Push! Film Festival is a celebration of the cinematic and visual arts in the heart of the twin cities of Bristol, VA / TN. The premier of the movie ‘Believe’ is scheduled Oct. 22 during Bristol’s PUSH! Film Festival which will be held at Paramount Center for the Arts. Believe was filmed in Grundy, VA,… Read more »

The Virginia Film Office Presents A Film & TV Training Seminar GRIP TRAINING FOR TV AND FILMThis two-day workshop will provide practical training for an entry-level position in the grip department of a film or television production.  The course will include the tools needed to walk confidently onto any commercial, television, new media, theatre, or… Read more »

Thank you all for your overwhelming interest in our event, however, the panel discussion has been postponed and will NOT be taking place on October 8, 2016. We will be holding it in 2017 – please stay tuned for more updates. A huge shout out to our amazing panelists and special guests…we look forward to… Read more »

The Bijou Film Center will offer four screenings of two Les Blank films. The program will open with a short film (it’s a surprise!), followed by the rarely seen feature whose recent release has been over 40 years in the making. “A Poem Is A Naked Person” (1974, 2015): 90 minutes. Color. Directed by Les… Read more »

On Fri., Oct. 7 and Sat., Oct. 8: In its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. the Bijou Film Center will present to the public four screenings of a long-awaited film directed by the legendary Les Blank. Plus a wee surprise. Admission: $9. No advance tickets. Show times: 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. About… Read more »

The Virginia Film Office Presents A Film & TV Training Seminar GRIP TRAINING FOR TV AND FILM This two-day workshop will provide practical training for an entry-level position in the grip department of a film or television production.  The course will include the tools needed to walk confidently onto any commercial, television, new media, theatre,… Read more »

On Fri., Sept 30 and Sat., Oct 1: The Bijou Film Center will present two classic films about time travel, “La Jetée” and “Time Bandits,” in its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. Admission: $5 at the door. No advance tickets. Show times both nights: 6 p.m., 9:05 p.m. With both shows “La Jetée”… Read more »

DEADLINE REMINDER 2016-2017 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) –  FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE:  OCTOBER 1st  *Get $5 off the below entry fee prices with the discount code provided below ·         Features:  $75 / Shorts:  $65 ·         Festival accepts: Films, screenplays, web series, music videos ·         Categories: All category types and genres welcome ·         Enter Today via: Film Freeway HERE or Withoutabox HERE   ·         Discount Code: RVAFILM17 (discount only… Read more »

CASTING CALL:  In search of Non-Union on camera principal, bit and extra talent  for a series of public sector training films to be shot in and around the Washington DC Metropolitan area (Please no out of towers there is no travel/lodging budget for talent)  Several filming dates from now through October 2016.  Age range 18… Read more »

Attention filmmakers, actors, and composers! The Virginia Film Festival is now accepting applications for the 13th Adrenaline Film Project. AFP is a 72-hour, highly-caffeinated filmmaking competition where three-person teams of filmmakers work together to write, cast, shoot, and edit a film in only three days! AFP provides a unique experience for aspiring filmmakers, where teams… Read more »

Independent Film at Vinegar Hill Theatre in Charlottesville is back! Light House Studio and Indie Film Minute’s new series will bring curated monthly screenings of indie, foreign, and documentary films to the beautifully updated theatre. “Indies@Vinegar Hill” opens on Thursday, September 29 at 7 PM, with the audience choice film, “FATHER UNKNOWN”,  written and produced by… Read more »

On-Camera Acting Intensive  with Eva DeVirgilis Saturday, October 22, 1pm-5pm  $100 10% Discount for Current VPA Members For the adult actor who is ready to break into the Film Industry With Film and TV acting opportunities exploding into the Mid-Atlantic Region, are you ready to book a Principal or Guest- Star role? To be competitive… Read more »

Please join us for a night with Gibson Worsham, the architect of the Byrd Theatre’s preservation project, and Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office!   Worsham, architect for Glave & Holmes and Board President of the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Sept. 27th.… Read more »

Please join us for a night with Gibson Worsham, the architect of the Byrd Theatre’s preservation project, and Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office! Worsham, architect for Glave & Holmes and Board President of the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Sept. 27th. at… Read more »

Attention filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and directors: The 2017 GI Film Festival is now open for submissions! We are currently accepting films of all categories, including feature, documentary, short, and student, as well as screenplays. To submit your film or screenplay for consideration to be part of the GI Film Festival 2017 programming, please click here. The festival will… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District will hold a general meeting Monday September 19th at Old Dominion University’s Goode Theatre at 4601 Monarch Way, Norfolk VA 23508. The meeting will coincide with ODU’s kick off of the Campus MovieFest.  It is similar to the 48 Hour Film Project but production teams are restricted to ODU… Read more »

The SmartPhilm Fest brings to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region the first film festival with films shot exclusively with smartphones. With the rise of smartphones and the proliferation of apps, the ways creatives represent the world around us in digital media is rapidly changing. SmartPhilm Fest will level the playing field for all aspiring and professional… Read more »

Please join Women in Film & Video at the GMU Visiting Filmmakers Series to honor: Christine Vachon with a 2016 WIFV Women of Vision Award. Wednesday September 28, 2016, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Johnson Center Cinema, George Mason University 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 WIFV Members and GMU Alumni $25 / Public $35 RSVP here by Monday, September… Read more »

The Bijou Film Center is presenting the documentary “Danny Says” in its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The film follows the life of Danny Fields, a major pop culture figure associated with the Ramones, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and many others. The screening takes place on the first national… Read more »

One-day forum with panel discussion to better understand UAV/Drone filming including regulations, restrictions, fees, camera options, FAA paperwork and much more. Workshop will also include hands-on demonstrations with small, medium and full-sized “heavy lifter” aircraft. DJI, the market leader in easy-to-fly drones and aerial photography systems, has generously provided a brand new Phantom 3 Standard… Read more »

Open to films of any genre (documentary, feature, shorts, web series, art and animation) and in any language (with subtitles). The festival is known for cutting edge style and content, first-time features, web series, experimental and animated films from across the world.  DCIFF 2017 welcomes interactive films and our Poli-Docs in-competition screenings comes with carefully planned panel discussions.  The… Read more »

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:   This Friday: VCU Southern Film Festival: The Life & Times of Elizabeth Keckly (2014; 40 min) Sep 16, 6:30–9 pm | Cheek Theater Featuring Daphne Maxwell Reid, Producer Ken Roy, and researcher/writer Elvatrice Belsches in discussion with Kimberly Brown This documentary by Tim Reid explores the extraordinary… Read more »

At the annual AICP show, presented by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, judges select the year’s best commercials in 23 categories ranging from animation, visual effects and humor to music, cinematography and sound design. The AICP then packages the best ads into a show that is toured throughout the country to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas,… Read more »

Offering a solution to the disparity of women in film, The Women’s Film Challenge features short films created by female directors, writers & producers. The Challenge launches online at https://theaudienceawards.com on October 1st, 2016. Female directors, producers & writers submit their short films 10 minutes & under in one of 4-5 categories to compete in WFC. The films are… Read more »