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 »

Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge! The weekend? July 12 – 14, 2019 The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours! Filmmakers from all over the Richmond, VA 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… Read more »

LORI RUSSELL As the Film Office locations manager, Lori supports filmmakers with a broad range of location needs throughout Virginia, maintains the office’s location library and coordinates the internship program. She joined the team after ten years as a Key Assistant Location Manager and Scout for the film and television industry in Los Angeles, California.… Read more »

Casting director Matthew Maisto will be returning to DC on June 2nd for a one day workshop. He’s helped cast films such as: “On The Basis of Sex”, “FoxCatcher”, “St VIncent”, “The Hobbit” and TV shows: “Insecure”, “Modern Family” and many others. He will teach you audition techniques, script analysis and how to nail your… Read more »

Dancing Ape Films is hosting the premier of our documentary at the Alamo Drafthouse in Ashburn, VA of June 22, 2019. The film, Hope’s City, details the history of and revitalization efforts undertaken by Pamplin City, VA after is was added to the Preservation Virginia Endangered Historic Places List in 2014. This screening is $26.50… Read more »

  VPA Richmond Presents Permits & Insurance: What Filmmakers Need to Know   Panel Speakers: Lori Russell, Locations Manager, Virginia Film Office Jason Priest, VP & Producer Virginia Commonwealth Corporation Lisa Giles, Producer, 48 Hour Film Project   Date and Time: Tuesday, May 28 6:30 PM Networking 7:00 PM Panel   Location: Mobelux 1635 West… Read more »

If you’re looking to get into acting, building your skills or tape for your reel? Then this workshop is for you.  From Script To Screen a powerful workshop in the Virginia area. Hosted by professionals and working actors in the business. For more information log on to www.dipglobalmedia.com   Acting House Workshops from Script To… Read more »

Calling all writers!   The 48 Hour Film Project, in partnership with the award-winning Dutch production company NOBS, announces its inaugural Feature Script Project! Veteran 48HFP filmmakers and writers are invited to submit their original scripts for a chance to have it developed for production!   Here are the highlights:   Contest is open to… Read more »

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 »