DEADLINE REMINDER 2016-2017 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) – FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE:  THURSDAY, SEPT 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… Read more »

JAMES RIVER SHORT FILMS – December 2nd, 2016 Co-sponsored by the VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2016  $2,000 IN PRIZES! GUIDELINES: WHAT IS JAMES RIVER SHORTS? James River Shorts is a mini-festival devoted to the short. The centerpiece is a juried competition for short films (20 minutes or less) from around the globe that… Read more »

Docs In Progress is now accepting submissions of documentaries about local people, places, history, and happenings. If you have a documentary produced within the past two years which spotlights people, places, history or happenings in Maryland, Washington DC, or Northern Virginia, consider submitting. The final deadline to submit is August 31. We are particularly interested in… Read more »

Please join the VPA for a night with talented actor/director/stunt coordinator Jeff Shrewsbury!  There will be a Richmond District meeting on Aug 30th! Jeff, a man of many roles including director, assistant director, stunt coordinator, actor, photographer, etc., will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Aug. 30th. at 7p with networking… Read more »

Docs In Progress is now accepting submissions of documentaries about local people, places, history, and happenings. If you have a documentary produced within the past two years which spotlights people, places, history or happenings in Maryland, Washington DC, or Northern Virginia, consider submitting. The final deadline to submit is August 31. We are particularly interested in… Read more »

Nationwide casting call for NBC game show ‘THE WALL’ – first open call will be in Virginia!  MORE INFORMATION ABOUT “THE WALL” ON NBC THE WALL: Hosted by Chris Hardwick (Talking Dead, Singled Out, @midnight) and executive produced by LeBron James, Springhill Entertainment and Glassman Media. ABOUT: On each episode, one deserving two-person team (spouses, siblings,… Read more »

Drone Cinematography 101: Elevating Your Film Production In partnership with the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance, CCWA provides a series of training opportunities to meet the demands of increasing film projects in the Greater Richmond region.  This upcoming course is aimed at helping Virginia filmmakers learn how to best incorporate the use of… Read more »

Support VA-filmed IMPERIUM at the Byrd Theater for a one-week exclusive engagement! *Please see details to review the film as well! Byrd Theatre 2908 W Cary Street Richmond VA 23221-3515 You can watch the trailer here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlhg2lRj-a4 Positive reviews  are crucial to the film’s success, PLEASE take a few minutes and review on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes. Unfortunately, the… Read more »

Summer Film Series: Renaissance Perspective: Film Selections Inspired by Kehinde Wiley 3rd and last: The Draughtsman’s Contract (1982; 108 min; Dir. Peter Greenaway; Rated R for nudity and adult content) VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | THIS FRI, AUGUST 19, 2016 | 6:30–9:00 pm Leslie Cheek Theater $8 (VMFA members $5) An aristocratic wife (Janet… Read more »

FIVE MINUTES OF FAME FILM FESTIVAL Ashland Theater, 205 England Street, Ashland, Virginia 23005 Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.   The Five Minutes of Fame Film Festival showcases films from seven countries, and proudly features several Virginia filmmakers!   Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://squareup.com/store/five-minutes-of-fame or at the door.… Read more »

Hampton Roads, Virginia @ 48 Hour Film Project On Sunday, August 7, Hampton Roads teams submitted the results from their weekend of blood, sweat and tears – a completed film! Just a couple of day prior these were only ideas in heads of our filmmakers and now they have come to life. You won’t want… Read more »

Virginia Film Office to Host Exclusive Press Screening of Virginia-filmed Action-Drama – Press screening of ‘Eyes of the Roshi’ will be held in Richmond– RICHMOND – The Virginia Film Office will present Eyes of the Roshi, an independent action-drama starring Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts and introducing Grandmaster Adam Nguyen, for Virginia press representatives Wednesday, August… Read more »

Please join us to kick-off SHOELESS WONDERS With special guests of honor New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci and former NFL Player Jake Grove. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 7 p.m. The Warehouse Theatre 609 Commerce Street, Lynchburg VA The ‘kick-off’ will feature a special screening of one of Life Out Loud Films’ previous films,… Read more »

“The Dressmaker” Screening at Movie Town Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 7:15 pm Martinsville, VA (July 20, 2016)- The Martinsville Rotary Club and White Hot Productions Executive Producer, Ian Kirk, have announced an official screening in Martinsville of the feature film, “The Dressmaker,” starring Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth. The one-night showing will be held… Read more »

Do you have legal questions about your media project? ASK THE ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER Thursday, July 21, 2016 6:30 – 8:30 PM WCVE Richmond Join Kirk T. Schroder at WCVE Public Television Studio in Richmond for an opportunity to get answers to your legal questions about the entertainment industry. Kirk is an experienced entertainment and arts… Read more »

Our Civil War series will be filming between August through to November 2016. This season focuses on the events and people before, during and after the American Civil War. We will be portraying events that led up to the American Civil War, what our country looked like during the war, and how our country was… Read more »

TONIGHT – Thursday, July 7th 5pm-7pm Baja Bean Company 1520 West Main St.  RVA 23220   This is open to everyone!   Come and meet this year’s 48 Hour filmmakers and get on a team. Or meet other cast and crew and form a team of your own. $2 off apps, $3, $4 and $5… Read more »

Screenwriters – there are a still a few spots left to upcoming screenwriting seminar “YOUR SCREENPLAY SUCKS” featuring special guest Will Akers! Akers, a produced screenwriter, published author, and university educator who has given seminars around the world will help provide insight on what NOT TO DO with your screenplay. Tickets available for either July… Read more »

The Richmond Virginia Production Alliance meeting is TONIGHT!   6:30-8:30 WCVE 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA 23235 “Do you have questions about the production industry in Richmond? Here’s your chance to get into the mind of a Director of Photography or a Studio owner. Joining us for the panel will be Directors of Photography, Doug… Read more »

Experimental Film Virginia will host a multimedia launch party this Saturday. For more information, go to http://pilotonline.com/entertainment/arts/experimental-film-virginia-to-host-a-launch-party-in-norfolk/article_faf7160b-f859-52d6-b1c0-3ace48a7e69b.html What: Experimental Film Virginia launch party When: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25 Where: Work | Release, 759 Granby St., Norfolk.workreleasenorfolk.com. 757-962-2992. Admission: Free.www.experimentalfilmvirginia.com.

Screenwriters! Final Draft and the VPA are bringing you “Your Screenplay Sucks!” an awesome event that brings WGA member, produced-scriptwriter, and published author William M. Akers to Virginia to speak about the essentials of screenwriting and how to make sure yours “doesn’t suck”. He presents insights and lessons learned having written for actors, producers, television… Read more »

WIFV presents an insider’s look at the make-or-break moments in the careers of successful media producers. Inspired by the concept of the bestselling books, “Worst Case Scenarios Survival Guides,” each of the classes presents a panel of seasoned and expert producers. Panelists present real-world situations and provide strategies and solutions to what you may actually… Read more »

Do you have questions for some local, talented professionals of the  production industry in Richmond? Here’s your chance to get in to the minds and process of being a Director of Photography and a Studio owner. Joining us for the panel is Directors of Photography Doug Bischoff, Bill Ku, and Studio Owners Jake Pulliam and… Read more »

Richmond International Film Festival – Regular Deadline June 15th The next deadline for the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is June 15th. RIFF is an international 4-day festival held in Richmond, VA. Now one of the largest international competitive festivals in the mid-Atlantic, RIFF brings 120 film screenings and filmmakers to RVA for the premiere… Read more »