Seven Cities Showcase

08/31/2026

WHRO Public Media & Curate stopped by this year's Seven Cities Showcase to capture the incredible creatives and fantastic films on display!

Thank you to the Curate team for spreading the word about our show in Episode 8 of Season 10 (linked below), and congratulations to our 1st place filmmaker, Riede Dervay, for her award-winning documentary Gilda!

Want in on the action next year? Submissions are now open for our 2027 show! We hope to see you and your films there!

filmfreeway.com/SevenCitiesShowcase

Broadway performer Patrice Covington reflects on her rise from Hampton Roads to The Color Purple, television, and motherhood. Artist Roger Weeden shares how he rebuilt his life and creative spirit after a traumatic brain injury. Plus, Curate visits the Seven City Showcase to celebrate independent fi...

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Seven Cities Showcase. 🔥🎬

With a record number of submissions and attendees, it’s clear Virginia has an incredible amount of talent to share with the world!

This year featured one of our strongest lineups ever, with a wide variety of bold, creative, and inspiring work from filmmakers across the state. We’re constantly blown away by the level of talent in this community, and this year was no exception!

Congratulations to all of our selected films and award winners. And a hugeTHANK YOU to everyone who submitted their work and came out to support!

We can’t wait to see what you create next. 💫

Full photo album available at the link below Photos by our invaluable community partners at Jpixx

PHOTO ALBUM - https://jpixx.pic-time.com/-sevencitiesshowcase/gallery?inviteptoken2=AAAAABUAAABMb7eW93KgRf7m0zDsYbuYig%2C%2C

03/27/2026

TOMORROW! 🎥🌟 Come walk the red carpet and watch incredible short films from right here in VA!

Tickets in bio, see you there!

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03/19/2026

🎬 Filmmaker Spotlights — Part 2 of 2

Meet the rest of the fantastic filmmakers in this year's Seven Cities Showcase lineup! Screening Saturday, March 28 at Zieders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach. 🎟️ Tickets: filmfreeway.com/SevenCitiesShowcase/tickets

03/18/2026

🎬 Filmmaker Spotlights — Part 1 of 2

Meet the filmmakers behind this year's Seven Cities Showcase lineup! We're screening all of these films this Saturday, March 28 at Zieders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach. 🎟️ Tickets: filmfreeway.com/SevenCitiesShowcase/tickets

03/16/2026

VA is PACKED with sensational stories and on March 28, we're putting them on the big screen! 🎬

Join us at Zieders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach for the Seven Cities Showcase: an evening of short films made by local filmmakers right here in VA!

Come support the artists in your backyard!

🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio, see you there!

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03/13/2026

Last chance to nominate a Local Legend!

Is there someone in your life who makes our community better? A mentor, organizer, artist, volunteer, or just someone who always shows up when it matters? Tell us about someone important to you!

Comment below OR submit your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/2MGd5ZLavVdrZDPz7

Everyone who submits will receive a 15% discount on General Admission tickets to the showcase. Nominations close soon!

Help us find this year’s Local Legend! Nominate someone who has made a lasting impact on filmmaking in Virginia. Your input helps us celebrate the people shaping our local film community.

03/11/2026

is proud to support the Seven Cities Showcase again this year as the official red carpet media sponsor.

They will be capturing red carpet moments and sharing a featured video before the screenings begin.

Make sure you stop at the red carpet, say “Hi,” and get your photo taken - you won’t want to miss this opportunity!

🎬 See you on the carpet.

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