For the first year of the Fredericksburg Film Festival, we strived to showcase films that are not only creative and innovative, but are a tad off the beaten path. This year our theme is “it’s not the camera, it’s the eye”,  which is dedicated to the idea that it is not the camera that determines… Read more »

THE OTHER YOU is an independent featured film written, directed, produced and filmed by WIFV members: Julie Gold, Shoshana Rosenbaum, Robin Noonan-Price, Kimberly Skyrme, and Anne Saul. Join us as they discuss next steps for their film, what they have learned about marketing, distribution and festival runs. Monday, February 3, 6:30-8:00 pm RSVP here FREE for WIFV… Read more »

The Seven Cities Showcase is a one-night celebration of fantastic films created by VA-based artists! Officially selected films will be screened at our showcase where they will compete for a slew of awards and accolades! Come on out and meet your fellow VA film folks, walk the red carpet, grab a drink, and enjoy some… Read more »

Cadence Pipeline New Works Fellowship Program Cadence is excited to announce the Cadence Pipeline Retreat, a special opportunity for playwrights and screenwriters to immerse themselves in a 3 ½-day retreat in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This retreat will offer a creative space for writers to work on specific developmental goals and sections… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Immerse yourself in another Meet The Filmmaker Event with Geoff Luck! Light House Studio is excited to announce that Emmy award-nominated Producer and Director, Geoff Luck, will be joining us for our next installment of Meet The Filmmaker on January 25th at the Vinegar Hill Theatre.  This event is open to the… Read more »

Due to water advisory and upcoming winter forecast we have RESCHEDULED our 30th annual Short Film Showcase to: FRIDAY, JANUARY 17th, 2025! 6:30-9PM All previously purchased tickets are still good for the new date! Join us on the evening of January 17th @ 6:30 PM in the Leslie Cheek Theatre at the Virginia Museum of Fine… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of our biggest events of the year! Our annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY event is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Hardywood Craft Brewery – 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220 At this event,… Read more »

This WIFV Happy Hour has been MOVED to next week THU JAN 16TH Same place, same time!!!!!   VMFA is closed due to the water crisis. THANKS – and see you next week 😉 Women in Film & Video Happy Hour in Richmond Thursday, January 16th, 5:00 pm RSVP here Best Café at the Virginia Museum… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance NOVA District: Actors Summit Location: Thundershot Studios – 9425-B Mathy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031 Thursday, January 9th – 6:30pm Actors, producers, directors – you won’t want to miss this event! Come listen to our amazing panel of casting directors, acting coach, talent agent, and representatives from SAG. Actors come get all your… Read more »

Filmed in Virginia, the indie film “Glue Trap” will have a limited theatrical run at the Bow Tie theater in Richmond starting this Friday, 12/13, and a special Q&A screening at Violet Crown in Charlottesville Saturday, 12/14. Written and directed by Justin Geldzahler, who consulted on the latest seasons of Succession and Euphoria, Glue Trap… Read more »

The holiday season is upon us, and our districts are planning upcoming holiday mixer events – come eat, drink, and be merry with the Virginia Production Alliance! Richmond District – December 10th – 6:00 p.m. Visual Arts Center – Richmond Hampton Roads District – December 12th – 6:00p.m. Thin Brew Line Brewery – Virginia Beach… Read more »

Join Richmond District VPA for a Discussion with Filmmaker Brian Bullock on Writing, Financing, Producing, and making his political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder  When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6 PM  Location:  Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 REGISTER HERE Social History Documentary Writer, Producer, and Director… Read more »

The 20th Adrenaline Film Project: 12 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours Light House Studio looks forward to sharing the work of this year’s filmmakers with the local community. We invite you to purchase your tickets today for the Adrenaline Film Project Screening on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00pm at the Vinegar… Read more »

The Alexandria Film Festival brings four days of high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the historic port city of Alexandria, Virginia.  The Festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an internationally recognized travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital. The 18th annual Alexandria Film… Read more »

Richmond District Meeting: Sound for Picture! Understanding Elements of Immersive Audio for Film When: October 22nd – 6:00 PM Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 For more details and to register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5905957

Tickets for the 37th Annual Virginia Film Festival are now on sale! This event takes place October 30th – November 3rd, 2024 Tickets for many popular programs sell quickly – get yours while you can! For tickets and more information, visit Tickets – Virginia Film Festival

We are pleased to let you all know about an exciting event coming to Virginia. The Lynchburg Film Festival will premiere 20+ new independent films from a wide range of cultures and genres. The program will feature films from around the world including Ukraine, France, Egypt, Greece, India, Uganda, Turkey, Canada, US and the UK.… Read more »

Passes for the 8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Native Films, Music, Art, and Culture Festival are now available! The Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films, art, and performances that share Native American perspectives. The only one of its kind on the East Coast, the festival brings together artists,… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! Applications are now open for teams. The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking workshop in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned… Read more »

New Hanover Church is sponsoring a  FREE special pre-release showing of “A Case For Love” at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA on Monday September 16th at 6:30pm The film is a heartfelt, moving documentary showing the power of unselfish love.  Film director Brian Ide will present an exclusive and free pre-release showing of his… Read more »

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 23RD ANNUAL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL  CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected] https://lighthousestudio.org/events/youth-film-festival  Light House Studio invites you to purchase tickets for the 23rd Annual Youth Film Festival, which will take place on September 13, 2024, at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, VA. Light House Studio’s Youth Film Festival is… Read more »

The MAGIC OF HORROR is a festival in Virginia that celebrates everything that puts the “magic” into the horror genre! We hold competitions for films, screenplays, film trailers, and movie posters. Every submission receives the initial jury scorecard and judge’s notes regardless of if they are selected to be included in the festival or not!… Read more »

The Progeny Short Film Festival takes place annually in Blacksburg, Virginia, hosted by Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts. The festival aims to provide a platform for independent filmmakers and students around Southwest Virginia. Progeny seeks to uplift filmmakers producing thought-provoking content showcasing a diverse range of styles, genres, and interests. While Progeny Short Film… Read more »

Costume set sale! Wardrobe from a contemporary film: High quality thrift and barely worn new clothes plus vintage, workwear, designer, and other gems… Monday, August 19th to Thursday, August 22nd 3pm-8pm Location: Bon Air United Methodist Church 1645 Buford Rd. Richmond, VA