The Virginia Film Office

09/02/2026

One of Virginia's most popular film festivals, the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival (PRS Film Festival) in Richmond, is celebrating it's 10th year this November 18-22!

The 2026 festival schedule is now live, and has expanded to five days for the special 10 year celebration. The festival has all sorts of wonderful events for the whole family, including:

- Screenings & Filmmaker panels
- Live music performances
- Tsenacommacah Eastern Indian Marketplace
- Family Pow Wow

The festival is truly a gem that we're honored to have here in Virginia. If you haven't been yet, this is the year to check it out. Take a peek at the schedule, below!

https://pocahontasreframed.com/2026-festival/

08/24/2026

The 2026 Richmond International Film Festival is right around the corner, coming to Richmond September 22 through September 27 this year. Check out the wonderful six-day line-up of premieres, screenings, live shows, panels, Q&As and more, below, and start planning your festival. ❤️

MORE: https://www.richmondfilmfestival.com/

08/18/2026

Virginia filmmaker Rob Tregenza’s new film FAST premiered at MoMA The Museum of Modern Art, and has since garnered high praise from critics at The New Yorker, The New York Times, and more.

FAST was filmed across Virginia, with locations in Lexington, Richmond, Hopewell, Northern Virginia, and more.

A story about racing, memory, ambition and escape, FAST is a thoroughly Virginia-made project, showcasing both our unparalleled locations and deep well of experienced crew and talent.

Congratulations to all involved! Read more below.

Film series. Aug 12–18, 2026. “[Rob] Tregenza is a sort of counter-Ophüls: a rhapsodist of the unworldly.... Tregenza is after lyricism without cynicism, bitterness and sweetness without bittersweetness, emotions unmixed and irony-free.” —Richard Brody, The New Yorker Rob Tregenza has worke...

08/05/2026

A new film series - Scene in Virginia - is shining a spotlight on Virginia filmmakers and Virginia stories.

Presented by Emmy-winning nonprofit Belltower Pictures, the series brings locally connected films to Richmond’s historic The Byrd Theatre & Foundation on the second Monday of each month. The series celebrates moviemakers whose work is rooted in the people and places of the Commonwealth, while creating opportunities for conversation and connection within Virginia’s creative community.

Each screening is followed by a discussion with the featured filmmaker. The next screening is Aug. 10, when there will be a showing of “Finding Edna Lewis" a VPM film that showcases the incredible history and culinary contributions of Virginia-born chef Edna Lewis.

Richmond Magazine article:
https://richmondmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/stage-screen/scene-in-virginia/

A new series showcases cinema from across the state.

08/03/2026

Extras Casting Opportunity:
America’s Favorite Filming in Hampton Roads!

Hutsontalent.agency is handling extras casting for America’s Favorite, a feature film currently filming in the Hampton Roads region. Info below!

Interested in being considered for background/extras opportunities? Hutson Talent has created a database where you can submit your information and be considered for future casting calls as they become available.

Sign up to join the extras database and stay tuned for specific roles, dates, and opportunities as they are announced:

➡️ Background signup: https://hutsontalent-api.onrender.com/api/public/background-signup
➡️ Casting information: https://hutsontalent.agency/audition/america-s-favorite-background

Please note: Submitting your information does not guarantee a role, but it ensures you can be considered when opportunities become available.

08/03/2026

Congratulations to the cast and crew of 72 Whaler on wrapping production!

Written and directed by Virginia Beach native Stephen Miles, this independent feature was filmed entirely in Hampton Roads, showcasing the beauty of Virginia's coastal landscapes.

We're proud to host projects of every size that highlight Virginia's incredible talent, stunning locations, and vibrant filmmaking community. We can't wait to see 72 Whaler on the festival circuit next year!

A new independent film, “72 Whaler,” written and directed by a Virginia Beach native, showcases the natural beauty of Hampton Roads’ waterways.

08/01/2026

Virginia actors!

Check the Hutsontalent.agency page for continuous casting for America’s Favorite, filming in Hampton Roads this summer.

07/27/2026

The Virginia Production Alliance is hosting a panel Tuesday July 28, "The Business of Filmmaking". Award-winning artist Mad Skillz will interview producer BK Fulton, and take questions from the audience.

Tuesday, July 28
From 6-8 PM
Visual Arts Center
1812 W Main Street, Richmond, VA

More info: https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/

07/24/2026

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that the feature film 'America's Favorite' will film in Coastal Virginia this summer!

Bringing film work like this to Virginia means jobs for skilled Virginia crew members, opportunities for a wide variety of local businesses and vendors, and another chance to showcase the Commonwealth's incredible locations on the big screen.

This marks the fourth feature film producer Stephen Israel (The Gateway, Affairs of State, Last Moment of Clarity) has chosen to bring to Coastal Virginia—a testament to Virginia's talented workforce, outstanding filming locations, and reputation as a place productions want to return to.

We can't wait to welcome the cast and crew and see Virginia shine on screen. Read the full announcement here: [link]https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/july-releases/name-1121677-en.html

For experienced crew opportunities: send resumes to [email protected]

Abigail D. Spanberger, Commonwealth, Governor of Virginia, governor, virginia, VA

07/14/2026

Lucy Dacus' new music video for her song "Planting Tomatoes" is generating lots of buzz nationwide, and for good reason.

Filmed right here in Richmond, Virginia, with the help of a Virginia production team, the video serves as a heartfelt love letter to the city that helped shape her as an artist. Featuring familiar neighborhoods and beloved local spots, it's a really fun showcase of what makes Richmond special to Lucy and to so many of us. 🍅

https://rvamag.com/music/lucy-dacus-new-music-video-is-a-love-letter-to-richmond.html

More below!

Lucy Dacus' new self-directed music video for "Planting Tomatoes" was filmed entirely in Richmond, featuring Dogwood Dell, Hollywood Cemetery, Pony Pasture, and other local landmarks. The Richmond native will also host a sold-out screening and Q&A at The Byrd Theatre later this month.