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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

  • 2026 Virginia Production Alliance State of the Industry Event

    • 29 Jan 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hardywood Craft Brewery - 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220
    • 158
    Register


    The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of our biggest events of the year! Our annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY event is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia.

    At this event, film professionals and those who aspire to filmmaking mix, mingle, get informed, and share information about the current state of the film industry. We will have updates from Andy Edmunds of the Virginia Film Office and legislative news and updates.

    Enjoy a complimentary drink ticket and light dinner! VPA Members are $5, guests are $10. This is a great opportunity to become a member!

    We will be offering vendor tables this year. Sponsors/Members will be $25; Nonmembers will be $50.00. You may register for a vendor table on the event registration form HERE.

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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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