Speaker BIO – Jesse Vaughan – 30-time Emmy Award Winner American Filmmaker Jesse Vaughan just completed his film “The Last Punch,” which chronicles Muhammad Ali’s last fight as seen through the eyes of first time promoter James Cornelius. Before directing his first feature film Juwanna Mann for Warner Bros./Morgan Creek, starring Vivica A. Fox, Miguel… Read more »

The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia where film professionals and those who aspire to be get together. Enjoy complimentary food, wine, beer and soft drinks with your film industry colleagues. There is no cost to attend. One of the highlights of the evening is the Expo that… Read more »

Join us for an industry panel!   Featuring: Screenwriter Megan Holley (Sunshine Cleaning) Sound Designer Dean Hurley (David Lynch’s sound guy) Martin Agency EP/SVP Brett Alexander (GEICO, etc) on a panel about the future of the film industry and it’s impact on Richmond. AND meet our senior VCU Cinema students! In their NEW space – the loft at The… Read more »

Please join DC Camera May 8th 6:30-9pm  for a Lens and Camera Workshop led by Hurlbut Academy Member and DP Peter Nicoll, as well as the DC Camera team. The Workshop will focus on the differences between cinema, anamorphic, and still lenses, and discuss how each type of lens can affect the image, and help… Read more »

Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, virtual reality, and experimental projects. Accepted films will be eligible for category-specific awards, including the Programmer’s Awards, Audience Awards for which moviegoers vote via ballots, and Commonwealth Awards for Best Virginia Feature Film and Best Virginia Short Film. The regular submission… Read more »

Have you worked on any film or television productions in southern Virginia?  Do you want to pursue this as a career?   Come meet Ellen Popiel, Secretary/Treasurer of Local 487, I.A.T.S.E Studio Mechanics. They represent film technicians in Virginia, Maryland and DC who work behind the scenes to make the magic happen. Find out what… Read more »

The Giles County Film Office will host a screening for local filmmakers and their work!   Time and date: Friday, April 26, 6:30-8:50 PM Location: Castle Rock Golf Club, 900 Castle Rock Dr, Pembroke VA 24136 Free and open to the public. More information–https://www.facebook.com/events/2269165906634521/

Richmond VPA presents the: Directors Workshop: Sharing Secrets to Improve Your Skills   Jesse Vaughan, a 30 time Emmy Award Winner, will share secrets to improving your skills as a director.   Time and Date: Tuesday, April 30 Networking 6:30 PM Meeting/Workshop 7:00 PM   Location: Metro Productions 8570 Magellan Pkwy #400, Richmond VA 23227… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, virtual reality, and experimental projects. Each year, the VAFF brings in a fascinating selection of guests, from internationally acclaimed directors and actors to professors and leading cultural experts who lead… Read more »

The hottest short films in VA are coming to the big screen at the Seven Cities Short Film Showcase! Bring your cast and crew to enjoy these cinematic spectacles! Attendees can also enjoy RAFFLE PRIZES, RED CARPET PHOTOS, and access to our FREE AFTER PARTY at Quirk’s after the show! Reception | 6:15pm Show Begins… Read more »

Pitch LA Managers/Agents, TV Development Executives, Producing Partners and Investors. www.VIPFilmAndTVSummit.com Want to get your project to be the next original program or Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and others? Well, you have to have the right producing partner! VPA Members get a Discount: https://www.vipfilmsummit.com/2019-big-discount If you sign up today – get the Friday Workshops FREE (a +$99 value-add)

Greetings! We are SUPER excited to invite you to party with us at the 7th annual DC Web Fest on April 12th& 13th in Washington, DC!   Early bird tickets are up now, so make sure to grab them, as we anticipate selling out and we don’t want you to miss out on the incredible offerings we have… Read more »

The 5th annual NORTHERN VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL begins this coming Sunday, April 7th, 2019 in Fairfax, VA! The NOVA Film Festival includes screenings, musical performances, seminars, forums, panels, TV interviews, pre-parties and after parties, all leading up to an awards ceremony! This year, the festival features the addition of a film market. Find your tickets,… Read more »

The hottest short films in VA are coming to the big screen at the Seven Cities Short Film Showcase! Bring your cast and crew to enjoy these cinematic spectacles! Attendees can also enjoy RAFFLE PRIZES, RED CARPET PHOTOS, and access to our FREE AFTER PARTY at Quirk’s after the show! Location: Zeiders American Dream Theater Date:… Read more »

Guido Venitucci (www.guidovenitucci.com), a top NYC head shot photographer is in Richmond this Sunday for one day only. He had a cancellation and has one spot left open.  The rate is $325 for the 90 minute shoot.  Remember the first thing a casting director, agent, director sees of you is your headshot.  Make it count… Read more »

The ODU Film Program, in conjunction with the Virginia Film Office and Kodak, will be hosting a special event on April 3rd at 7:30pm (doors at 7:00) in ODU’s University Theatre on Hampton Blvd at 46th Street in Norfolk.  It’s The Walking Dead at ODU!  We will be screening the season 9 finale of The… Read more »

There’s still time to buy tickets for the VIP Film Summit, April 5-7!  The VIP Film and TV Summit will put you in the best position to secure a manager or agent for your writing or filmmaking career, to find an experienced producing partner OR to help connect you with investors. The Summit includes workshops… Read more »

Volunteer Call: 2019 RIFF   The 2019 Richmond International Film and Music Festival (RIFF) is looking for an awesome team of volunteers.  This year’s festival will be held April 23–28. RIFF is looking for individuals who would like to participate in the next few weeks leading up to the festival as part of the core… Read more »

Hampton Roads STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Tuesday, April 23, 2019 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Venue 757 4582 George Washington Hwy Portsmouth, Virginia 23702   VENDOR INFORMATION Are you interested in being a vendor for the 2019 Hampton Roads State of the Industry? This is a great opportunity for anyone who has a business or provides… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents  Acting for Film and Television Course  This multi-week course starts April 9th, 2019 | Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm This 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films, and TV performance.   Learn the fundamental acting skills like character development, improvisation, movement and speech dynamics. Are you trained to deliver… Read more »

THIS SATURDAY! Join the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University for a fun and interactive afternoon while supporting our students! Watch student films. Make art. Taste offerings from local breweries and enjoy mac-and-cheese and ice cream sandwich bars. Explore the School of Art and Design and tour more than 15 studio… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance Annual General Meeting is your opportunity to join friends and colleagues as we plan for upcoming events and general meetings. It all happens this Tuesday, March 19th, at WCVE studios in Richmond (23 Sesame Street) there will be a summary of 2018-2019 with an opportunity for your input for programming this… Read more »

How would you like to pitch an HBO Exec Producer? Well, now you can at the VIP Film and TV Summit! Bret Slater is an LA-based producer with nearly a decade of experience in both Production and Development. Brett got his start in the industry working on features including TWILIGHT, THE PROPOSAL, and CONTRABAND, before assisting… Read more »

Ever wonder how to find jobs in the Mid-Atlantic area? How to compete with fellow actors in NY and LA? What type of package (resume, headshot, reel) a professional needs? If you should join SAG/AFTRA or not?   Join the Virginia Production Alliance on March 28th as an expert panel tackles common issues actors face… Read more »