All are invited to join WIFVNE for an intimate conversation with screenwriter and producer Alex Convery on Thursday, August 22nd, at 7 PM EST on Zoom. Convery is best known for writing the screenplay for the feature film AIR, directed by Ben Affleck, who also appears in the film opposite stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis,… Read more »

The annual 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 from Oct. 17-20, 2024. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films will screen in intimate theatre environments, followed by fascinating Q and A’s with world-renowned… Read more »

Get ready for the ultimate summer event at Mountain Lake Lodge – the Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival! Prepare to be captivated by electrifying live performances from Cassette Rewind, Marcel Portilla Band, Riverside, and Flashback, the Party Band. Immerse yourself in the magic of Dirty Dancing by taking dance lessons in the lodge’s charming barn.… Read more »

The Indie Short Film Series is thrilled to announce its upcoming installment at the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre on Saturday, September 21st, at 7:30 PM. This exciting event, sponsored by Lifeview Marketing & Visuals and co-sponsored by Jim McVay & Sita Aldrete, promises an evening of captivating storytelling through a selection of 7-9 independent international… Read more »

Psychology in Film will take place on August 17th at the Byrd Theatre (2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221) in Richmond, Virginia from 1pm-4pm. The event will showcase a collection of award-winning films with psychological themes. Afterward, a panel discussion will take place with neuroscientists and filmmakers to explore the use of film in raising awareness and… Read more »

Get Ready for the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project!   Missed out on the summer’s hottest filmmaking event? Or you can’t get enough and wanna do it again? We are excited to bring the challenge back–this time HORROR style with the Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project, a thrilling challenge that invites you to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in… Read more »

Live in-person premiere of Virginia based indie feature film DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by Chiral Studios! Date: Monday, September 9th – Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.  Q&A to follow plus a bonus screening of the short film You Should Have Been Better. Venue: Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond,… Read more »

Mad Skillz, the Songwriter, Producer, Rapper, DJ, Music Video Artist, and University of Richmond Artist-in-Residence, is now a documentarian and filmmaker.  Join us in discussing the film Mad Skillz and the 90s Girl Brunch with the man himself on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at Richmond’s Visual Arts Center on Main Street in the… Read more »

🎬 Experience the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project: Get Your Tickets Now! 🎟️ Calling all cinephiles! The excitement is building! Registration has ended, and we have an incredible 36 teams ready to create a movie in just 48 hours this weekend! Tonight at 7 p.m., they will receive their required character, prop, line of dialogue, and genre, then promptly get to… Read more »

A virtual event, Women in Film & Video’s “NSDF: Casting Your Film” workshop will take place on July 11, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., with registration available at $15 for WIFV members & students and $30 for the public. You’ve got the script, now you need the actors!  In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to… Read more »

Fashion Photography: Vision & Justice A week-long camp for high schoolers geared toward showing students how fashion photography can be used to engage in the global dialogue surrounding activism, representation, and cultural storytelling.  Led by Fashion Photographer LA Ricks and Stylist / OA Creative Arts & Culture Coordinator, Jon Cope.  Only 4 slots remain open. FOR: High… Read more »

The 2024 Alexandria Film Festival—their 18th annual!—will take place November 7-10, 2024, at locations across Alexandria. They are well into their film submission season which will continue throughout the summer. The extended deadline is July 31. This year they are seeking local, national, and international films that tell stories covering the following subject areas or… Read more »

Virginia filmed “Love Lies & Happy Ever After” Screening Friday, July 5th at 1:30 pm Dave and Buster’s- Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA Meeting room #2 Sustainment TV Link: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sustainment-TV-100063009561578/?paipv=0&eav=AfYOVyL7fxgnNkVsY364cwnMOTfwGu_1hsExEp1Wm49pxpOO9GBOMmDWkw5Ol0E7KCw&_rdr

This Thursday, Light House Studio in Charlottesville, VA will host producer and studio exec Jocelyn Diaz (House of the Dragon) for a special discussion at the Vinegar Hill Theatre. This ‘Meet the Filmmakers’ event is open to the public/pay what you can. Thursday, June 27 (6-7:30 pm). Want to know what it takes to get… Read more »

Website and tickets: 804 Film Festival | July 06, 2024 (eventcreate.com) We are thrilled to announce the 804 Film Festival, Taking place from 1pm-5pm on July 6th at the historic Byrd Theater. This one-of-a-kind event aims to celebrate and showcase a diverse array of independent films created by young local filmmakers from Virginia Commonwealth University… Read more »

Join Central Virginia’s Favorite Summer Film Event! Calling All Crew! Are you an editor, DP, PA, AD, or other crew member looking to join a team? Don’t miss our Networking Mixer on Tuesday, June 18, from 5-6:30 p.m. at The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond. Meet teams that need your skills to bring their production… Read more »

Join City of Falls Church Independent Media to learn and see  how A.I. Applications can be adapted to your video creation needs, from producing instant messaging and commercials, to fully-fledged television and feature film projects, followed by a discussion about the pros and cons of A.I. visual magic while facing and embracing the inevitability of… Read more »

There will be a screening June 8, 2024 of Virginia-filmed action-packed romantic comedy Toxic at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond, VA. The project, helmed by Virginia filmmakers, shot in the Central VA area. “Get ready for a hilarious rollercoaster of emotions in Toxic, where love and laughter collide in this dark comedy.” Join us at… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Our next event in NOVA District is coming up and you do not want to miss it! Lighting Showcase and Networking Event by Barbizon When: May 30th – 6:30 PM Where: Barbizon – 6437G General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 To register, visit this link: https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5723679 Join us for an illuminating evening… Read more »

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the highly anticipated summer rite of passage–the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project! Build your crew, secure your equipment, and scout your locations, because it’s time to bring your vision to life and make your movie with us, July 12-14 during an exhilarating weekend of filmmaking frenzy! We give you a character, prop,… Read more »

For film enthusiasts everywhere, I am pleased to announce that the Fredericksburg Film Festival, presented by 1108 Media, is happening from May 2-5, and tickets are now on sale! Please visit our website to purchase individual tickets or the All-Access Pass. FFF screenings will be held at 718 Venue, REIGN The Venue, and Red Dragon… Read more »

– Light House Studio is excited to announce that Director Tim Story and Cinematographer Larry Blanford will be joining us for a special discussion on April 28th at the Vinegar Hill Theatre.  This unique Meet the Filmmakers event is open to the public and pay what you can. Story and Blanford will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of… Read more »

Attention Richmond-Area Filmmakers! Get ready to ignite your creativity, because the highly-anticipated Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is back this summer! Registration opens Monday, May 6, so mark your calendars, and seize the opportunity to secure the best price and a head start on the competition during our Early Bird period! Kick off the Project… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District Registration is open for our next Richmond district event – grab your ticket and invite your friends to this great panel event! Cinematic Mastery – Winning Editors 48 Hours Panel Event When: April 23rd 5:45pm – Networking 6:00pm – Panel Event Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W… Read more »