Here’s hoping that 2020 is the year that YOU make all of your filmmaking dreams come true. To help kick this new decade off right, we’re giving all of our Richmond filmmakers a chance to save 25% off of this year’s 48HFP regular registration rate through this special New Year’s Promotion, now through January 15th.… Read more »

The 2020 W&M Global Film Festival will be hosting 23 free workshops with industry professionals taking place January 30 through February 1 at Swem Library in Williamsburg, VA. No registration is required and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.   Session instructors include Pulitzer-prize nominated writer Desiree Cooper, producer Joe Pirro (Driveways), stuntman… Read more »

Almost a year after its initial screening, Solo Orange, a film created by William & Mary students on anxiety and depression will have its grand premiere at the Kimball Theatre in Merchants Square. Solo Orange will be shown at the Kimball Theatre in Merchants Square on Jan. 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20… Read more »

Join us at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for the world premiere of The Unity Ride! About this Event: The Unity Ride is a documentary that details the cross-country bicycle tour of two guys from different political parties, promoting unity together. They believed most Americans do not identify as “far right” or “far left”… Read more »

Submit your short film to Awesome Con Film Festival! It’s FREE! Festival website: http://awesome-con.com/ Early bird deadline is Jan 30. Submission website: https://filmfreeway.com/AwesomeConShortFilmfestival?fbclid=IwAR3XsO49hJBlMRzFkAAozJe6kTGQv3fSceLyFnYtE5l-ha2rI20ydBlxHK8 The Awesome Con Short Film Festival is one of the funnest and most fan friendly film festivals that you’ll attend or be part of, and it takes place inside one the biggest… Read more »

Follow the link to reserve your spot for a VPA private showing of “Just Mercy” on Jan 14th. Seating is limited so don’t delay.   https://facebook.com/events/s/vpa-hr-meeting-and-a-movie/462353441114460/?ti=cl

10th Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival February 7-13, 2020 The 10th Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival (RVA EFF) will showcase nearly 20 local and national films selected to raise awareness of environmental issues relevant to the Richmond region, our nation, and our planet.  The Festival features several nationally acclaimed works as well as the work… Read more »

THIS FRIDAY!!! PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday, DECEMBER 13, 2019 — 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA Eat! Drink! CELEBRATE!  And enjoy some networking with your friends In the film industry to make this a great evening! Catch up with your fellow professionals at one of our finest production venues, all dressed… Read more »

Jingle, Jingle let’s mix and mingle to celebrate the holidays with friends and co-workers in the film community. We’ll have food, music and drinks plus a whole ton of fun! The question is …why wouldn’t you come?:-) We’ll see you there! _____ Whether stopping by to check it out, or seriously considering membership, we encourage you… Read more »

Volunteers are needed to help with the Virginia Production Alliance booth at “The Video Show” in NEXT week. ( https://www.thevideoshow.com/begin/339181?code=VIRGINIAPRODUCTIONALLIANCE )   If you’d like to volunteer for a few hours or the whole day, let me know: [email protected]   This is a really fun way to give back to your industry AND the VPA will pay… Read more »

PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS PARTY   Friday, DECEMBER 13, 2019 — 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA   Eat! Drink! CELEBRATE!  And enjoy some networking with your friends In the film industry to make this a great evening! Catch up with your fellow professionals at one of our finest production venues, all dressed… Read more »

The 3rd annual Pocahontas Reframed Storytellers Film Festival is happening this weekend! The festival will be held at the Byrd Theatre from Thursday to Sunday, Nov 21-24. Full Schedule of Events!   $20 Tickets can be purchased here, or at the ticket booth at the Byrd Theatre during the festival. This ticket gives access to all events… Read more »

JAMES RIVER FILM SOCIETY | SHORT FILM SHOWCASE   VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS This Fri, Nov 8 | 6:30–9 pm $8 (VMFA & JRFS members $5) https://vmfa.museum/programs/adults/films/   As the longest-running juried film competition in Virginia this event spotlights the year’s best short videos/films (20 minutes or less).  A special guest judge chooses the top… Read more »

What: Richmond, VA, Premiere of “Just A Kid From Fall River” When/Where: Thursday, November 7, 2019 @ The Byrd Theatre *Doors open at 6:45pm, show starts at 7:15pm How: Free, but registration required   Come to the Richmond Premiere of the inspirational documentary “Just a Kid From Fall River” before it screens at the 40th… Read more »

21 teams competed in the 2nd Annual Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project. The judges have consulted, and here are the films selected to be in the Best of Richmond Horror Top Ten:   “The Frightful Pursuit of the Blackwood Beast” by This is a Film About Something Productions – Legend says the Blackwood Beast lurks… Read more »

Coming up a special event on Tuesday, October 29 at Mobelux is 1635 W Broad St, Richmond, VA VPA Richmond presents WHAT’S TRENDING IN SHOWING FILMS Guest Speaker: Todd A. Schall-Vess the General Manager of Byrd Theater. It’s FREE for members and $5 for guests:-)  

Join us for the next installation of the Giles Film Night! Celebrate local projects and people through film at Giles High School on Friday, October 25th beginning at 6:30pm. The premiere of “Summer Slasher” will be the feature of the evening, a horror project written, directed, and produced by Justin Smith, along with other talent… Read more »

Come celebrate Halloween, Virginia Production Alliance style with an SFX Make-Up Tutorial by Kelly Brunelle-Strohecker.   Costumes should be MOVIE THEMED! Doors will open at 7:00 PM on the 23rd at #1Space in Military Circle Mall. Winner will be announced at the contest. The prize for the winner will be a gift certificate from Echoes… Read more »

Poe Film Festival – RVA – Oct. 25-27 The third annual Poe Film Festival, featuring contemporary films in the storytelling style of Edgar Allan Poe, will showcase two venues on the VCU campus in Richmond. Thanks to the support and leadership of the Robertson School for Media and Culture, all events are free to the… Read more »

October 17-20, 2019 Website Full Schedule!  Screening locations vary across Middleburg. The Middleburg Film Festival offers four days of fantastic films in a spectacular setting, only 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport and just one hour from Washington, D.C. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films screen in intimate theatre environments, followed by fascinating… Read more »

Nineteen spooky horror films created in and around the Richmond area in just 48 hours this past weekend will screen at the beautiful Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond VA 23221 on Sunday, October 20. Come see local, independent horror film to put you in the Halloween spirit!   Here are the films that… Read more »

  Final Act Drama presents Acting for Film and Television Course  This multi-week course starts on November 5th, 2019 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30 pm http://www.finalactdrama.com/screen-acting.html This 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films, and TV performance.   Learn the fundamental acting skills like character development, improvisation, movement, and speech dynamics. Are… Read more »

Special screening of BLAZE at The Bryd Theatre this Sunday, Oct 6 at 7:30 PM. Live Q&A with Ethan Hawke after the film! Tickets are $6, proceeds go to the Byrd Theatre Foundation   More information and tickets available here: https://byrdtheatre.org/showtimes/blaze-w-ethan-hawke/   Byrd Theatre 2908 W Cary Street, Richmond VA 23221 About This Movie: Directed… Read more »

In a Theater Not that Far, Far Away…. Washington West is extremely proud to present a full evening of Star Wars packed with a red carpet and opening night event, screening of the film that started it all and the highlight of the night: an onstage interview with Anthony Daniels, best known as the voice and body of C3PO.  Come to hear his experiences… Read more »