at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The film’s director, Phill Branch and its producer, Eleanor… Read more »

Werner Herzog fans! The Bijou Film Center in Richmond will be presenting the attention-garnering documentary ‘Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World’ by famed director Werner Herzog.  The screenings will take place Nov. 17-20, with a special screening Saturday, Nov 20th featuring a Q&A with local community members involved in the film. Details: Admission: $9.… Read more »