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 »

Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:00 p. m. Every month, films from the Library’s collection are shown at the Mary Pickford Theater in the James Madison building, ranging from titles newly preserved by the National Audio Visual Conservation Center film lab, classics from the National Film Registry, and lesser known titles worthy of discovery. THE… Read more »

Want to buy some gear, grill out AND save on your TIVA membership? Join us at this year’s eighth annual Mega Tech DMV Gear Sale/Exchange! This year, TIVA is partnering with the Virginia Production Alliance, Barbizon Lighting, the DMV Gear Exchange, and Hurlbut Academy to make sure this year’s event is a real show-stopper! As always, this is a great opportunity for folks… Read more »

Los Angeles based LDR Creative LLC, in partnership with Thorndale Farm LLC, is seeking 3-4 history themed short films that were filmed in Virginia and or that promote some aspect of Virginia’s rich history for presentation at the outdoor event, From Farm to Film. From Farm to Film is being held at historic Thorndale Farm in Middletown,… Read more »

The 14th Annual Richmond 48 Hour Film Project season is heating up! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun, team-oriented, creative and competitive independent filmmaking event! Mark your calendars, and join us!   JUNE 12 HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING MIXER You asked for it; you got it! Join us this Wednesday for our… Read more »

The 14th Annual Richmond 48 Hour Film Project season is heating up! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun, team-oriented, creative and competitive independent filmmaking event! Mark your calendars, and join us!   JUNE 12 HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING MIXER You asked for it; you got it! Join us this Wednesday for our… Read more »

Mark your calendar for the next VPA Richmond District special event. Professor Christopher Cotropia from the University of Richmond will be speaking about Intellectual Property Fundamentals and Copyright Law.   June 25 Copyrighting Your Work Mobelux 1635 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 6:30 PM Networking. 7 PM event starts Free for VPA members; $5 Guests… Read more »

Come join us for a fantastic gear panel this Thursday, June 6th, at DC Camera! This is the first time that TIVA has partnered with DC Camera (2810 Merrilee Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031). Come and check out the latest in equipment, submit your name for the discount DC Camera rental package giveaway, support TIVA and your career… Read more »

The Summer 2019 Roy W. Dean Film Grant is now accepting submissions.  Celebrating its 27th year, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant is awarded to a unique film that contributes to society.  Winner will receive $3,500 cash and $30,000 in film production services to shoot and finish their project.  Deadline for submission is June 30th,… Read more »

In partnership with local Haitian chef Ariette Jeanisca of the Haitian event planning and catering company, Fusion Melange, the  Virginia Diasporic Communities Film Festival is hosting a multisensory experience of food and film!! On Sunday June 2, from 2pm-4pm at Indian River Library in Chesapeake, VADCFF is screening 2 Haitian films. Our themed films will be paired with a tasty Haitian… Read more »