Are you struggling to get yourself out of that post-Thanksgiving food coma? Well, we’ve got just the bit of motivation for you: the Regular Deadline for the 2019 Creative World Awards Season is this Friday, Nov. 30 @ 11:59EST! Entry only submissions for Feature Length scripts will be received for $49.00. Writers can also receive a Judge’s Scorecard and… Read more »

The Inaugural Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project currently checks in with 17 teams, and they come not only from the Greater Richmond area, but two also represent Charlottesville, one from Roanoke, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg and Woodbridge. It’s not too late to register, and we only have 11 slots left. Cost is $175 with a $25… Read more »

CALL FOR ENTRIES: FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE – SEP 30 @ 11:59PM EST If you would like to be considered for the 2018-2019 RIFF, the Final Deadlineto submit projects is 9/30. Works in progress are accepted as long as the final cut is submitted prior to Dec 15 and your entry form has been submitted prior to… Read more »

VPA Filmmakers Showcase – Just 16 Days Left!     The deadline to submit to this year’s VPA Filmmakers Showcase is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. Once the clock strikes midnight, no more submissions will be accepted.   The VPA Filmmakers Showcase, produced by the Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance, features short… Read more »

Do you like to be scared? Do you love Hitchcock? Bring on the fake blood and the rumbling undercurrent sound effect and get ready for a weekend you won’t forget! Announcing the first ever Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project where filmmakers from all over the Richmond area will compete over the Halloween season to… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District is calling for short film and screenplay entries for the VPA Filmmakers Showcase. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, September 4, 2018.   There is no entry fee. Filmmakers may submit films of up to 10 minutes in length, including credits, and screenwriters may submit the first 10 pages… Read more »

The Roy W. Dean Grant for Summer is pleased to welcome Filmtools as a new donor for the grant.  Winning filmmaker will receive from Filmtools $500 in expendable, grip, or lighting supplies.   This donation is in addition to $3,500 cash as well as the $30,000 in film services and goods that are included with… Read more »

The deadline for the Virginia Film Office’s VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION is Tuesday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.   Please read the rules and application instructions carefully, and submit by 11:59 PM.  Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered for this year’s competition.   The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an… Read more »

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The 48HFP will bring a wild weekend of filmmaking fun to Richmond on July 20-22, 2018. On that weekend, our local film scene will explode with filmmakers making films in just 48 hours. Armed with a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue, our fearless filmmakers will make their way through the… Read more »

Creative World Awards Extended Deadline – Thursday, May 17th! The 2018 CWA season is close to wrapping up! You still have a few more days to submit your scripts, receive detailed feedback, and be entered for a chance to win a boatload of prizes! But don’t wait too long – your last chance is Thursday, 5/17.… Read more »

Submission Deadline Approaching! The 4th annual Global Impact Film Festival will be held August 24-26 2018 at the Renaissance Marriott in downtown Washington, DC. Submissions for narrative and documentary shorts 30 minutes or less are currently being accepted at https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalImpactDC and https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=15022 For more information, go to http://globalimpactfilmfest.org or email [email protected] NOTE: If you submit through https://filmfreeway.com/, you can apply the promo code for 20% OFF at… Read more »

Virginia screenwriters! You have a little less than 3 weeks to polish up your scripts and send them our way! The Virginia Screenwriting Competition is open to all Virginians and students at Virginia schools. It is one of the only competitions that is FREE and provides every entrant a written critique from the first round… Read more »

Always wanted to take part in the 48 Hour Film Project, but never have? Or you have, but want to hear how others do it? Join the Virginia Production Alliance for a discussion and to get answers to questions you’ve always had but were afraid to ask. This panel discussion will cover what the 48… Read more »

The 4th annual Global Impact Film Festival will be held August 24-26 2018 at the Renaissance Marriott in downtown Washington, DC. Submissions for narrative and documentary shorts 30 minutes or less are currently being accepted at https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalImpactDC and https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=15022 For more information, go to http://globalimpactfilmfest.org or email [email protected] NOTE: If you submit through https://filmfreeway.com/, you… Read more »

The 15th Annual DC Shorts Film Festival and 12th Screenplay Competition LAST CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS! Film Entry Deadline: April 15, 2018 Screenplay Entry Deadline: April 30, 2018 Festival: September 7-16, 2018 Named the “Coolest Short Film Festival” and “A Festival Worth the Submission Fee” by Moviemaker Magazine, the 15th DC Shorts Film Festival and… Read more »

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Film Office today announced that the 2018 Virginia Screenwriting Competition will accept screenplay submissions beginning April 13th, 2018.  The film office established the competition, now in its 30th year, to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 31st Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, and experimental projects. Each year, the VFF brings in a fascinating selection of guests, from internationally acclaimed directors and actors to professors and leading cultural experts who lead discussions that… Read more »

Event Details: Monday, March 5, 2018 6:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington, DC Free WIFV Members | $10 General Public Will you be working on a film in the next year? Attend the Stonehenge Auditions to find that talent that will make your idea come to life! 40+ actors will be… Read more »

Meet & Perform for 3 TV Casting Directors/Agents at “NYC to DC” Pilot Season Prep on March 17, 2018 with our VIP All-Day Pass giveaway! FREE to submit your email and enter the contest (no fee), click here – open to both adults and kids ages 7 and up.

Nespresso Talents is back! This year, the contest for vertical short films is challenging creators with a new call to action: “The difference she makes.” They want you to share stories of women who make a difference. Join them in casting a light on their achievements, the small ordinary ones and the big extraordinary ones. They’re… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival announced today that the 2018 VFF will take place from November 1-4 The 2018 Call for Entries is now OPEN!  For complete submission guidelines, visit virginiafilmfestival.org/submit-a-film/ All questions should be submitted to [email protected]   The Virginia Film Festival has also announced some exciting news for Virginia filmmakers with the debut of… Read more »

On February 23rd, Hampton Roads will be showing off their hottest short films at the Seven Cities Short Film Showcase! A 2-hour show full of tear-jerking, mouth-watering, heart-pounding local films you won’t want to miss! Bring your cast and crew to enjoy these cinematic spectacles, enter raffles, and cast your votes for the coveted Audience… Read more »

Central and Southwest Virginia’s Bike Shorts Film Festival is now accepting submissions for our 2018 screening. The Bike Shorts Film Festival features short films produced by local, national and international filmmakers featuring bicycles, bicyclists, and bicycling in interesting, creative, and surprising ways.  From music videos to zombie movies, the Bike Shorts Film Festival highlights some… Read more »

Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2018 Roy W. Dean Film Grant.  Founded in 1993, the Roy W. Dean Grant is awarded to filmmakers with unique films that contribute to society.  The Spring grant winner will receive $3,500 cash and $30,000 in film services to shoot and finish their project.    Deadline for… Read more »