The Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District is calling for short film and screenplay entries for the VPA Filmmakers Showcase. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, September 4, 2018.   There is no entry fee. Filmmakers may submit films of up to 10 minutes in length, including credits, and screenwriters may submit the first 10 pages… Read more »

The Roy W. Dean Grant for Summer is pleased to welcome Filmtools as a new donor for the grant.  Winning filmmaker will receive from Filmtools $500 in expendable, grip, or lighting supplies.   This donation is in addition to $3,500 cash as well as the $30,000 in film services and goods that are included with… Read more »

The deadline for the Virginia Film Office’s VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION is Tuesday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.   Please read the rules and application instructions carefully, and submit by 11:59 PM.  Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered for this year’s competition.   The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an… Read more »

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The 48HFP will bring a wild weekend of filmmaking fun to Richmond on July 20-22, 2018. On that weekend, our local film scene will explode with filmmakers making films in just 48 hours. Armed with a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue, our fearless filmmakers will make their way through the… Read more »

Creative World Awards Extended Deadline – Thursday, May 17th! The 2018 CWA season is close to wrapping up! You still have a few more days to submit your scripts, receive detailed feedback, and be entered for a chance to win a boatload of prizes! But don’t wait too long – your last chance is Thursday, 5/17.… Read more »

Submission Deadline Approaching! The 4th annual Global Impact Film Festival will be held August 24-26 2018 at the Renaissance Marriott in downtown Washington, DC. Submissions for narrative and documentary shorts 30 minutes or less are currently being accepted at https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalImpactDC and https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=15022 For more information, go to http://globalimpactfilmfest.org or email [email protected] NOTE: If you submit through https://filmfreeway.com/, you can apply the promo code for 20% OFF at… Read more »

Virginia screenwriters! You have a little less than 3 weeks to polish up your scripts and send them our way! The Virginia Screenwriting Competition is open to all Virginians and students at Virginia schools. It is one of the only competitions that is FREE and provides every entrant a written critique from the first round… Read more »

Always wanted to take part in the 48 Hour Film Project, but never have? Or you have, but want to hear how others do it? Join the Virginia Production Alliance for a discussion and to get answers to questions you’ve always had but were afraid to ask. This panel discussion will cover what the 48… Read more »

The 4th annual Global Impact Film Festival will be held August 24-26 2018 at the Renaissance Marriott in downtown Washington, DC. Submissions for narrative and documentary shorts 30 minutes or less are currently being accepted at https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalImpactDC and https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=15022 For more information, go to http://globalimpactfilmfest.org or email [email protected] NOTE: If you submit through https://filmfreeway.com/, you… Read more »

The 15th Annual DC Shorts Film Festival and 12th Screenplay Competition LAST CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS! Film Entry Deadline: April 15, 2018 Screenplay Entry Deadline: April 30, 2018 Festival: September 7-16, 2018 Named the “Coolest Short Film Festival” and “A Festival Worth the Submission Fee” by Moviemaker Magazine, the 15th DC Shorts Film Festival and… Read more »

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Film Office today announced that the 2018 Virginia Screenwriting Competition will accept screenplay submissions beginning April 13th, 2018.  The film office established the competition, now in its 30th year, to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 31st Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, and experimental projects. Each year, the VFF brings in a fascinating selection of guests, from internationally acclaimed directors and actors to professors and leading cultural experts who lead discussions that… Read more »

Event Details: Monday, March 5, 2018 6:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington, DC Free WIFV Members | $10 General Public Will you be working on a film in the next year? Attend the Stonehenge Auditions to find that talent that will make your idea come to life! 40+ actors will be… Read more »

Meet & Perform for 3 TV Casting Directors/Agents at “NYC to DC” Pilot Season Prep on March 17, 2018 with our VIP All-Day Pass giveaway! FREE to submit your email and enter the contest (no fee), click here – open to both adults and kids ages 7 and up.

Nespresso Talents is back! This year, the contest for vertical short films is challenging creators with a new call to action: “The difference she makes.” They want you to share stories of women who make a difference. Join them in casting a light on their achievements, the small ordinary ones and the big extraordinary ones. They’re… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival announced today that the 2018 VFF will take place from November 1-4 The 2018 Call for Entries is now OPEN!  For complete submission guidelines, visit virginiafilmfestival.org/submit-a-film/ All questions should be submitted to [email protected]   The Virginia Film Festival has also announced some exciting news for Virginia filmmakers with the debut of… Read more »

On February 23rd, Hampton Roads will be showing off their hottest short films at the Seven Cities Short Film Showcase! A 2-hour show full of tear-jerking, mouth-watering, heart-pounding local films you won’t want to miss! Bring your cast and crew to enjoy these cinematic spectacles, enter raffles, and cast your votes for the coveted Audience… Read more »

Central and Southwest Virginia’s Bike Shorts Film Festival is now accepting submissions for our 2018 screening. The Bike Shorts Film Festival features short films produced by local, national and international filmmakers featuring bicycles, bicyclists, and bicycling in interesting, creative, and surprising ways.  From music videos to zombie movies, the Bike Shorts Film Festival highlights some… Read more »

Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2018 Roy W. Dean Film Grant.  Founded in 1993, the Roy W. Dean Grant is awarded to filmmakers with unique films that contribute to society.  The Spring grant winner will receive $3,500 cash and $30,000 in film services to shoot and finish their project.    Deadline for… Read more »

Calling for film submissions for the All-Star Comic-Con. Genres including Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror, and Superhero. DATE: June PLACE: Tyson’s Corner, VA. All submissions can be sent to: [email protected]  

The 11th Annual Bushwick Film Festival has extended a special invitation to Virginia filmmakers to submit their work to the festival to increase representation from across the eastern seaboard.  Information below. We invite filmmakers from Virginia to submit their Short Films, Web Series, Feature Documentaries, and Feature Narratives for competition at our 11th Annual Festival,… Read more »

Bethesda Film Fest Submission Deadline: January 10, 2018 by 11:59pm   Submit now: https://filmfreeway.com/BethesdaFilmFest   Selected films receive a $1,000 honorarium + 3 screenings of their film April 6-7, 2018   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… Read more »

2018 Richmond International Film Festival Extended Submission Deadline: November 30, 2017 @ 11:59pm   * Receive $10 off your submission by using the VPA- exclusive promo code below Short films: $70 / Features:  $80 Categories: All category types and genres welcome Enter via: Film Freeway Discount Code:  VPA2018 (expires 11/30 @ 11:59p)   The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is a… Read more »

The Bedford International Film Festival is open for submissions. Check out bedfordfilmfest.org and their FB page Bedford International Film Festival for the most recent information. Festival dates: July 6-8, 2018 Film categories: Shorts and Features. Fees: The early entrance fee through December 15th : $10 for shorts and $20 for features Regular submission fee, December 16th,… Read more »