The fifth annual Open-Air Film Festival in Ashland at Randolph-Macon college will begin this September.  Details below.

The On-Camera Monologue Intensive ‘Mastering the Minute Monologue’ Saturday, September 15th 1-5pm – $120 With Special Guest Scott Wichmann: https://www.imdb.me/scottwichmann Award-winning actor Scott Wichmann (Loving, Lincoln, Legends & Lies, Turn) will be joining Eva DeVirgilis’ on-camera class to explore making the transition from the stage to the world of Film and Television using your 1-minute… Read more »

VPA Richmond District Mixer WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 @ Baja Bean Company   The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance is holding a mixer for film and television production professionals at Baja Bean Company, 1520 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23220, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, starting at 6:30 p.m.   There will be free food… Read more »

Do you like to be scared? Do you love Hitchcock? Bring on the fake blood and the rumbling undercurrent sound effect and get ready for a weekend you won’t forget! Announcing the first ever Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project where filmmakers from all over the Richmond area will compete over the Halloween season to… Read more »

After a sleepless weekend of filmmaking and a World Premiere Screening, the results are in! Here are the teams and films that will advance to the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project Best of Richmond Top Ten taking place Sunday, August 5 at 3 p.m. at the Grace Street Theater.   Bee’s Knees, Emiley Farnsworth –… Read more »

Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 PM, the VPA Richmond District presents “The Invisible Art,” a panel on film and TV editing, at WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235.   The panel will be moderated by VPA Richmond District board member Roger Hommel, himself a 30-year broadcast TV veteran and local videographer. He will… Read more »

On Tuesday, July 31, the Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District presents “The Invisible Art,” a panel on editing, at WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235. The panel will unpack what goes into making their work so imperceptible and yet so essential to the filmmaking process, as well as provide tips for filmmakers on how… Read more »

JOIN US ! Professional Wireless Audio Panel TUESDAY July 24, 2018 at 7 PM   LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / MEET AND GREET – AND PRO PANEL DISCUSSION   RF, UHF, Diversity, Hybrid Digital, Retired Radio Spectrum????   Join us and your fellow production professionals for an informative presentation about doing battle… Read more »

SCOTT’S ADDITION CREATIVE SPACE Open House Monday, July 16,  4:00 pm – 7:00 pm   Do you consider yourself part of Richmond’s creative community?  Does the idea of an affordable, production incubator space intrigue you?  Are you an aesthetically clever individual on a budget who dreams of a space of your own in the hottest… Read more »

World premiere of the documentary film – “The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” The premiere will take place Sunday, July 15 at 2:00 PM in the Mathews High School auditorium–9889 Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews, VA 23109 After the premiere, the documentary is also scheduled to broadcast on WCVE – Richmond and WHTJ – Charlottesville… Read more »

This year’s Maupintown Film Festival will take place July 13-15 at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. This annual event focuses on showcasing stories of African-American history and culture though film.  This year’s theme is “Aware of the Evidence”, as we cover the history of black film, local Charlottesville area history, black women in suburbia, African American art, the history of… Read more »

THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE, as part of its workforce training initiative, will present a two-day workshop in costume production and design, wardrobe styling and on-set costuming. The class was created and will be taught by Amelia Zontini, a working professional in Virginia film’s film industry since 2003. The course is an introductory examination of the world of wardrobe from the… Read more »

On-Camera Acting Intensive  with Eva DeVirgilis Saturday July 14th, 1pm-5pm  $100 For the adult actor who is ready to break into the Film Industry With Film and TV acting opportunities exploding into the Mid-Atlantic Region, are you ready to book a Principal or Guest- Star role? To be competitive in this market an actor must… Read more »

There’s a saying “audiences will tolerate occasional out-of-focus shots, but they will not tolerate bad sound.” The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance will welcome guests for “Sound Speed! How audio is the forgotten half of film.” Date: June 26th, networking begins 6:30 PM, district meeting and panel starting at 7 PM Location: Metro… Read more »

Sheri Lahris, Professional Acting Coach (Top Clients on Disney, Nickelodeon, Broadway) will be in Yorktown, Virginia to hold a SCENE STUDY WORKSHOP for all ages. Includes instruction from 1pm – 5pm, critiques, education, audition tips and more! Location: ARTINSPIRED Ballroom, 105 Professional Pkwy, Yorktown, VA 23693 Easily accessible from I-64 and is equal distance from Richmond… Read more »

Join TIVA for a “Business Cards & Beer” Happy Hour! Network with industry colleagues, make new connections and learn more about TIVA’s upcoming meetings and events! Thursday, June 7, 2018 • 5:45-8:30 pm Ireland’s Four Courts 2051 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201 (Near Court House Station Metro) Bring your business cards and get the word out on… Read more »

VPA Richmond District presents “Where’s my passport? Tales of producing films on foreign soil” May 29 at WCVE VPA RICHMOND DISTRICT On May 29th at 6:30 p.m., the Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance will welcome filmmakers Craig Martin and Mark Lambert for “Where’s my passport? Tales of producing films on foreign soil.” Craig… Read more »

Mark your calendars!  This year’s Maupintown Film Festival will take place July 13-15 at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. This annual event focuses on showcasing stories of African-American history and culture though film. Be sure to save the date, because we have a great lineup of films, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and others, speakers,… Read more »

Join Northern Virginia’s film, television, advertising, and video professionals at the 2018 State of the Industry. This event is hosted by the Virginia Production Alliance with support from the Virginia Film Office. Network, share tips, and discuss your latest projects with your peers. Enjoy food, beer, wine and soft drinks as you explore the wealth… Read more »

Jabberwocky Audio Theater is looking for multiple voice actors to join our existing company members to record an action-packed, neo-noir mystery this summer for broadcast later this Fall. The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts will be a 10-part audio mini-series written and directed by award-winning filmmaker William R. Coughlan and produced by Jabberwocky Audio Theater. Set in Las Vegas in the… Read more »

Hello Actors,   There is a Tools for the Trade Actors Workshop with actress T’Keyah Crystal Keymah, best known for her roles in “In Living Color” and “That’s So Raven”  May 14th at Wells Theatre in Norfolk. The workshop is from 7:30 until 9:30 and it costs $60. Participants may register and pay at the… 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 »

The 5PT Film Festival kicks off the 2018 Dominion Energy Riverrock This year the film festival will be at The Broadberry (2729 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220) and will feature 12-15 short-documentary films all about adventure followed by a concert by Larry Keel Experience. 5:00 p.m. – Doors Open 6:30 p.m. – Films Start 7:30… Read more »

Moonlit Wings award-winning SUMMER CAMPS for Performing Arts celebrate 10 years in Fairfax County!  Ages 7-14 put on a play plus improv, music, swim-time and a new mini-performance at the end of each week. Four locations available: Springfield(South Run RECenter) Falls Church (Providence RECenter) McLean (Spring Hill RECenter) Herndon (Frying Pan Park)   Some sessions are already SOLD-OUT, view… Read more »