Last chance to get amazing professional headshots at a discounted price.  Guido Venitucci will be coming from NYC this weekend and shooting in DC on Friday and Saturday and in Richmond on Sunday.  Just a few spots remain.   Please email Barb at [email protected] for open slot times.   Visit his work at www.guidovenitucci.com.     $325.00… Read more »

On Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 PM, at the University Theatre, ODU will screen filmmaker Susan Youssef’s latest feature film, Marjoun & The Flying Headscarf. Ms. Youssef will be in attendance and participate in a Q&A with the audience after the screening. The film was an Official Selection at the 2019 Miami International Film Festival, has screened at the Arab Film… Read more »

State of the Industry Expo – Fairfax – September 19, 2019 Join Northern Virginia’s film, television, advertising, and video professionals at the 2019 State of the Industry Expo. This FREE event is hosted by the Virginia Production Alliance with support from the Virginia Film Office. Special discounts will be available on VPA memberships exclusively at the… Read more »

A Seminar with Entertainment Lawyer Kirk T. Schroder.   Kirk will inform you of what you need to know to protect yourself and your rights. He will then take your questions. This promises to be informative for all. Kirk has advised clients on film, television, intellectual property, publishing, music, production, labor issues, fashion, distribution, live… Read more »

Hello everyone,   In 2017 the ODU Film Program, in conjunction with the Virginia Film Office and Storyland Pictures, produced the feature film American Dreamer starring Jim Gaffigan, directed by ODU alumnus Derrick Borte.   As part of American’s Dreamer’s theatrical rollout, the film will have 2 screenings at the Naro Cinema in Norfolk.  The… Read more »

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:00pm (EST) WALA Copyright Basics w/ Copyright Alliance @ Entertainment Software Association 601 Massachusetts Ave, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20011 REGISTER HERE – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wala-copyright-basics-w-copyright-alliance-esa-wednesday-september-18-2019-tickets-63004746894 Interested in learning about copyrights? Do you have a creative work that you want to copyright? Come learn about the basics of copyright at this presentation… Read more »

Special discount code for VPA members: Email [email protected] for Discount Code   –  – – – – – – – Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking TIVA event! – The Promise of Gamification Special Panel Presentation is THIS THURSDAY! September 12, 2019, 6:15 – 9:00 PM Mind & Media, 1101 King Street, Suite 360, Alexandria, VA 22314   Be… Read more »

The 2019 Poe Film Festival, featuring the best cinematic storytelling from Virginia’s and the nation’s top filmmakers, will be held on the VCU campus in Richmond on the weekend of October 25 to 27. “Get Out,” the Oscar-winning thriller by Jordan Peele, will open the festival at the VCU Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave., on… 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 »

Screening of “I Found it at the Video Store” Thursday, Oct 3 at 8:15 PM Naro Cinema 1507 Colley Ave. Norfolk VA 23517 Tickets $10   Three years in the making, filmmakers Robin Paez and Carter Mahnke had just finished editing “I Found it at the Video Store” when they heard the heartbreaking news that… Read more »

The 2019 Poe Film Festival, featuring the best cinematic storytelling from Virginia’s and the nation’s top filmmakers, will be held on the VCU campus in Richmond on the weekend of October 25 to 27. “Get Out,” the Oscar-winning thriller by Jordan Peele, will open the festival at the VCU Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave., on… Read more »

The Mason Libraries Arts & Humanities Team at George Mason University are conducting interviews with DC-area filmmakers for the following research study. Recruiting film directors in the Washington, DC-metropolitan area for a study on how they discover and use information in their creative processes. Selectees will participate in a 1-hour, in-person interview at a location… Read more »

ScriptDC – Words to “Action!” ScriptDC is the premier conference for Mid-Atlantic filmmakers including writers, directors, producers, editors, and talent to connect with accomplished teachers, consultants and industry professionals. The 2019 conference will be October 11-13, 2019 at American University. REGISTER HERE!  ScriptDC supports the work of independent filmmakers via seminars that provide access to… Read more »

Project Write, the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project, SU’s Department of Media and Communication, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema are teaming up to bring a day of screenwriting and production workshops to the area. Comic creator and screenwriter Joe Kelly will be the keynote speaker. He is most widely known as the author of the graphic novel I Kill Giants and… Read more »

Total Prep Fusion Film/TV Acting Master Class w/ Erica Arvold and Richard Warner Saturday, September 14, 2019, 11am – 6pm Virginia Rep Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA 23230 Ages 16 and up • Limited to 16 students • $315 Details: To register, please call the Virginia Rep Box Office… Read more »

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 »