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 »

Calling all filmmakers… our 2019 Call for Entries is now open! Accepted films will be eligible for category-specific awards, including the Programmer’s Awards, the Audience Awards for which moviegoers vote via ballots, and the Commonwealth Awards for Best Virginia Feature Film and Best Virginia Short Film. The deadline for film submissions is June 10. To… Read more »

26th French Film Festival – Richmond – Mar. 28-31 On March 28-31, the 26th French Film Festival will take place in the Byrd Theatre in Richmond. For 26 years, the festival has earned acclaim, in the U.S. and in France, for introducing more than 700 French and francophone films to American audiences. Over 850 directors,… Read more »

The 26th James River Film Festival will be screening its signature blend of eclectic film programming at the VMFA, Byrd Theatre, VCU’s Grace St. Theater, Visual Arts Center, Gallery 5, and Richmond’s Main Public Library March 13-17, 2019. James River Film Festival Site    

Actor Information Workshop – Mar. 28 – Fairfax 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 them at ThunderShot Studios on March 28th as an expert panel tackles… Read more »

Big Screen Classics: Sunshine Cleaning & The Projectionist Presented By Screenwriter Megan Holley   Richmond film screenwriter and director Megan Holley invites you a special screening of her short film, THE PROJECTIONIST followed by the feature film, SUNSHINE CLEANING for which she wrote the screenplay.   A short Q&A will follow.   The Byrd Theatre http://byrdtheatre.com   Wednesday,… Read more »

Join us at the VIP Film & TV Summit! www.VIPFilmAndTVSummit.com It’s like Shark Tank for writers & filmmakers! After each expert panel during the day, 10 lucky writers & filmmakers will have a chance to pitch their script or project to the panelists Shark Tank style! – 103 attendees came last year!   GOAL: To put… Read more »

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is excited to announce that submissions are open for this year’s Regional Showcase, taking place from May 3-5. There is a $15 non-refundable submission fee. The submission period is from February 1 to April 1. Filmmakers who have had their submissions selected to the program will be notified by April… Read more »

PGA CAPITAL REGION PRESENTS: A LINE PRODUCING 2-DAY PROGRAM BY MAUREEN A. RYAN This 2-day training course will teach members the essential skills of Line Producing – from pre-production through post-production. This step-by-step workshop focuses on what you need to know to line produce LOW BUDGET INDEPENDENT SCRIPTED projects, NOT studio films, network films/television or… Read more »

There are a few spots left for screenwriters of all levels in next weekend’s special two-day seminar, From On the Waterfront to The Shape of Water: What Makes Movies Great, this Saturday and Sunday at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main Street.   Led by veteran freelance writer Kimberly Gadette, this seminar will help you bring your… Read more »

Hosted by Richmond VPA: USING SMART DEVICES TO FILM! February 26, 2019 Metro Productions 8570 Magellan Parkway Suite 400 | Richmond 6:30 PM Networking | 7:00 PM Panel VPA Members FREE | Guests $5   More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/368872950389445/   Whether stopping by to check it out, or seriously considering membership, we encourage you to come… Read more »

Improv comedy TV/Film studio is producing Improv Comedy TV shows and Movies. This group of actors is dedicated to having fun together creating the world’s most entertaining form of improv comedy for both live and TV audiences. They are driven to create careers for Richmond Actors who want to have fun performing together.  They are called ACTOR… Read more »

Registration is now open for Moonlit Wings spring camps and summer camps for ages 7-14 that love to act! We also have new spring classes for kids, teens and adults too across Fairfax County. For more information or visit moonlitwings.org for the full schedule. Hurry, space is limited!!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH The Richmond International Film & Music Festival Presents the RIFFx: University Battle of the Bands, Live Battle Round The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF), ​one of the largest competitive international festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, held on April 23rd-28th, 2019, launched a new venture in 2018 called “RIFFx: University Battle of… Read more »

Mark your calendars! The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance is hosting a USING SMART DEVICES TO FILM seminar with Award winning Filmmaker and Actress, Raasa Leela de Montebello and Emmy Award winning Production Sound Mixer, Allen Cavedo. They will share their expertise, tips & tricks on filming and sound using your iPhone and the… Read more »

ChinaFest will have three featured events and five screenings. They are in their 14th year and all events/screenings are free and open to the public.     FESTIVAL EVENTS: The Irby B. Brown Lecture The Art of War (And Peace): Understanding China’s Perspective and Its Return To Being a Superpower Thursday, Feb 14 | 7:00… Read more »

GuidoVenitucci NYC Headshot photographer back in DC March 28-April 1.  Two days in Northern VA and 2 days in Richmond. Guido Venitucci, one of the best headshot photographers in NY is returning to DC and offering a special deal for DC actors.  *A 90 minute shoot * multiple wardrobe changes * all proofs and 2 edits, all for… Read more »

Invite to the 2019 Hampton Roads VPA Cinematography panel and an evening of questions and answers from some of the area’s cinematographers, including Richard “Luke” Richards and Curtis Bogges. 6:30pm-9:00pm at Old Dominion University Theater. (Plenty of parking around the theater.)   Check in/networking 6:30 -7pm Panel discussion 7 – 9pm   Free for current… Read more »

The RVA Environmental Film Festival has presented “The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” with the Grand Prize Award! Please join us for a FREE screening of this biographic documentary on Sunday, Feb 10!   “The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” February 10, 2019 3:00 p.m.   Byrd Theatre 2908 W Cary St Richmond,… Read more »

Informal Evening of Film, Science and Discussion Address: Community Idea Stations | 23 Sesame Street | Richmond, VA 23235 6 PM Reception and Activities 7 PM Film, Conversation, Q & A with Director/Producer, Randall MacLowry and Dr. Jeremy Hoffman, Science Museum of Virginia Climate and Earth Scientist FREE but registration required Join them for an… Read more »