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Uniting Film, Video, Audio Production and New Media

The Virginia Production Alliance (VPA), headquartered in Richmond, was formed to promote production in the Commonwealth. We unite the Virginia creative community — professionals involved in film, video, audio and new media — and provide valuable educational, social, and networking opportunities that help grow the industry.

URGENT – February 24, 2010

Tomorrow the House of Delegates will debate the budget. There are a number of Delegates that are not in support of the grant money Governor McDonnell has proposed and the House Appropriations Committee approved in its budget for the film industry in the Governor’s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund. This is different from the tax credit legislation.

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Volunteeer for "Two-A-Days"

Starting on January 14, 2010, the VPA will launch what is known as "Two-A-Days" at the General Assembly. This targeted approach to educating lawmakers on the importance of the film production industry in Virginia has been a highly successful program in the past and we’re sure it will be this year. We will need two volunteers every day to be on hand at the General Assembly Building in downtown Richmond to share our message with our legislators. 

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Virginia Independent Film Festival is Feb. 28 at the Byrd

The Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance are cooperatively producing the third annual Virginia Independent Film Festival on Sunday, February 28 from 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The Festival features the finalist films from the Virginia Independent Film Competition, conducted by the Virginia Film Office. Finalists come from throughout the state including films from Alexandria, Bristow, Fairfax, Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke and Virginia Beach.

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NoVA State of the Industry Rescheduled

The "State of the Industry & EXPO" for Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 6 – 9 PM. The location will be at the National Rural Electric Cooperative, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, in Arlington.

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