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Richmond District

The Richmond District offers opportunities for all of Central Virginia. Our location in the state capital helps facilitate the Alliance’s advocacy efforts.

Richmond and its surroundings have hosted several major film and television productions, such as: Spielberg’s Lincoln, Homeland: Season 7, Jeff Nichols’ Loving, the AMC series TURN: Washington’s Spies, the PBS series Mercy Street, and the HBO mini-series John Adams just to name a few. Because of its history in film, television, commercial, and documentary production, Richmond has developed an experienced crew base along with a community of talented independent filmmakers and film festivals.

Richmond and Petersburg are historic cities, that offer exceptional locations for filming. Located nearby is a historic backlot featuring a farm set, period ships, a wharf area and acres of undeveloped land. Richmond is known for its eclectic architecture, nearby rural areas, and burgeoning culinary scene, among the best in the nation.

Upcoming events

  • 2025 NOVA "Show Us Your Work" Film Festival

    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 9425 Mathy Drive Suite B Fairfax, VA 22031
    • 68
    Register

    The Virginia Production Alliance is excited to sponsor another Show Us Your Work Film Festival!  Video producers, actors, and content creators in Northern Virginia are making productions that are pushing the boundaries of techniques, messaging, and storytelling.  Now is the perfect opportunity to share some of that work with the rest of the production community. Registration is required, we will not be able to accept walk-ins at the door.

    If you have a demo reel, an actor reel, commercials, a trailer, or excerpt from a long format production that runs four minutes or less—and you can be present at the screening—upload your clip in an H.264 file format using the link below.  This is an in-person event.  If you are not on site, we will not be able to play your sample.  The file should be less than 500 MB and playable on any standard computer.  We can’t help you create or edit your file, so that will simply be one of the skill challenges to submitting your work.  Your work must also be received before midnight on July 20 so that we can screen the clips to make sure they are appropriate for a TV-PG audience. 

    We’ll spend the first two hours watching as many samples as time allows.  Each creator will introduce their clip before it is played.  After the screening, there will be an hour to enjoy food and beverages and chat with everyone about their projects.  No judges.  No panel of experts.  No formal questions.  Just some face-to-face human interaction and conversation with potential new creative partners.

    Please submit all entries to us via WeTransfer - you can send large files without an account. Go to https://wetransfer.com/ and send them to virginiaproductionalliance@gmail.com.

    SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (WE CAN’T HELP WITH FILE CONVERSIONS, EDITING, OR UPLOADS):

    • Upload Deadline: 11:59 PM on Sunday July 20, 2025
    • Maximum duration:  4 Minutes (pre-edited)
    • Maximum file size:  500 MB
    • File should be saved and uploaded in H.264 codec/format
    • Maximum Resolution:  1080 HD
    • You must be IN THE ROOM to introduce your work for it to be played.
    • One sample allowed per guest.

    Selections will be pre-screened and selected to run within the time allowed for the event. We cannot guarantee that any submission will be shown

     
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  • Richmond District Panel Event: Cinnamon Brown Productions

    • 5 Aug 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Visual Arts Center - 1812 W. Main Street Richmond, VA
    Register

    An Evening with Cinnamon Brown Productions
    Hosted by Richmond District VPA
    Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    6:00 PM
    Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220

    Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening as Richmond District VPA welcomes Cinnamon Brown Productions—a dynamic team making waves in the independent film world through creative storytelling, innovative financing, and mission-driven content.

    This special panel discussion will feature Briian Dargon, Ethan Evans, and Tracee Logan, three powerhouse creatives whose unique talents span film production, fashion, directing, casting, and media strategy. Learn how they’re successfully building film series and productions that make an impact—and walk away with insights on financing, producing, and navigating the film industry with purpose and authenticity.

    Meet the Panelists:

    • Briian Dargon – A multi-hyphenate artist and producer known for Toxic, Cuffed, and Double Blended, as well as his pioneering work in upcycled fashion.

    • Ethan Evans – A Richmond-based filmmaker and founder of 7th Level Productions, whose work explores the complexity of Black life in America through a raw and purposeful lens.

    • Tracee Logan – An award-winning producer and creative director with over 15 years in TV, film, and live event production, including work on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Evidence of Innocence.

    ️ Don’t miss this opportunity to:

    • Engage in a meaningful conversation with industry pros

    • Learn about their creative and business strategies

    • Ask questions and network with fellow creatives

    Whether you're a filmmaker, producer, or passionate about storytelling, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

    RSVP today and be part of the conversation.

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DISTRICT CHAIR

STEVE TAYLOR

After two terms as vice-chair of VPA Richmond District, Steve was elected chair last year. Since joining the VPA as a film fan, he has eagerly leapt into local filmmaking and has been involved in projects including commercials, shorts that screened at the Brooklyn, Richmond International, and Cannes film festivals. Steve has expanded his work in the film as a member of the board of directors of the Byrd Theatre Foundation, helping develop the iconic theater's "center for film." 

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