PGA CAPITAL REGION PRESENTS: A LINE PRODUCING 2-DAY PROGRAM BY MAUREEN A. RYAN This 2-day training course will teach members the essential skills of Line Producing – from pre-production through post-production. This step-by-step workshop focuses on what you need to know to line produce LOW BUDGET INDEPENDENT SCRIPTED projects, NOT studio films, network films/television or… Read more »

There are a few spots left for screenwriters of all levels in next weekend’s special two-day seminar, From On the Waterfront to The Shape of Water: What Makes Movies Great, this Saturday and Sunday at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main Street.   Led by veteran freelance writer Kimberly Gadette, this seminar will help you bring your… Read more »

Hosted by Richmond VPA: USING SMART DEVICES TO FILM! February 26, 2019 Metro Productions 8570 Magellan Parkway Suite 400 | Richmond 6:30 PM Networking | 7:00 PM Panel VPA Members FREE | Guests $5   More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/368872950389445/   Whether stopping by to check it out, or seriously considering membership, we encourage you to come… Read more »

Improv comedy TV/Film studio is producing Improv Comedy TV shows and Movies. This group of actors is dedicated to having fun together creating the world’s most entertaining form of improv comedy for both live and TV audiences. They are driven to create careers for Richmond Actors who want to have fun performing together.  They are called ACTOR… Read more »

Registration is now open for Moonlit Wings spring camps and summer camps for ages 7-14 that love to act! We also have new spring classes for kids, teens and adults too across Fairfax County. For more information or visit moonlitwings.org for the full schedule. Hurry, space is limited!!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH The Richmond International Film & Music Festival Presents the RIFFx: University Battle of the Bands, Live Battle Round The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF), ​one of the largest competitive international festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, held on April 23rd-28th, 2019, launched a new venture in 2018 called “RIFFx: University Battle of… Read more »

Mark your calendars! The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance is hosting a USING SMART DEVICES TO FILM seminar with Award winning Filmmaker and Actress, Raasa Leela de Montebello and Emmy Award winning Production Sound Mixer, Allen Cavedo. They will share their expertise, tips & tricks on filming and sound using your iPhone and the… Read more »

ChinaFest will have three featured events and five screenings. They are in their 14th year and all events/screenings are free and open to the public.     FESTIVAL EVENTS: The Irby B. Brown Lecture The Art of War (And Peace): Understanding China’s Perspective and Its Return To Being a Superpower Thursday, Feb 14 | 7:00… Read more »

GuidoVenitucci NYC Headshot photographer back in DC March 28-April 1.  Two days in Northern VA and 2 days in Richmond. Guido Venitucci, one of the best headshot photographers in NY is returning to DC and offering a special deal for DC actors.  *A 90 minute shoot * multiple wardrobe changes * all proofs and 2 edits, all for… Read more »

Invite to the 2019 Hampton Roads VPA Cinematography panel and an evening of questions and answers from some of the area’s cinematographers, including Richard “Luke” Richards and Curtis Bogges. 6:30pm-9:00pm at Old Dominion University Theater. (Plenty of parking around the theater.)   Check in/networking 6:30 -7pm Panel discussion 7 – 9pm   Free for current… Read more »

The RVA Environmental Film Festival has presented “The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” with the Grand Prize Award! Please join us for a FREE screening of this biographic documentary on Sunday, Feb 10!   “The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” February 10, 2019 3:00 p.m.   Byrd Theatre 2908 W Cary St Richmond,… Read more »

Informal Evening of Film, Science and Discussion Address: Community Idea Stations | 23 Sesame Street | Richmond, VA 23235 6 PM Reception and Activities 7 PM Film, Conversation, Q & A with Director/Producer, Randall MacLowry and Dr. Jeremy Hoffman, Science Museum of Virginia Climate and Earth Scientist FREE but registration required Join them for an… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of the most important events of the year.  The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. At this event film professionals and those who aspire to be get together to share information about the industry. Enjoy complimentary food, wine,… Read more »

Created Equal Film Series: Virginia Voices Thursday, January 17 6:30-8:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 Free and open to all. RSVP recommended, visit link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/created-equal-film-series-virginia-voices-tickets-51659674477    Virginia Voices is a snapshot of Virginia history as told by the people who live and work here. Begin the… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY SMALL BIZ / FREELANCER BOOTCAMP!! The NoVA VPAs first all-day MEGA workshop SATURDAY, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) TOTAL Event capacity:   75 People—Pre-registration Required (no walk-ins)   Do you want to be an entrepreneur in the video, television, or motion picture industry?  Are… Read more »

Work from Virginia filmmakers will be on the big screen on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St..   The show runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature short films from filmmakers, as well as a table read or two from screenwriters, all from the… Read more »

The VPA invites you to the annual State of the Industry event, which celebrates film and video production in Virginia. At this event film professionals and those who aspire to be get together to share information about the industry. The event will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm at 23… Read more »

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay would like to invite you to join us at our first Wild & Scenic Film Festival Screening, one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, which is coming up on January 24th, 2019.   Washington, DC: What: Wild and Scenic Film Festival Where: Landmark’s E Street Cinema,… Read more »

Please join us for the Shane’s Inner Circle Mid Atlantic Group’s Social Media and Marketing Workshop.   Learn from the experts on how to create your own brand, set up a presence, and market yourself as a filmmaker.  See what works and doesn’t work, and find out which social media outlets you should be using. … Read more »

Ringdangdo has been postponed to Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6PM at WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street in RVA, 23235.   The reason we ringdangcan’t tonight is the inclement weather, and the two mopeds with beach sand shovels on them that Central Virginia has are still at work, trying to get all the snow and ice off… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS PARTY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) RECAP! Our last meeting was the Mini Film Showcase and WE ALL HAD A BLAST!  The filmmaker party continued in the parking lot for another hour – which tells you that… Read more »

Here is a first look at Moonlit Wings acting classes and winter break camps for Kids & Teens in Northern VA! Winter registration opened today for our award-winning acting programs at several locations in Fairfax County! CAMPS (click here for more information) The Greatest Showkid Frozen Fairy Tales Broadway Talent Show CLASSES (click here for… Read more »

The Ringdangdo is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6PM, at WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235. Come for hors d’oeuvres, music, networking, and a good time as we celebrate the successes we’ve had professionally and as an organization in 2018. The event is free for VPA members and $5 for guests. At the Dec.… Read more »

At the Dec. 11 “Holiday Ringdangdo” in Richmond, we want to share trailers for work by Virginia filmmakers made in the last two years.   The Ringdangdo is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6PM, at WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235. Come for hors d’oeuvres, music, networking, and a good time as we celebrate… Read more »