The 2026 Ampersand Festival offers many opportunities for the Virginia Film Community, the week of March 16th-22nd. For a full list of their virtual and in-person workshops, please visit this link. https://www.ampersandfestival.com/summit The festival’s Industry Summit features professional workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions with special guests and W&M alumni. These events offer attendees the opportunity… Read more »

A 1-day live Zoom bootcamp that gives you a clear A–Z filmmaking roadmap, & your next right steps to build momentum & get your film funded! When: Online event Sunday, Mar 8 at 1 pm EDT Organized by Ron Newcomb If your project feels stalled, this is for you. Grab your free seat – and… 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 »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – March 10th Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park.   Tuesday, March 10, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Event organized by Virginia Bertholet… Read more »

**Free Virginia Black Film Festival panel tickets available!** The 3rd annual VA Black Film Festival will take place February 19-22 in beautiful Williamsburg. The event will have screenings, premieres, seminars, and panels, including tomorrow’s ‘Filming in Virginia – Old Dominion: New Vision’ featuring the Virginia Film Office’s own Andy Edmunds. The talk will take place… Read more »

Light House Studio Presents: The 4th Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected]. lighthousestudio.org/oddsandends   Charlottesville, VA, February 13, 2026 – Light House Studio is excited to announce that the Fourth Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival will be held February 20-21 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH WORKSHOPS!! EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026!  CHARLOTTESVILLE VA! Choose from FEBRUARY 28 OR MARCH 21 –Basic (Beginning) Equestrian – 9 am (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 11 am –Advanced Equestrian – 12 noon (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 2 pm EXCITING NEWS! We… Read more »

Richmond’s Cadence Theatre is holding Pipeline 2026, their annual stage & screen writers retreat. This includes 6 professionals with workshops and one-on-one sessions covering writing & producing. Participants will explore how different environments can influence their stories—and how their inimitable vision brings them to life. In addition to generous independent writing time, the retreat features… Read more »

The Richmond District has rescheduled our State of the Industry event to February 25th. We look forward to seeing everyone at Hardywood on February 25th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration is still open. Grab your spot, register here! When: February 25th – 6:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Hardywood Craft Brewery – 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond,… Read more »

The DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum, taking place February 11–16, 2026, in Washington, DC at Regal Gallery Place, features 10 seminars and masterclasses focused on sound, filmmaking craft, emerging formats, and the business of independent film. Programming highlights include: Cinematic Worlds: Immersive Sound & Film, with industry leaders from ARTECHOUSE and OTT House Audio… Read more »

We cordially invite you to the 2026 ChinaFest Opening Celebration at the University of Richmond, featuring: -A documentary film screening of Dora Fugh Lee: A Life in Art featuring the voice of Chinafest founder, Rose Chen -A conversation with the director, Samantha Cheng -A celebratory reception, catered by Peter Chang -The Irby B. Brown One Man… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Event! Camera Showcase DC Camera – Merrifield, VA Calling all professional filmmakers, cinematographers, DPs, and corporate videographers in the DMV area! Join us for an exclusive hands-on event at DC Camera’s headquarters in Merrifield, VA. Dive deep into the world of high-end cinematography with expert-led demos on top-tier cameras from ARRI, Sony,… Read more »

Women in Film and Video coffee networking event! Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Clarendon/Arlington, VA area. This will be an in-person event organized by Sandra Brennan.  Register to let us know how many seats to save! Register at this link: Coffee in Arlington Convenient to Clarendon Metro Station.  On-street and garage… Read more »

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE IN THESE WORKSHOPS!! EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS FOR JANUARY 2026!  CHARLOTTESVILLE VA! January 24, 2026: –Basic (Beginning) Equestrian – 9 am (3 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 11 am –Advanced Equestrian – 12 noon (3 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 2 pm EXCITING NEWS! We have several upcoming Workshop opportunities coming up… Read more »

Cinema Collective is Richmond Film Network’s monthly workshop bringing together filmmakers and film-adjacent creatives across all disciplines for connection, learning, and collaboration. When: Wednesday, January 28 from 6–8 PM Where: The Hof (Loft), 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond Cost: Free JANUARY PROGRAM Presentation: Collaborative Intelligence with Salimah Ismail An interactive session based on a framework developed by Dawna… Read more »

The 17th Annual Israeli & Jewish Film Festival launches this Thursday night with a Red Carpet Opening Night Premier Party featuring a meet & greet with “Bad Shabbos” screenwriter Zack Weiner. Here’s a link to a podcast TVJerry produced featuring Zack. The film won the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Tribeca Film Festival… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Event! Join us for a fun and festive holiday celebration in Hampton Roads District! Members and guests are welcome to attend. We will provide food and drinks, wear your festive gear and come ready to celebrate the Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District! Register Here: Virginia Production Alliance – Hampton Roads District… Read more »

December 11th, 2025 6:30 p.m. Thundershot Studios REGISTER HERE Enjoy networking with friends in the film industry! Catch up with your fellow professionals at one of Northern Virginia’s best production venues, all dressed up for the holidays. We’re anticipating another blowout networking event with ThunderShot Studios located at 9425-B Mathy Drive in Fairfax, Virginia. We’ll… Read more »

THIS EVENT IS POSTONED DUE TO WEATHER.  CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION. Join us for a fun and festive holiday celebration in the Richmond District! Members and guests are welcome to attend. We will provide food and drinks, wear your festive gear, and come ready to celebrate the Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District! Date: December… Read more »

COME NETWORK before the holidays!! Prep for that project in the new year!! WIFV’s RVA Happy Hour, last one of the year! Thursday, November 13th, 5-7 pm. VA Museum of Fine Arts’ BEST CAFE. Atrium entrance – BuyYOB. RSVP: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ Or just show up – All VA media makers welcome. Hosts: Va Bertholet & Robin… Read more »

Join RFN Indie Fest for Negative Space, the opening screening block of the RFN Indie Fest, on Saturday, November 15 at 12:00 PM at The Park RVA. In art, negative space refers to what’s left unseen or unsaid—the quiet between shapes, the silence that defines the sound. In this collection of poetic, introspective films, that… Read more »

SCRIPTDC PRESENTS: Production Assistant Training (Friday 5:00-8:00 pm/All Day Saturday) Limited to 10 Participants Register Here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32277&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal GMU Mason Square Campus 3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 Start: Friday, November 14, 2025 End: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Time Zone: Eastern Time PART 1: “Before I Get to Set, What Do I Need to Know?” (Friday 5:00-8:00… Read more »

We invite you to purchase your tickets today for the Adrenaline Film Project Screening on Sunday, November 16th at 7:00pm at the Vinegar Hill Theatre. Go to this link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-adrenaline-film-project-the-screening-tickets-1954790132909?aff=oddtdtcreator Can’t make the in-person screening? You can purchase a ticket to watch virtually! Light House Studio is thrilled to announce that the 21st… Read more »

The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival honors the contributions of Native Americans and reinvigorates conversations about telling stories of indigenous life. See full schedule here – https://pocahontasreframed.com/2025-festival/ Get tickets here – https://pocahontasreframed.com/festival-tickets/ Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History and Culture Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival is proud and excited to welcome Pura Fé and Cary Morin… Read more »