Events
VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE CALENDAR
2008
VPA EVENTS
May 19th, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Producer Dan Portnoy presents–
"How to Market Your Product for Free (or really really cheap)"
Artworks, 320 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224
How much: Free (or really really cheap).
Meaning: Free for current VPA members, $5 everyone else.
What else: Light refreshments provided
June 9 - 6-8:30pm
VPA Monthly Meeting
Artworks, 320 Hull Street, Richmond
All are welcome. Come and get involved!
Participate in planning activities and events for the VPA.
August 2
VPA BBQ - 20th Anniversary Gala
More info to come!
FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS
VCU French Film Festival March 28-30th
Virginia and the capital region, have a thriving film community, which is exemplified by the number and variety of film festivals and screening opportunities held throughout the state. From the newest films, to the golden age of Hollywood, all aspects of the industry can be seen and experienced.
These are a few of the Festivals and screening series that take place in Virginia each year. Please check the Virginia Film Office website, www.film.virginia.org for up-to-date details on these and other film-related events in Virginia.
Blue Ridge Southwest Virginia Film Festival : April in Roanoke. A focus on Virginia films, artists and filmmakers. Entries are accepted for their student and professional competitions.
China-America Festival of Film and Culture. September or October in Richmond. Films and cultural activities to showcase Chinese culture and promote understanding between China and America.
DC Independent Film Festival : March in Washington, DC. A wide array of independent films, including some by local filmmakers. Submissions are accepted.
Flicker : All year – Richmond. A bi-monthly screening in Richmond of shorts by local filmmakers. Other film related events throughout the year.
James River Film Festival. March in Richmond. This festival features ground-breaking work by independent media artists and a juried competition each year.
Lifeview Film Festival November in Norfolk. Independent Film competition for all genres, with screenings, workshops and opportunities for new filmmakers to get their work seen.
Naro Cinema in Norfolk : Numerous screenings of unusual films, including the "First Look Film Series," a Sunday morning series featuring an advance screening of the latest offering from a roster of prominent independent, foreign, and up-and-coming filmmakers.
Old Dominion University Film Festival : March in Norfolk. All kinds of films – new and old. Panels, workshops and discussions.
Project Resolution. Monthly screenings of interesting and unusual short and longer films in at the Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, produced by Yellow House. Filmmakers are invited to bring their shorts for screening, or can enter longer films in advance. Free admission, audience interaction with the filmmaker, unpredictable films, and free popcorn make this one of Richmond's most interesting film experiences.
Rosebud Film and Video Festival : Dates to be announced. The best of work from Virginia, DC and Maryland.
Regent University Naro Film Festival : May in Virginia Beach. The best films produced by the acclaimed Regent University's film school.
VCU French Film Festival : April in Richmond. The newest French films presented by their award-winning actors and directors.
VCU International Student Film Festival : October in Richmond. Innovative student filmmaking from around the world.
Virginia Film Festival : Last weekend of October in Charlottesville. An eclectic mix of films, with discussions by filmmakers and experts. Year-round screenings of new and unusual films.
Williamsburg Film Festival : March in Williamsburg. A festival honoring the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The 48 Hour Film Project: is a wild and sleepless weekend in which a team makes a movie—write, shoot, edit and score it—in just 48 hours. On Friday night, you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be complete. Then it will show at a local theater, usually in the next week.