Join Northern Virginia’s film, television, advertising, and video professionals at the 2019 State of the Industry Expo at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center (3740 Old Lee Highway. Fairfax, VA) on September 19th, 6-9PM This FREE event is hosted by the Virginia Production Alliance with support from the Virginia Film Office. Special discounts will be available on VPA… Read more »

RICHMOND VA PREMIERE of: The Mountain Sunday, September 8th, 7:15 PM  Byrd Theatre, 2908 W Cary Street, Richmond VA 23221 Directed by Rick Alverson and originally released in the US on January 28th, 2019 Summary 1950s America. Since his mother‘s confinement to an institution, Andy has lived in the shadow of his stoic father. A… Read more »

Scene-1 is happy to announce that NYC head shot photographer Guido Venitucci will be in DC on Sept 20/21 and Richmond Sept 22. He’s running an amazing special, only $325. 90 minute shoot up to 4 wardrobe changes / looks ALL proofs 2 professional edits Professional Hair and Makeup avail for only $70 Visit his… Read more »

Wining Films Now Viewable Online! In case you missed the live screenings in July, the Best Film, Runner-Up, and Audience Choice films from the 2019 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project are now viewable online HERE. Enjoy!   Early Bird Horror Registration Whether you had so much fun in July and want to do it again,… Read more »

HELLO TO ALL INDUSTRY FOLKS!!!   Free tickets for you and no cover charge 8 pm THURDAYS NIGHTS AT TABOL BREWING CO. This Thursday GROOVECAT COMEDY will be performing their very hot show with some very cold beer.   EVERY thurday AT 8pm!!!! 704 Dawn St, Richmond – Tabol Brewing Co. Groovecatcomedy.com  

Arvold Warner Studio is hosting a FREE, 2-hour discussion of life, success, and achieving happiness in the film business, with industry experts and master teachers Erica Arvold and Richard Warner. While this event is free, we ask that you bring a $10 cash donation to the door with proceeds going to Side By Side.  … Read more »

Early Bird Horror Registration Whether you had so much fun in July and want to do it again, or you didn’t get to participate because of other obligations, here’s your chance to make a(nother) movie in just 48 hours with the 2nd Annual RVA 48 Hour HORROR Film Project!   Last year, Richmond set the… Read more »

Directors, Producers, & Writers:   Submissions –short film, scripts or trailers – are being sought for the Magic of Horror Film Festival, to be held Dec. 7th, 2019.  Shorts may be no more than 15 minutes long.  Submissions can be items done in recent past or submitted to other festivals. Jury will give awards to… Read more »

From Farm to Film ~ Saturday, August 31, 2019 ~ 5PM – 9PM LDR Creative, Thorndale Farm LLC, and Friends of Thorndale Farm present: From Farm to Film, an evening with the filmmakers on historic Thorndale Farm. Enjoy an evening of BBQ, beer, wine, live music, living history, and entertainment at historic Thorndale Farm, Middletown,… Read more »

Filmmakers from all over the Hampton Roads area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2020 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival… Read more »

  Reservations Required by August 11th Picnic at Chesapeake City Park Burgers and Hot Dogs provided Drone and other demonstrations (stay tuned to Facebook for details) Networking Family Friendly Special Guests RSVP Here

State of the Industry networking event and trade show Where: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center (3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA) Film and media production is thriving in Northern Virginia and the State of the Industry networking event and trade show is your opportunity to get involved! Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, the Northern… Read more »

F.I.L.M.A.M. Productions will be conducting interviews for a documentary on independent filmmakers. Each interview will be 5-10 min long. The project is titled “Finding Kevin”. More information on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FILMAMProd/ Website: https://filmamproductions.com/ “25 randomly thrown together creatives – filmmakers, writers, producers and actors embarking on a thrilling adventure from Sarasota Florida to New… Read more »

These films made July 12-14 in just 48 hours have been selected as the Top Ten films of this year’s Richmond 48 Hour Film Project and will screen at the Best of Richmond on Sunday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond, where awards for Best Film, Runner-Up… Read more »

It’s tomorrow!!! July 24 – Mixer starts at 6:30pm at Baja Bean, 1520 W W Main St, Richmond, VA. Free to attend. Buy your own beverages. Munchies provided:-) And announcing that we will have some special guests with a few remarks: Andy Edmunds, Virginia Film Office; Enjoli Moon, Afrikana Independent Film Festival and B.K. Fulton, Soulidifly… Read more »

HELLO RICHMOND IMPROV ACTORS! I AM THE NEW IMPROV COMEDY DIRECTOR IN RICHMOND. At my studio in Richmond, I have had the privilege to train about 20 dedicated actors since last August and almost 20 more who have joined over the past 11 months. They are developing very quickly in a style of improv that… Read more »

GIDC is an independent film festival that focuses on cultivating global outreach, celebrating culture, and supporting non-profit organizations. Our mission is to empower lives by celebrating the power of media for social change. We are showcasing short documentary and narrative films that provoke and inspire social change. Tickets and schedule available here: http://secure.ticketdini.com/event/GlobalImpactFimFest5   ★★★2019 GLOBAL IMPACT FILM… Read more »

Want some time to casually chat with members of the Richmond film community? The VPA Richmond District will be holding a mixer/meet & greet at Baja Bean Co. (1520 West Main Street, Richmond) at 6:30 PM on the evening of Wednesday, July 24th. It is free to attend and munchies provided, buy your own beverages.… Read more »

This past weekend, armed with a character, prop, line of dialogue and genre, 36 film teams from the Richmond area and beyond set out to make a movie in just 48 hours! Thirty-two of them turned in a film Sunday night and those films will premiere on Sunday, July 21 at the Byrd Theatre, 2908… Read more »

Hi all! I wanted to spread the word about our upcoming feature film, People Don’t Die in the Comics Anymore, premiering at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond on August 10th, 1:30 PM!  Trailer: https://vimeo.com/342445491 We crowdfunded the film in 2017 and filmed it in 2018 with crew, actors and artists local to Central Virginia. For the… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE IS PARTNERING WITH TIVA FOR: THE MEGA TECH DMV GEAR SALE/EXCHANGE (YARD SALE)!! Enjoy special VPA member pricing (see below) Sell your audio, video, photography, lighting, post production (etc) gear Buy new (to you) gear Eat delicious grilled food and drink cold beverages (included with admission) Have fun with your fellow industry… Read more »

Just ONE week from today, VPA Richmond presents…. Creatives must learn to protect their rights in film, music, and screenwriting! Chris Cotropia is a Professor of Law at the University of Richmond Professor and Director of the Law School’s Intellectual Property Institute. He writes in the areas of copyright law and intellectual property law. He was recently… Read more »

Marinella Hume Casting is seeking paid background talent for a youth basketball project Open Casting Call for background roles. Date: Saturday June 22, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: 4300 Carolina Avenue | Richmond VA 23222 Seeking: All ethnicities Roles as students teachers, coaches, referees, neighbors, African-American families for roles as game spectators and neighbors… Read more »

Wednesday, June 19 is Happy Hour Networking Mixer #2 If you missed last week’s Mixer, you have another chance to come socialize with us, join a team or find crew and talent for your team. Actor? DP? Writer? Editor? Sound? Lighting? Everyone’s invited! Here are the details: Location: Baja Bean, 1520 W. Main St. Date:… Read more »