THE FINAL COUNTDOWN-FOMO ALERT! Final 48 Hours to Register for the Richmond 48HFP! Late registration ends June 4 at 7PM. Don’t let FOMO kick in. This is it. The absolute final stretch. Late registration ends this Thursday, June 4. If you’ve been on the fence, waiting for a sign, or trying to convince your crew… Read more »

The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is back! And it’s not too late to make your mark on local, independent film! Fimmaking weekend is just 3 weeks away, June 5-7! DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW MAY 19 – Networking Mixer at The Hof, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond at 6 p.m. Meet directors, writers, actors… Read more »

Hello, We experienced a very successful 2026 Indie short Film Festival in the heart of Charlottesville, Va. The festival included the screening of 131 films, a screenwriting competition, table reads, Brunch Awards, seven panel discussions, post-screening Q&As, a cinematography workshop, a launch party, a filmmaker and sponsor lounge, and it received a Proclamation from the… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit new narrative and documentary features, short films, and independent and international projects across all genres to the 2026 Virginia Film Festival, which will run October 21-25, 2026. Every Fall in Charlottesville, the VAFF showcases celebrated… Read more »

The 2026 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is open for submissions from Virginia residents and students attending Virginia schools, from April 6 through May 25. 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 competition… Read more »

Lights. Camera. Go! Registration is now open for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!  Join filmmakers across the region for this summer rite-of-passage to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just one weekend—June 5–7. At the kickoff, your team will receive a required character, prop, and line of dialogue, and the race to the finish begins! All completed… Read more »

Make a film in 48 hours and attend its Premiere Screening! We’re shaking things up for 2026! For the first time ever, the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project will shoot in June! Why the change? We wanted to give filmmakers more breathing room between the Summer project and the Horror project in October. It’s time to start… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 21st Adrenaline Film Project!  The deadline for submissions is today!  October 14th, 2025. The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking competition in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the… Read more »

Submissions for the 32nd Annual James River Short Film Showcase are now open. We implore you to share your work with the world! 20mins Max, all genres accepted, $3000 in total prizes! Check out the details and submit your film via our FilmFreeway Page   James River Short Film Showcase is a mini-festival devoted to… Read more »

In less than three weeks, the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project kicks off, and we couldn’t be more excited about this annual filmmaking rite of passage taking place right here in RVA! Mark your calendars for October 10-12, when filmmakers from Richmond and beyond will race against the clock to create cinematic magic in just 48 hours! 32… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 21st Adrenaline Film Project! The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking competition in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned a genre, line of dialogue,… Read more »

CALLING ALL ACTORS! Join the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project for in-person auditions on Monday, September 29, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library Meeting Room, 2100 Libbie Lake East St., Richmond. This is your opportunity to showcase your talent and connect directly with local filmmakers who are actively seeking actors for their horror… Read more »

Show us what you can do in 48 hours!  The clock is ticking! The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is back for its 20th year, and it’s your chance to be part of RVA’s most exciting creative challenge. From July 11–13, filmmakers from around the city—and beyond—will race to write, shoot, and edit a short… Read more »

In less than six weeks, the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project kicks off, and we couldn’t be more excited about this annual filmmaking rite of passage taking place right here in RVA for a 20th year! Mark your calendars for July 11-13, when filmmakers from Richmond and beyond will race against the clock to create… Read more »

CALL FOR RFN INDIE FEST FILM SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline: June 9, 2025 Event Date: August 9, 2025 Event Location: The Park RVA, Richmond VA The submission deadline for the summer Richmond Film Network (RFN) Indie Fest approaches! This quarterly event highlights bold independent cinema and encourages diverse storytellers, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and the Virginia/DMV community. For more information and to submit, click HERE.

CALLING ALL SCREENWRITERS REGULAR DEADLINE JUNE 1 The Richmond FIlm Network Screenwriting Showdown offers writers the opportunity to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re an established storyteller or an emerging voice, this is your chance to stand out.  https://richmondfilmnetwork.org/screenwriting-showdown Fees and Deadlines Early Bird – $35, deadline May 1, 2025 Regular – $45, deadline June 1, 2025 Late – $55, deadline June 15, 2025… Read more »

Richmond Filmmakers — It’s Go Time! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project! Rally your team and mark your calendars for July 11–13 — one wild weekend to write, shoot, and edit a short film from scratch. Make your movie. See it on the big screen. Join fellow creatives for… Read more »

The Richmond Film Network Screenwriting Showdown offers writers the opportunity to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re an established storyteller or an emerging voice, this is your chance to stand out and contribute to the future of independent film. Fees and Deadlines ·  Early Bird – $35, deadline May 1, 2025 ·  Regular – $45, deadline June… Read more »

The 2025 Virginia Screenwriting Competition will be open for submissions beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  The deadline will be Monday, May 26, 2025 at midnight. 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,… Read more »

RICHMOND FILM NETWORK SCREENWRITING SHOWDOWN The RFN Screenwriting Showdown is here! Submit your script for a chance to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or a passionate newcomer, this is your chance to showcase your voice and make your mark on the independent film scene. Our 2025 competition is open exclusively to… Read more »

CALLING ALL STUDENT FILMMAKERS! The Virginia Student Film Festival aims to establish a prestigious annual event celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication of student filmmakers across the nation. Taking place on April 6th, 2025, at the historic Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, the festival will provide a platform to showcase over 15 short films, each under… Read more »

The submission deadline for the Richmond International Film Festival is fastly approaching! For a limited time, save $15 on your submission to the Richmond International Film Festival. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to showcase your work at one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the U.S.! $15 off via RIFF’s Film Freeway site using code:  riffdiscount25 $15… Read more »

The Indie short Film Festival in Charlottesville is still looking for submissions! If you would like to submit a film or screenplay, information about the deadline and how to submit are below: Submission Deadline for Films and Screenplays: The extended deadline is February 16 To submit a film or screenplay, click this link to their… Read more »

Lighthouse Adrenaline Film Project 72hr Comp 10/7-10/2024 Hey! My names Nicole, and I’m a director looking for general crew and a producer to join my team for an exciting 72hr film project what will screen in front of award winning industry professionals. I’m looking for people with experience primarily in sound, producing, and editing, but… Read more »