Virginia’s Indie Film Revolution

Virginia's vibrant history and dynamic, growing population make it an ideal setting

by Jennifer M. Wood | Published July 31, 2007

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FILM EDUCATION
Hollins University
www.hollins.edu
Learn the benefit of film practice and theory at this all-female educational institution.

George Mason University
www.gmu.edu
The undergraduate film program at GMU educates its students in the language of film and the business of the industry.

Radford University
www.radford.edu
Get your bachelor’s degree in Media Studies and be trained in editing and video production at Radford.

Regent University
www.regent.edu
Pursue Christian values in an entirely new medium at Regent’s School of Communication & the Arts.

University of Virginia
www.virginia.edu
UVA’s Media Studies Program takes a critical approach to the study of the forms and effects of film, television and digital and electronic media.

Virginia Commonwealth University
www.vcu.edu
Background in film or not, grad or undergrad, Virginia Commonwealth University offers something for everyone through its Photography and Film program.

FESTIVALS
China-America Festival of Film and Culture
www.therosegroup.org/caffc
Run by The Rose Group, this festival looks to create a healthy exchange of artistic expression between the U.S. and China.

Lifeview Film Festival
www.lifeviewfilmfestival.com
Check out one of Norfolk’s independent film outlets or enter your own film for prizes worth up to $10,000.

Project Resolution
www.projectres.com
Looking for audience critiques on your short film? Enter it in this monthly forum.

Rosebud Film & Video Festival
www.rosebudact.org
In honor of Citizen Kane, the Rosebud Film & Video Fesitval seeks to honor films that have a deep, personal meaning to their makers.

VCU French Film Festival
www.frenchfilm.vcu.edu
Fostering a relationship between French and American cultures is the goal of this festival, which features movies rarely or never screened in the U.S.

Virginia Film Festival
www.vafilm.com
Hosted by the University of Virginia, the Virginia Film Festival is a four-day event organized around a cultural theme, such as 2007’s “Kin Flicks,” which focused on cinematic representations of family life.

ORGANIZATIONS
Richmond Moving Image Co-op
www.rmicweb.org
All Virginia media artists will find a home and resources at this organization, while moviemakers can seek opportunities with its
partner foundation, the James River Film Festival.

Virginia Actor’s Forum
www.virginiaactorsforum.com
Stop by to meet with this monthly consortium of Virginia-area actors and workshop your performances.

Virginia Film Office
www.film.virginia.org
Whether you’re a local resident or a Hollywood player, Virginia’s state film office is the central resource to keep you updated on all things moviemaking from location scouting to cast auditions and more.

Virginia Production Alliance
www.filmva.com
A collection of moviemaking resources, the Virginia Production Alliance offers free events to the moviemaking community it serves.

Virginia Screenwriter’s Forum
www.virginiascreenwritersforum.com
Have a great idea for a screenplay? Having writer’s block when it comes to ending your latest script? Discuss it with your peers at this screenwriting group.

PRODUCTION SERVICES
BES
www.bescreative.com
Find a crew, establish your sound and put it all on DVD with the help of BES.

Bird’s Eye View
www.birdseyeviewjibs.com
For indie moviemakers looking to save on production costs by doing it themselves, Bird’s Eye View offers a variety of camera packages that make it easy to go the low-budget route.

Cloud 9 Cranes
www.cloud9cranes.com
Make the audience think they’re on Cloud 9 by using cranes, dollies, jibs and other gear from this Virginia Beach company.

Creative Liquid Productions
www.creativeliquidpro.com
Plan, shoot and edit your film with the services provided by Creative Liquid.

Creativedge Productions
www.gocreativedge.com
This award-winning team of moviemakers offers the basics and then some, including animation and Webcasting services.

Henninger Media Services
www.henninger.com
This Arlington-based company sees to it that your editing, color correction, graphic design and format conversion needs are met.

Metro Productions
www.metro-productions.com
From pre-production to post, Metro Productions can help get your movie out of your head, on to DVD and in front of Internet surfers everywhere.

Rock Eagle Communications
www.rockeagle.net
If you’re looking for a company that can get your production off the ground—literally—Rock Eagle’s services include aerial photography.

Studio 404
www.studio404.tv
Is your movie as high-energy and intense as The Food Network’s “Iron Chef” series? If so, you need Studio 404 (which worked on the hit series)
to help produce it.

THEATERS
Cinema Cafe
www.cinema-cafe.com
Dinner and a movie is a one-stop affair at Cinema Cafe, which offers full-service dining at several first- and second-run locations.

Commodore Theatre
www.commodoretheatre.com
This restored Art Deco movie house screens first-run flicks and features a restaurant in the main auditorium.

The Dixie Theater
www.thedixietheater.com
Built in 1912, this movie house was originally home to vaudeville and cabaret acts and now shows mainstream hits to audiences in Staunton, VA.

Grandin Theatre
www.grandintheatre.com
This Roanoke theater is affiliated with the Blue Ridge Film Society and also offers online video reviews of films (both mainstream and indie) that screen there.

Naro Expanded Cinema
www.narocinema.com
This indie movie house hosts a film forum discussion group several times a year, as well as a screening series on spiritual cinema.

Riverside IMAX Theater
www.vasc.org/imax
The Virginia Air and Space Center is home to this IMAX theater, which screens the best of epic blockbuster and documentary moviemaking.

Vinegar Hill Theatre
www.vinegarhilltheatre.com
For the past 30 years, this Charlottesville cinemathèque has screened arthouse fare for townies and UVA co-eds alike.

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