Mark your calendars! The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance is hosting a USING SMART DEVICES TO FILM seminar with Award winning Filmmaker and Actress, Raasa Leela de Montebello and Emmy Award winning Production Sound Mixer, Allen Cavedo. They will share their expertise, tips & tricks on filming and sound using your iPhone and the… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY SMALL BIZ / FREELANCER BOOTCAMP!! The NoVA VPAs first all-day MEGA workshop SATURDAY, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) TOTAL Event capacity:   75 People—Pre-registration Required (no walk-ins)   Do you want to be an entrepreneur in the video, television, or motion picture industry?  Are… Read more »

The VPA invites you to the annual State of the Industry event, which celebrates film and video production in Virginia. At this event film professionals and those who aspire to be get together to share information about the industry. The event will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm at 23… Read more »

Please join us for the Shane’s Inner Circle Mid Atlantic Group’s Social Media and Marketing Workshop.   Learn from the experts on how to create your own brand, set up a presence, and market yourself as a filmmaker.  See what works and doesn’t work, and find out which social media outlets you should be using. … Read more »

Here is a first look at Moonlit Wings acting classes and winter break camps for Kids & Teens in Northern VA! Winter registration opened today for our award-winning acting programs at several locations in Fairfax County! CAMPS (click here for more information) The Greatest Showkid Frozen Fairy Tales Broadway Talent Show CLASSES (click here for… Read more »

The Falls Church office of Carlyn Davis Casting is currently offering part time internships for the 2019 Spring Semester. These internships are unpaid, but school credit and travel stipend is offered.   Carlyn Davis Casting office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:15am to 5:30pm. The internship starts on or about January 14, 2019 and ends on or… Read more »

The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance is hosting VOICE to PROJECT, featuring voiceover artists Kera O’Bryon, Dale Leopold and Meredith Strange-Boston!   Tuesday,  November 27th WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235 6:30 PM Networking | 7:00 PM Meeting Start Admission is free for VPA members and $5 for everyone else. Light refreshments provided.… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance is hosting a voiceover panel with special guests  November 27th. Networking begins at  6:30 pm and the panel will start at 7 pm. It will be held at WCVE ( 23 Sesame street).  Tickets are free for VPA members and non-members will be charged a $5 fee.

Liquid Talent is offering some great workshops in November! Check them out! We’ve got a great line up of highly requested workshops.  Don’t miss these amazing opportunities to work with industry pros on some of the most necessary skills in the business! Saturday, November 10th: Nailing a Self Tape: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FAEAD29A6F94-nailing5 Improv for Kids, Teens, and Young… Read more »

Tuesday November, 13th VPA  will be having hosting  their first ever voice over panel with industry professionals hosted by Studio Center (149 Business Park Dr, Va Beach 23462.) from 6:30-9pm.  For VPA members tickets are free while non-members will pay a small fee of $5.  Tickets are available at the door or at Virginiaproductionalliance.org  

Final Act Drama presents Acting for Film and Television Course This 5-week course starts November 20, 2018 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… Read more »

Come join the Shane’s Inner Circle Fall Event Potluck Production Workshop on Sunday, November 4th from 10am until 3pm. Here’s how it works: They will be filming a short scene at BES Studios near Richmond, VA. Every attendee can sign up to bring up to 2 pieces of gear. Depending on turnout, each attendee will have the… Read more »

Book That Job: Audition Training Course with Final Act Drama actor training programs! This 5-week course starts October 16, 2018–Tuesday’s 6:30-8:30pm You got an audition tomorrow, can you book the job? Learn auditioning & cold reading skills so you stand out of the crowd! We will teach you to: analyze a scene quickly –  read sentences, not words from your script –  research your role… Read more »

Animation Panel hosted by the Richmond District Virginia Production Alliance   Date and Time: October 23, 6:30 PM Networking, 7:00 PM Meeting Location: WCVE, 23 Sesame St., Richmond, VA VPA Members Free, Guests $5 Panel includes: Anh Do, Elias Dancey, and Bobby Craig   www.facebook.com/pg/VPARichmond

Eric Carlson, Director of the Virginia Screenwriters Forum, will be headlining a Screenwriters Panel on October 2nd at Regent University Communications Bldg, Screening Room A. He will be joined by Russ Fulmore, writer and producer of “Precinct 757”. VPA Members are free, non-members $5   Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct 2 Check-in/Meet-N-Greet starts at 6:30pm.… Read more »

Cinema & TV Post-Production Assistant/Associate Professor The Department of Communication & Theatre Arts at ODU is seeking a full-time professor (Tenure track, Assistant or Associate level) with substantial Cinema/TV post-production experience to help lead an expanding program in Cinema and Television production in a top-50 media market. ODU’s Film Program places an emphasis on students… Read more »

The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance’s Cinematography panel features of wealth of expertise from James Drake, Stephen Lyons, Mark Mervis and James Contner! Tuesday, Sept 25th. 6:30 PM – Networking 7:00 PM – Meeting Start WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235 VPA members – FREE Non-member guests – $5 (Cash/check at the… Read more »

‘Mastering the Minute Monologue for Film’ Current VPA Members Receive 20% Discount! **Be sure to click on the VPA button on registration page to get discount** With Special Guest Scott Wichmann: Award-winning actor Scott Wichmann (Loving, Lincoln, Legends & Lies, Turn) will be joining Eva DeVirgilis’ on-camera class to explore making the transition from the… Read more »

John Moon will be conducting an intermediate on-camera workshop for actors interested in learning more about how to work in film and television. This 3 evening 9-hour workshop will take place on Tuesdays, September 11, 18 and 25 from 7-10pm. Class size is limited to 6 performers to provide ample time for everyone to work.  Participants’ work is also recorded so that actors… Read more »

Hey STUDENTS! The deadline to apply for the Film Office internship is next Tuesday, August 21st! We are looking for Film Lovers with an interest in production and the process of attracting projects. We love creatives with strong writing and administrative skills and a flexible, open schedule. Any photography or video editing experience is a… Read more »

THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE, as part of its workforce training initiative, will present a two-day workshop in costume production and design, wardrobe styling, and on-set costuming. The class was created and will be taught by Amelia Zontini (read more about her fabulous career in the film industry down below), a working professional in Virginia film’s film industry since 2003.… Read more »

VOCAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP YOUR VOICE, YOUR INSTRUMENT with PEGGY WESTON SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1 PM – 5 PM   Designed for aspiring adult vocalists … musicians, actors, dancers.   INTENSIVE VOCAL WORKSHOP in a supportive, inspiring atmosphere.   Exploring Your Voice, Your Instrument Building Confidence Exercises to: Develop Breath Control, Technique, Increase Your Range, Free and… Read more »

On Tuesday, July 31, the Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District presents “The Invisible Art,” a panel on editing, at WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235. The panel will unpack what goes into making their work so imperceptible and yet so essential to the filmmaking process, as well as provide tips for filmmakers on how… Read more »

JOIN US ! Professional Wireless Audio Panel TUESDAY July 24, 2018 at 7 PM   LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / MEET AND GREET – AND PRO PANEL DISCUSSION   RF, UHF, Diversity, Hybrid Digital, Retired Radio Spectrum????   Join us and your fellow production professionals for an informative presentation about doing battle… Read more »