Prepare yourself for a cinematic adventure that starts in Richmond and transcends borders! Four Richmond filmmaking teams accepted the challenge to compete against 103 global counterparts in the thrilling 48 Hour Film Project Yes We Cannes Global Film Competition, and to make a short film in just 48 hours given a required character, prop. line… Read more »

Among all the talented people in this industry, how do you ensure you stand out?  You might be wondering, ‘What can I do to make a lasting impression? How can I captivate people’s attention and foster connections and potential collaborations?’ And this is just the beginning. Once you have a project in hand, the challenge shifts… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance – Hampton Roads presents: Bring your tax questions and join us as VPA Hampton Roads welcomes Jonathan McCormick, Tax Manager at Stewart and Company, CPA in Virginia Beach. Jonathan has been in the tax industry serving individuals and small businesses for over 18 years. He specializes in individual taxation with large focuses on rental real estate,… Read more »

Did you make a short as a proof of concept for a feature?  Are you wondering how to actually get the feature made?  Join WIFV for this Filmmaker Conversation with Megan Holley as she shares her journey with THE PROJECTIONIST.  You will receive a link to the short under discussion with your registration confirmation. $15… Read more »

Adult Acting Classes Unstaged: An organic approach to the art and craft of acting Unstaged is an adult acting class designed to unlock your potential as an actor, a storyteller, or simply as a person, through an organic approach to the art and craft of acting, and the experience of being. Taught by Rusty Wilson,… Read more »

Happy Holidays, Next Friday, December 1st, 7pm at the Vinegar Hill Theatre in Charlottesville, VA, the final installment of the Indie short Film Series will hit the screen with a variety of international and domestic short films, a Q & A, a vote by you to award the best film with the crystal Audience Choice… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District Holiday Mixer! To register, visit this link: Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District Holiday Mixer When 12 Dec 2023 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location Visual Arts Center, 1812 W Main St Richmond, VA 23220 REGISTRATION Guest – $10.00

Please Note: REGISTRATION REQUIRED, NO WALK-INS! To register,  click this link: https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5482303 The event is being held at ThunderShot Studios, which is located at 9425-B Mathy Drive in Fairfax, Virginia. When 11 Dec 2023 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PARKING: Please park in the overflow area across the street (see the diagram below). It’s behind… Read more »

The Adrenaline Film Project Screening: 11 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected], lighthousestudio.org/adrenaline  Charlottesville, VA, November 3, 2023 – Light House Studio is thrilled to announce that the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project will be held November 8-11, 2023 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »

The Richmond Film Network presents: Show Your Work, part of its Social Sundays lineup, on November 12 at 3 p.m. at The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond. Inspired by the book, Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered, by Austin Kleon in which he encourages creatives to, “Find one… Read more »

Show your short film on the big screen at the biggest pop culture show in Washington DC. The legendary Awesome Con Short Film Festival at Awesome Con submissions are now open for the 2024 festival happen on March 8th thru the 10th. Website: Awesome Con Short Film Festival 2024 – FilmFreeway

Submissions to the biggest short films only festival on the east cost and possibly all of the united states, the 21st annual DC Shorts International Film Festival are now open. 5 days of jammed packed film screenings, panels, concerts, meets up and more on Sept 4th to the 8th 2024. Submit your film now! Website:… Read more »

The VAFF hosts a series of panel discussions on Saturday of the Festival. All panels are free, unticketed events. Please arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before the listed start time to find a seat. Link to Panel Lineup: https://virginiafilmfestival.org/panels/ THE LAST OF US – PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 AM Irving Theater in… Read more »

Let’s get spooky! Join your local film community at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond on Tuesday, October 24th, to share ideas, make new connections, and learn about horror filmmaking in Richmond! Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main St. Richmond, VA 23220 6pm-8pm Guest Speakers: Lowrie Fawley: The Magic of Horror Film Festival… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to screen the film Stay Awake and host a Q&A with the film’s writer and director Jamie Sisley at Vinegar Hill Theatre on Friday, October 13, 2023.  The following day, Jamie will lead a two-hour master class for high school students and adults. STAY AWAKE FILM SCREENING  Friday, October 13th at 6:30pm | Recommended for… Read more »

Please go to our website at middleburgfilm.org to buy tickets (or use our mobile app linked below) to view this year’s film slate and schedule. We hope you agree that there’s lots of great films to choose from. If your first choice for a specific date/time is sold out, we encourage you to consider another film. Often, a… Read more »

The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project, Richmond’s favorite filmmaking competition, returns horror style this October with filmmaking October 20-22 and world premiere screenings on October 29–just in time for Halloween!   We Made Room for 4 More! In record time–just 18 days–the RVA Horror 48 reached capacity with 24 teams! BUT, we made room for four more teams! So if you… Read more »

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2023 Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival! Join us November 17-19 at Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s Robins Family Forum. The Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films that share Native American perspectives. The Festival, which is the only one of its… Read more »

The Adrenaline Film Project is Open for Team Applications! Light House Studio is seeking applications for the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project, a narrative filmmaking workshop that includes pitching, writing, filming, and editing a short film in just 72 hours before screening it for a live theater audience! This is no ordinary filmmaking workshop. Teams… Read more »

     Fredericksburg Square was one of the few buildings to avoid damage during the Civil War battle in this beloved Virginia city. Since then, through extensive renovations and additions, this old building with new tricks has been home to the Order of Elks, the five-star restaurant Augustine’s, and, currently, Water’s End Brewery. And in… Read more »

Calling all female-identifying filmmakers and crew to join us in Richmond to network and build collaborations to support each other in our careers and projects. WIFV is honored to be co-hosting this event with SpangTV, a women-owned production company focused on creative storytelling solutions for brands, commercials, and content. 5:30-7:30 pm on Monday, September 25, 2023 Spang, 613 Wickham… Read more »

Cannon’s will be auctioning off items from the set of a familiar series that filmed in Virginia, and the auction link is now live! The Richmond Times-Dispatch gives a great overview of the opportunity in an article below. Proceeds from the auction will go directly toward growing and supporting the film industry in Virginia.  Auctions days… Read more »

     Charlottesville, VA, September 8, 2023 – Light House Studio is seeking applications for the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project, a narrative filmmaking workshop that includes pitching, writing, filming, and editing a short film in just 72 hours before screening it for a live theater audience!      This is no ordinary filmmaking workshop. Teams… Read more »

2023 FESTIVAL: SEP 26 – OCT 1 Early bird tickets now available. JOIN US FOR 6 DAYS OF CUTTING-EDGE FILM PREMIERES, LIVE MUSIC AND SPECIAL EVENTS!  RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 150 cutting edge film premiers to Richmond, Virginia plus nightly local, national and international… Read more »