The Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Spring 2021 is now open for submissions. Since 1992, the Roy W. Dean Film Grants have supported independent filmmakers by awarding funding to unique films that make a contribution to society.  From the Heart Productions, the non-profit sponsoring the grant, is proud to have helped talented filmmakers complete films that impacted… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance is launching the “Phone It In Film Challenge” this February. You can find all of the challenge information on our website, HERE. There will be CASH PRIZES up for grabs!   Register your team today and get started! You can register HERE.   Challenge basics: Teams of 5 must complete a film over… Read more »

TITLE: Lost Phoenix (Teaser Trailer:  https://youtu.be/3Nvk8FjxQoc )   GENRE: Action Thriller   SYNOPSIS:  An amnesiac (Wan DraL) awakens from a coma in the summer of 2020 with no memory of his past and no proof of his identity. The only world he knows is one of pandemic and social unrest. He desperately searches for his… Read more »

IMMEDIATE CASTING AND CREW HIRE FOR THE SHORT FILM, AMANDA Filming Dates: 02/06/21 – 02/10/21 in Richmond, VA CONTACT: Ty Cooper <[email protected]>   Seeking an experienced boom operator with high quality audio equipment of their own.   SAG RATE – 50% Paid & 50% Deferred Media Requirements – Headshot, Resume, & Reel   Character’s Name and… Read more »

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021   Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18,… Read more »

CASTING NOTICE for “TRUTH” Production title; TRUTH Union / Non-Union: Non – Union Production Type: Independent Production Length: Featured Film (90 minutes) Production Location: Richmond, VA Shooting Location: Richmond VA / Washington DC Submit HR to [email protected] Dates: April 2021 “Feature Film” L and her friend Claris took a stroll to the neighborhood store. L… Read more »

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Cultural Arts Division and the Enrichmond Foundation are hosting the second annual 60 Second Short Film Fest. To enter the festival, submit a one minute film through FilmFreeway. Send us your best work with a strong narrative. Stories that celebrate the earth, the small… Read more »

Join the VPA for our December virtual event featuring Anne Chapman! Dec 15 at 7:00 PM – Virtual Zoom With more than 25 years of casting experience in film and television, Anne Chapman has a keen eye for finding just the right actor to fit a part. Anne’s deep knowledge of Virginia’s actor and crew base makes… Read more »

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021  Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18, may also be chosen.… Read more »

Kevin Downs is offering two 6-week screenwriting courses this Winter/Spring. Introduction to Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from January 16th through February 20th. Advanced Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from March 13th through April 24th. The course will be held over zoom and costs $495. Kevin Downs has years of experience teaching at… Read more »