George Mason University presents a virtual Q&A with filmmaker Nina Menkes discussing her acclaimed new film, Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power.   The event will be held online (via Zoom) on Thursday, February 16th from 6:00-7:00pm.  To register, you members can click on the link below.  After they register, they’ll receive an email with a link to view Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power before the Feb. 16th event.… Read more »

Enjoy an up close and personal Q&A and networking event with casting director Jamie Castro! Private event space will be sent to registrants. They are accepting the first 40 registrants only. Jamie’s credits include SCANDAL, GREY’S ANATOMY, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, STATION 19, INVENTING ANNA, and more! Event will be held at 1PM… Read more »

While working on a photography project, Jason Cortez was killed in a random act of gun violence on September 10, 2021. He was 29. MOMENTUM//MEMORIAM is an experimental film created by a group of his artistic collaborators to honor Jason’s legacy as an artist and a dear friend. They will also be screening several of… Read more »

This step-by-step seminar focuses on what you need to know to create a script breakdown and schedule for low-budget independent scripted projects. Using a short narrative script, we will go over the steps and general principles for scheduling film productions using simple excel spreadsheets. You will receive a link to the script that will be… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance is partnering with VCU’s Institute for Contemporary Art and 36-time Emmy Award Winning Director, Jesse Vaughn, for this informative two-part Master Class.  We will analyze scenes to explore the relationship between actor and director to gain better understanding of how deeper connections can be made. Workshop Takaways Dive into the Director/Actor… Read more »

From the producer of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project and creator of the VHSL Film Festival comes the Richmond Film Network Short Film Series. This event showcases innovative short, independent film submissions from diverse, new, and emerging cinematic creators from Richmond and beyond, and screens at Bow Tie Movieland. Official selections for the January 18 Series are: “How… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of its biggest events of the year! The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. January 24 6-9 PM Hardywood Craft Brewery 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond VA 23230 At this event, film professionals and those who aspire to join the industry… Read more »

VPA Presents Ask an Entertainment Lawyer with Kirk Schroder January 12, 6:30 pm Thundershot Studios, 9425 Mathy Drive Suite B Fairfax, VA 22031 REGISTER HERE – https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5012842 No walk-ins Free for VPA Members / $10 Public Join Kirk T. Schroder for an opportunity to get answers to your legal questions about the entertainment industry. Kirk is an… Read more »

The Awesome Con Short Film Festival is now taking submissions for its 2023 festival. Submit your film now to our 8th year show taking place at the Washington DC Convention Center June 16th to the 18th. Go to: https://filmfreeway.com/awesomeconshortfilmfestival

Join your colleagues and celebrate the holiday season at the Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District Holiday Mixer, at the Visual Arts Center in Richmond. Details and link to register below! Eat. Drink. Be Merry!   Tuesday, December 13 | 6-8 PM Visual Arts Center 1812 Main Street Richmond, VA 23220   Members: free Guests: $5… Read more »

The Seven Cities of Hampton Roads are home to amazing artists and fantastic films! Join us for a celebration of our talented community and all the crazy, colorful, and captivating films we’ve made! Officially selected films will be screened at our showcase on January 7th, 2023 where they will have the chance to compete for… Read more »

The Alexandria Film Festival is this Friday, November 11th – Sunday, November 13th. For information, schedule and tickets, visit: https://alexfilmfest.eventive.org/welcome

Holiday Power Hour: Meet the Writers of 3 Holiday TV Movies Airing this Season TIS THE SEASON! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to talk Holiday Films! Too early? Well, Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas started Oct. 21st so we feel totally justified! We are going to speak with 2 writers who… Read more »

Join The Virginia Production Alliance Richmond chapter in the heart of The Fan at the Visual Arts Center, for refreshments and discussion with Nate Clarke and Tyler Trumbo on their critically acclaimed documentary film The Passing On. Learn how they chose their subject matter, financed the film, marketed it to festivals, and arrived at its… Read more »

Demystifying Distribution Getting Your Film Into the World Friday, November 11th 2pm PT / 5pm ET Join Film Fatales for a discussion about Demystifying Distribution with Avril Z. Speaks (Distribution Advocates), Dina Amer (You Resemble Me), and Sophia Fields (Gravitas Ventures). Moderated by Alece Oxendine (Columbia University). Our panel of industry experts will demystify film… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival is featuring special (and FREE) industry panels that feature some truly noteworthy speakers (including an Oscar-winner) and cover screenwriting, storytelling, and getting your career in film off the ground. SATURDAY 10 AM FROM PAGE TO SCREEN—SCREENWRITER’S PANEL Oscar-winning Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk) and Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) discuss… Read more »

ATTENTION FILM COMMUNITY OF VIRGINIA! Come out to The Magic of Horror Film Festival, taking place this weekend on November 5th and November 6th at the Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia, and check out these Virginia affiliated films that will be shown during Block Two of the Festival at 3:00pm on November 5th! Click the… Read more »

Act now to catch this season’s most highly anticipated titles, thought provoking documentaries, powerful performances, Oscar-nominated foreign films, insightful discussions with some of today’s top film artists, and much more—all in the 2022 program. To get more information on the Virginia Film Festival and purchase tickets, go to https://virginiafilmfestival.org/

ATTENTION EVERYONE!   The Magic of Horror Film Festival, which will be taking place Saturday November 5th and Sunday November 6th at the Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for the following:   – 1 Marketing Intern (PAID)   – 1 Photographer (PAID)   If you would like to know more information and/or would… Read more »

Film submissions are now open for the 2023 festival. The regular deadline is approaching October 15th. To be considered for all films or screenplays, submit your project below via Film Freeway. For writers, you may submit through them or via Coverfly. Band submissions will open up early Winter.  For more information click the links below: … Read more »

The Alexandria Film Festival announced it will offer September and October events ahead of its film festival, November 10-13, which will combine in-person and virtual screenings. “We’re excited to bring deeply engaging films to the Alexandria community and beyond ahead of our 16th annual festival,” said Dara Sanders, chair of the festival. “Our ability to… Read more »

The American Diplomat with filmmakers Leola Calzolai-Stewart, Kiley Kraskouskas, and Rachell Shapiro Hosted by Dr. Suzanne E. Smith   Wednesday, September 21 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm  Johnson Center Cinema, Fairfax Campus Registration Required – https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1973482/1912539/   On Wednesday, September 21st, the Visiting filmmakers Series kicks off the fall season with a free screening of The American Diplomat,… Read more »

Thurs Sept 15 | 7p Opening Night Reception Black History Museum Afrikana Premiere: Birth of a Planet Fri Sept 16 | 7p 25th Anniversary Screening: Eve’s Bayou Branch Museum – Rear Gardens Sat Sept 17 | All Day – Afrikana in the Arts District + Youth Takeover at Art 180 – A Taste of Liberation Dinner feat. Gullah… Read more »

We are excited to announce our WOMEN IN FILM Edition of the Indie Short Film Series on Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30p at Vinegar Hill Theatre located at 220 W. Market St., Charlottesville, VA. Seven films will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with these trailblazing women filmmakers.   This edition is to celebrate women… Read more »