Tapawingo is a 2023 comedy film shot around Hopewell, Petersburg & RIC. It first premiered at the Virginia Film Festival in 2023 and screened at the Richmond International Film Festival, winning the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Choice Award for Best Narrative Feature. #VPA

Read more about Akosua Adoma Owusu, a UVA grad! #VPA #VFO #AkosuaAdomaOwusu #Alexandria #UVA #MeBroniBa #Drexciya #KwakuAnanse #AfricanMovieAcademyAwards #ExpresionEnCortoInternationalFilmFestival #MexicoInternationalFilmFestival #LocarnoInternationalFilmFestival #FilmVa

Read more about Gregory Allen Howard, a Norfolk native! #VPA #VFO #GregoryAllenHoward #Norfolk #RememberTheTitans #Harriet #BlackReelAwards #FilmVA

Join Richmond District VPA on November 19 at the Visual Arts Center for a discussion with filmmaker Brian Bullock on writing, financing, producing, and making his Political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder. REGISTER NOW! virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5942967 #VPA

Join Richmond District VPA on November 19 at the Visual Arts Center for a discussion with filmmaker Brian Bullock on writing, financing, producing, and making his Political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder. REGISTER NOW! virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5942967 #VPA

Join Richmond District VPA tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center for a discussion with filmmaker Brian Bullock on writing, financing, producing, and making his Political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder. REGISTER NOW! virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5942967 #VPA

A heartfelt thank you to filmmakers Brian Bullock and Ryan Pace for last night’s inspiring talk at the Visual Arts Center. Sharing your knowledge of your political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder was captivating! #VPA

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our Board of Trustees members, Shanadiah Nicole! Shanadiah is an actress and producer in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Join us in celebrating Shanadiah Nicole and her remarkable contributions to the VPA!

Click the link and read the new Oscar about Hampton University alumnus and American film and television costume designer Ruth E. Carter! ow.ly/7zNy50UgK17

Happy Thanksgiving from the Virginia Production Alliance! We are incredibly grateful for our vibrant community of creators, collaborators, and supporters and we want to express our heartfelt thanks to each of you for being part of our journey. Cheers to you all! #VPA

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible members and guests who joined us for the holiday mixer at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond! We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm. Cheers to our wonderful film community and even more great VPA events in 2025! #VPA

Happy Holidays from the Virginia Production Alliance! To all our incredible members, we wish you a season filled with joy, warmth, and festive cheer. Thank you for your dedication and support throughout the year! Cheers to an inspiring 2025! #VPA

Happy New Year! As we close the curtain on 2024, and prepare to roll into 2025, we want to thank our blockbuster members. Here's to a New Year filled with exciting projects and new opportunities & countless reasons to celebrate. Cheers to a bright and prosperous New Year! #VPA

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the VPA's President, Steve Taylor! Steve currently serves as President of the VPA for the 2022-2025 term. Thank you, Steve, for your continued commitment! #VPA

ATTENTION EVERYONE! The Ampersand International Arts Festival (part of the Virginia Production Alliance’s Festival Friend Membership) begins this coming week! ampersandfestival.com #VPA #TheAmpersandInternationalArtsFestival #FestivalFriendMembership #FilmVa

As the weekend approaches, the art continues! Tomorrow, join the Ampersand International Arts Festival for the screenings of McVeigh and Griffin in Summer (a Virginia-made film). For more information, go to ampersandfestival.com Hope to see you there!

Are you looking for something exciting this Saturday and Sunday? Join the Ampersand International Arts Festival and experience the 500 Fireflies and HIM screenings, which will include filmmaker Q&As right after the screenings! ampersandfestival.com Hope to see you there!

We’re excited to spotlight the incredible work of David Patrick Wittle—a talented actor, writer, and musician who also serves as Outreach Committee Chair on the Executive Board of the Virginia Production Alliance (VPA).

Jerry E. Long has been active in stage, television, and film since 1997. His film and television appearances include Evan Almighty and AMC’s TURN: Washington’s Spies. A licensed amateur radio operator, he is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and is treasurer on the VPA Executive Board.