The holiday season is upon us, and our districts are planning upcoming holiday mixer events – come eat, drink, and be merry with the Virginia Production Alliance! Richmond District – December 10th – 6:00 p.m. Visual Arts Center – Richmond Hampton Roads District – December 12th – 6:00p.m. Thin Brew Line Brewery – Virginia Beach… Read more »

Join Richmond District VPA for a Discussion with Filmmaker Brian Bullock on Writing, Financing, Producing, and making his political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder  When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6 PM  Location:  Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 REGISTER HERE Social History Documentary Writer, Producer, and Director… Read more »

The 20th Adrenaline Film Project: 12 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours Light House Studio looks forward to sharing the work of this year’s filmmakers with the local community. We invite you to purchase your tickets today for the Adrenaline Film Project Screening on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00pm at the Vinegar… Read more »

The Alexandria Film Festival brings four days of high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the historic port city of Alexandria, Virginia.  The Festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an internationally recognized travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital. The 18th annual Alexandria Film… Read more »

Richmond District Meeting: Sound for Picture! Understanding Elements of Immersive Audio for Film When: October 22nd – 6:00 PM Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 For more details and to register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5905957

Tickets for the 37th Annual Virginia Film Festival are now on sale! This event takes place October 30th – November 3rd, 2024 Tickets for many popular programs sell quickly – get yours while you can! For tickets and more information, visit Tickets – Virginia Film Festival

We are pleased to let you all know about an exciting event coming to Virginia. The Lynchburg Film Festival will premiere 20+ new independent films from a wide range of cultures and genres. The program will feature films from around the world including Ukraine, France, Egypt, Greece, India, Uganda, Turkey, Canada, US and the UK.… Read more »

Passes for the 8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Native Films, Music, Art, and Culture Festival are now available! The Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films, art, and performances that share Native American perspectives. The only one of its kind on the East Coast, the festival brings together artists,… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! Applications are now open for teams. The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking workshop in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned… Read more »

New Hanover Church is sponsoring a  FREE special pre-release showing of “A Case For Love” at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA on Monday September 16th at 6:30pm The film is a heartfelt, moving documentary showing the power of unselfish love.  Film director Brian Ide will present an exclusive and free pre-release showing of his… Read more »

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 23RD ANNUAL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL  CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected] https://lighthousestudio.org/events/youth-film-festival  Light House Studio invites you to purchase tickets for the 23rd Annual Youth Film Festival, which will take place on September 13, 2024, at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, VA. Light House Studio’s Youth Film Festival is… Read more »

The MAGIC OF HORROR is a festival in Virginia that celebrates everything that puts the “magic” into the horror genre! We hold competitions for films, screenplays, film trailers, and movie posters. Every submission receives the initial jury scorecard and judge’s notes regardless of if they are selected to be included in the festival or not!… Read more »

The Progeny Short Film Festival takes place annually in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted by Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts. The festival aims to provide a platform for independent filmmakers and students around Southwest Virginia. Progeny seeks to uplift filmmakers producing thought-provoking content showcasing a diverse range of styles, genres, and interests. While Progeny Short Film… Read more »

Costume set sale! Wardrobe from a contemporary film: High quality thrift and barely worn new clothes plus vintage, workwear, designer, and other gems… Monday, August 19th to Thursday, August 22nd 3pm-8pm Location: Bon Air United Methodist Church 1645 Buford Rd. Richmond, VA

All are invited to join WIFVNE for an intimate conversation with screenwriter and producer Alex Convery on Thursday, August 22nd, at 7 PM EST on Zoom. Convery is best known for writing the screenplay for the feature film AIR, directed by Ben Affleck, who also appears in the film opposite stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis,… Read more »

The annual Middleburg Film Festival offers four days of fantastic films in a spectacular setting, only 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport and just one hour from Washington, D.C from Oct. 17-20, 2024. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films will screen in intimate theatre environments, followed by fascinating Q and A’s with world-renowned… Read more »

Get ready for the ultimate summer event at Mountain Lake Lodge – the Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival! Prepare to be captivated by electrifying live performances from Cassette Rewind, Marcel Portilla Band, Riverside, and Flashback, the Party Band. Immerse yourself in the magic of Dirty Dancing by taking dance lessons in the lodge’s charming barn.… Read more »

The Indie Short Film Series is thrilled to announce its upcoming installment at the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre on Saturday, September 21st, at 7:30 PM. This exciting event, sponsored by Lifeview Marketing & Visuals and co-sponsored by Jim McVay & Sita Aldrete, promises an evening of captivating storytelling through a selection of 7-9 independent international… Read more »

Psychology in Film will take place on August 17th at the Byrd Theatre (2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221) in Richmond, Virginia from 1pm-4pm. The event will showcase a collection of award-winning films with psychological themes. Afterward, a panel discussion will take place with neuroscientists and filmmakers to explore the use of film in raising awareness and… Read more »

Get Ready for the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project!   Missed out on the summer’s hottest filmmaking event? Or you can’t get enough and wanna do it again? We are excited to bring the challenge back–this time HORROR style with the Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project, a thrilling challenge that invites you to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in… Read more »

Live in-person premiere of Virginia based indie feature film DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by Chiral Studios! Date: Monday, September 9th – Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.  Q&A to follow plus a bonus screening of the short film You Should Have Been Better. Venue: Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond,… Read more »

Mad Skillz, the Songwriter, Producer, Rapper, DJ, Music Video Artist, and University of Richmond Artist-in-Residence, is now a documentarian and filmmaker.  Join us in discussing the film Mad Skillz and the 90s Girl Brunch with the man himself on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at Richmond’s Visual Arts Center on Main Street in the… Read more »

🎬 Experience the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project: Get Your Tickets Now! 🎟️ Calling all cinephiles! The excitement is building! Registration has ended, and we have an incredible 36 teams ready to create a movie in just 48 hours this weekend! Tonight at 7 p.m., they will receive their required character, prop, line of dialogue, and genre, then promptly get to… Read more »

A virtual event, Women in Film & Video’s “NSDF: Casting Your Film” workshop will take place on July 11, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., with registration available at $15 for WIFV members & students and $30 for the public. You’ve got the script, now you need the actors!  In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to… Read more »