Register at: https://bit.ly/3SsFxW4 The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of our biggest events of the year! Our annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY event is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. Tuesday, February 6th from 6pm-8pm at Hardywood Craft Brewery (2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220) At this event, film professionals and… Read more »

The Indie Short Film Festival, a new film festival scheduled in Central Virginia, will take place on March 22-24, 2024 in the heart of downtown Charlottesville. The festival will include up to 100 international and domestic short films with Q&A after the screening blocks, screenwriting competition with table reads for the top screenplays, launch party… Read more »

The 19th Annual ChinaFest is held during February 1-4, 2024 All film screenings are at Ukrop Auditorium, Inside Queally Hall, The Robins School of Business, University of Richmond; in partnership with Office of International Education on February 2nd and 4th. 142 UR Dr, Richmond, VA 23173 Date/Time/Film Friday, February 2 / 5:00 p.m. /Yesterday Once… Read more »

2024 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES  Extended Deadline:  January 15th by midnight Final Deadline:  February 15th VPA Discount ($15 off): vpafriend The 2024 ENTRIES come to a close soon!  The Extended Deadline is this Monday for all film categories & scripts. If you have not yet entered for consideration, you can do… Read more »

2024 NOVA “Show Us Your Work” Event When 23 Jan 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location 9425 Mathy Drive Suite B Fairfax, VA 22031 To register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5553247 The Virginia Production Alliance is excited to sponsor another Show Us Your Work event!  Video producers, actors, and content creators in Northern Virginia are making productions that are… Read more »

IATSE 487, the Virginia Production Alliance, and their partners are holding a virtual training session to discuss how you can be an effective citizen advocate, educating leaders on the importance of the film industry, during this year’s upcoming Virginia legislative session. Session begins on January 10. The call will be recorded in case you aren’t… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Event! David O’Farrell from IATSE will come to Hampton Roads on January 9th to discuss all things film production in Virginia. Bring those questions and join us at Old Dominion University Theater. Doors open at 6:30p, event starts at 7p. VPA members free, guests $10. Old Dominion University Theater 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529… Read more »

The Trip- Feature Film Local Screening – They Byrd Theater Join us on February 3rd at 2pm for a local premiere screening of locally and independently made feature film, The Trip. The film was made entirely in Virginia by VCU cinema alumni. Tickets can be reserved through the Incredibly Okay Films website: https://incrediblyokayfilms.square.site/the-trip-feature-film We hope… Read more »

Richmond District Virginia Production Alliance Holiday Mixer! When 12 Dec 2023 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location Visual Arts Center 1812 W Main St Richmond, VA 23220 Register at this link: https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5494577

You are invited to the Hampton Roads District Virginia Production Alliance Holiday Party! We will have raffles, prizes, and special guests. 6:00 – 7:30 – Karaoke and Open Mic 7:30 – 8:00 – Speakers and Awards 8:00 – 9:00 – Member trailers and holiday wish videos! Hors d’oeuvres will be served and cash bar is… Read more »

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 »