VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS PARTY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) RECAP! Our last meeting was the Mini Film Showcase and WE ALL HAD A BLAST!  The filmmaker party continued in the parking lot for another hour – which tells you that… Read more »

Here is a first look at Moonlit Wings acting classes and winter break camps for Kids & Teens in Northern VA! Winter registration opened today for our award-winning acting programs at several locations in Fairfax County! CAMPS (click here for more information) The Greatest Showkid Frozen Fairy Tales Broadway Talent Show CLASSES (click here for… Read more »

The Ringdangdo is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6PM, at WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235. Come for hors d’oeuvres, music, networking, and a good time as we celebrate the successes we’ve had professionally and as an organization in 2018. The event is free for VPA members and $5 for guests. At the Dec.… Read more »

At the Dec. 11 “Holiday Ringdangdo” in Richmond, we want to share trailers for work by Virginia filmmakers made in the last two years.   The Ringdangdo is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6PM, at WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235. Come for hors d’oeuvres, music, networking, and a good time as we celebrate… Read more »

Come join the Virginia Production Alliance, Women In Film and Video and Mandy.com for a fun networking social the Wednesday after Thanksgiving.   LOCATION: Lost and Found 1240 9th St NW, Washington, DC  20001   TIME: 6PM to 8PM   COST: $0 (Members and non-members)    

The Virginia Production Alliance is hosting a voiceover panel with special guests  November 27th. Networking begins at  6:30 pm and the panel will start at 7 pm. It will be held at WCVE ( 23 Sesame street).  Tickets are free for VPA members and non-members will be charged a $5 fee.

Liquid Talent is offering some great workshops in November! Check them out! We’ve got a great line up of highly requested workshops.  Don’t miss these amazing opportunities to work with industry pros on some of the most necessary skills in the business! Saturday, November 10th: Nailing a Self Tape: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FAEAD29A6F94-nailing5 Improv for Kids, Teens, and Young… Read more »

JOIN US – AND SHOW US YOUR WORK! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 at 7 PM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / MEET AND GREET – AND MINI FILM SHOWCASE At this month’s VPA meeting you will be able to show off your work to fellow VPA members and… Read more »

Tuesday November, 13th VPA  will be having hosting  their first ever voice over panel with industry professionals hosted by Studio Center (149 Business Park Dr, Va Beach 23462.) from 6:30-9pm.  For VPA members tickets are free while non-members will pay a small fee of $5.  Tickets are available at the door or at Virginiaproductionalliance.org  

Final Act Drama presents Acting for Film and Television Course This 5-week course starts November 20, 2018 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm 804-858-3446 http://www.finalactdrama.com/screen-acting.html   Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films, and TV performance.   Learn the fundamental acting skills like scene study, character development, improvisation, movement and… Read more »

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE OCT 30 @ 11:59PM EST Hey there filmmakers, guess what? You still have one day to submit your film to the 2019 Richmond International Film Festival! If you would like to be considered for the 2018-2019 RIFF and have your work screened at the historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown, BowTie Cinemas or one of RIFF’s other prestigious… Read more »

JOIN US – AND SHOW US YOUR WORK! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 at 7 PM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / MEET AND GREET – AND MINI FILM SHOWCASE At this month’s VPA meeting you will be able to show off your work to fellow VPA members and… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / MEET AND GREET – AND MINI FILM SHOWCASE At this month’s VPA meeting you will be able to show off your work to fellow VPA members and then network from there! Have a short film or trailer? How about a demo reel? Sorry these have to be short… Read more »

If you’re a fan of horror film, love to be scared and/or are an avid supporter of the Arts, you don’t want to miss the best horror film showcase taking place at the Grace Street Theater on Sunday, October 28 when the world premieres by Virginia filmmakers will screen the films they made this past weekend October 19-21 for the Richmond… Read more »

Association of Independent Commercial Producers Richmond – Nov. 8   AICP celebrates the art and technology of commercials. Learn more here.   Schedule: 5:30pm – 6:45pm: Pre-Reception at New York Deli (2920 W Cary St.) 7pm: AICP Show Screening at the Byrd Theatre Tickets: $15 (Admission is FREE for VPA members.)

Come on out for an afternoon of Poe inspired films at the Poe Film Festival Sunday, October 21st.  Doors of the Grace Street Theater (934 West Grace Street) open at 2 pm. For more information on the event visit:  https://www.poefilmfestival.com  

This November, the SEVA Film Festival kicks off with our own 48 Hour Film Challenge on November 2nd-4th, where teams of filmmakers will be allowed only one weekend to write, shoot, and edit their short films! The top ten films will be unveiled on the big screen November 10th and be eligible in the “best-of”… Read more »

Poe Film Festival    Join us for an afternoon of Poe-inspired short films. And it’s FREE! WHERE: The historic Grace Street Theater (VCU campus) 934 West Grace Street, Richmond WHEN:  Sunday, October 21.  Doors open at 2 pm. Our 2018 Poe Film Festival, a weekend celebration of the finest young filmmakers in Virginia and the best field of… Read more »

Book That Job: Audition Training Course with Final Act Drama actor training programs! This 5-week course starts October 16, 2018–Tuesday’s 6:30-8:30pm You got an audition tomorrow, can you book the job? Learn auditioning & cold reading skills so you stand out of the crowd! We will teach you to: analyze a scene quickly –  read sentences, not words from your script –  research your role… Read more »

HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING MIXER TONIGHT Whether you’re already registered as a team, thinking about registering a team, or are an unaffiliated editor, MUA or actor looking to be part of the fun, this Happy Hour Networking Mixer is for everyone interested in the inaugural Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project! Event takes place TONIGHT at… Read more »

Animation Panel hosted by the Richmond District Virginia Production Alliance   Date and Time: October 23, 6:30 PM Networking, 7:00 PM Meeting Location: WCVE, 23 Sesame St., Richmond, VA VPA Members Free, Guests $5 Panel includes: Anh Do, Elias Dancey, and Bobby Craig   www.facebook.com/pg/VPARichmond

BORDER (LESS) FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 BYRD THEATRE, 2908 W. CARY ST., RVA   Co-sponsored by Re Establish Richmond, Sacred Heart Center of Richmond, Chop Suey Books, Plan 9 Music & James River Film Society   Each screening $5 at box office/ $10 all-day passes available @eventbrite   Three separate film programs examining the social/political… Read more »

The Inaugural Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project currently checks in with 17 teams, and they come not only from the Greater Richmond area, but two also represent Charlottesville, one from Roanoke, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg and Woodbridge. It’s not too late to register, and we only have 11 slots left. Cost is $175 with a $25… Read more »

CALL FOR ENTRIES: FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE – SEP 30 @ 11:59PM EST If you would like to be considered for the 2018-2019 RIFF, the Final Deadlineto submit projects is 9/30. Works in progress are accepted as long as the final cut is submitted prior to Dec 15 and your entry form has been submitted prior to… Read more »