Women in Film and Video present: Casting your film workshop! You’ve got the script, now you need the actors! In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to run a casting call; how to get your script in front of an actor; how to work with a casting director; what types of parts would someone want… Read more »

Alexandria Film Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Summer Film Series  All films are premieres We are excited to announce our summer film series in celebration of our 20th anniversary! Join us throughout the summer for three documentaries – all Virginia premieres – sure to inspire, challenge and educate audiences. From musical numbers to aerial adventures, we have something… Read more »

Hello All, Writers Helping Writers is a new initiative of Women in Film & Video led by WIFV Board Member, Lisa Scott.  It is a virtual table read of scripts written by WIFV members. We read: 1) 1—24 pages from a short script 2) The first Act or to the Inciting Incident from a feature… Read more »

Before there was a successful Indie short Film Festival, there was an Indie short Film Series. In 2019 the Series was founded featuring a monthly/every other month screening event showcasing a block of short films followed by a panel discussion with visiting filmmakers. Much of the lineup screened at major festivals, including the Sundance Film… Read more »

Richmond Film Network Cinema Collective presents COMMAND THE FRAME: AUDITIONING FOR FILM & TELEVISION with Jaclyn Vames, award-winning filmmaker Designed for actors looking to strengthen their film and television audition skills, this interactive workshop explores both the artistic and technical sides of performing for the camera. Participants will learn how framing, eyelines, camera angles, and… Read more »

Get your free ticket for a fun event filled with networking, snacks, and movies: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-filmmakers-movie-night-tickets-1988571387551?aff=vpa2 Event Details: • Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026. • Time: Doors open at 5:50 PM for networking; Program starts at 6:31 PM; Event ends at 8:30 PM • Location: Midlothian Branch Library: 100 Millworks Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23114 • Due… Read more »

NEW WORKSHOPS!  Intense action scene training with firearms – Multiple dates – Charlottesville VA Hi everyone!  EXCITING New Workshop offerings!  See details below! Basic Firearms – June 27 (See details below) (Prereq for Intense action scene training) Basic Equestrian – June 27 (See details below) (Prereq for Intense action scene training) Intense Action Scene Training… Read more »

The 10th annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival will be held in Richmond, Virginia on November 18-22, 2026 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC). This year the festival will be 5 days in support of our 10th anniversary, which represents a significant milestone of resilience, shared… Read more »

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | JUNE NEWS   15th ANNUAL DATES SEP 22-27. Official Selection Films Announced June 15. EARLYBIRD PASSES LIVE FOR LIMITED TIME: EARLYBIRD TICKETING IS OPEN. GET SAVINGS WITH SPRING PROMOTION BELOW Early bird tickets to this year’s festival are officially live during the spring ticketing sale now through JUNE 15th. CODE:… Read more »

SEE THE MAGIC: RICHMOND 48HFP SCREENING TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Watch every film at the Historic Byrd Theatre on June 14 & 21 They did it. Filmmaking teams from across Virginia went without sleep, pushed their gear to the limit, and successfully turned in a complete short film in just 48 hours. Now, it’s time… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Richmond Happy Hour – June 9th Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held at Brambly Park. Tuesday, June 9 – 5:00 pm RSVP Here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St., Richmond, VA 23230 Organized by Carly Crickenberger   ***The Virginia… Read more »

Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Falls Church area. This will be an in-person event organized by Amelia Milstein. Register to let us know how many seats to save!   Where & When Northside Social 205 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046   Start: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM End:… Read more »

Richmond — Independent filmmakers behind the award-winning drama series Sundays After Church are opening the doors to their creative process with “How We Shot It: The Sundays After Church Bootcamp,” an immersive one-day filmmaking intensive taking place on June 14, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. Hosted by Amanda Delore, the bootcamp gives aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers,… 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 »

Virginia Production Alliance NOVA District Event! When: May 21st – 6:30 PM Where: Barbizon – 6437 G General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 Step into a world where creativity meets technology, at the Lighting Showcase and Networking Event, where we bring together the brightest minds in the film industry’s lighting sector. Hosted by Barbizon Lighting… Read more »

Women in Film & Video Event! Brambly Park 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Start: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM End: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. RSVP at this link:… Read more »

Save the date for the next Virginia Filmmakers Movie Night! Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026. Time: Doors open at 5:50 PM for networking; Program starts at 6:40 PM; Event ends at 8:30 PM Location: Midlothian Branch Library: 100 Millworks Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23114 Due to only having 100 seats at most, an RSVP is… 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 »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – April 14 Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. Tuesday, April 14, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Organized by Yossera Bouchtia and Laura Seltzer-Duny  ***The Virginia Film… Read more »

Women in Film and Video 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! When: April 10th, 2026, 9am-10am Where: 3110 10th St. North – Arlington, VA 22201 Register At: Coffee in… Read more »

ECHOES OF DREAD makes its theatrical premiere this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Experience it the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen. For more info about the film, visit: https://markhyde.com/echoes-of-dread/ 10:30 a.m. this Saturday March 28th 2026 University Mall Theatres 10659-A Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22032 ***The Virginia Film Office is not… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance NoVA District invites you to a Masterclass Headshot event! Join us for an evening of fun with industry professionals and a chance to network with VPA District leadership and members. This event is free for VPA and SAG-AFTRA members! A great headshot can make all the difference. But what separates a… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Event AI for Good with Craig Martin These are interesting times for creatives. We are facing all kinds of obstacles, yet we are resilient as storytellers and have been for millennia. Artificial Intelligence is the latest technology threatening our ability to earn a living as media professionals. But, just like every other… Read more »