VPA Hampton Roads District

VPA Hampton Roads District Virginia Production Alliance: providing leadership & opportunity for the future of Virginia’s Film & TV community. Inspire. Advocate. Collaborate.

For more than 25 years, the Virginia Production Alliance has provided leadership and opportunity for the future of Virginia’s film and television community. The VPA sponsors professional development and networking events for Virginia production professionals to meet and share news and experience and is committed to providing assistance to those working to establish professional film-related career

s and businesses. The VPA is the leading advocate for Virginia’s production community, interacting with state lawmakers to establish legislation designed to strengthen the industry in the state. The Virginia Production Alliance is a membership organization and is the state’s only professional association that supports and represents Virginia’s film and television industry. With districts currently active in the Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Shenandoah Valley areas, and one forming in Northern Virginia, the VPA provides services and support throughout the state.

06/07/2026

HELPING A PRODUCTION FIND AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR

The Virginia film community is always strongest when we support one another.

We are assisting a production team that is currently seeking a qualified Intimacy Coordinator for an upcoming SAG-AFTRA short film shooting in Virginia Beach, VA.

If you are an Intimacy Coordinator, or know someone with experience working on SAG-AFTRA productions, please reach out. We’d love to connect the production with local and regional professionals who can help ensure a safe and collaborative environment for the cast and crew.

Virginia Beach, VA
SAG-AFTRA Short Film

Please comment below, send a direct message, or tag someone who may be interested.

Let’s continue building a strong film industry here in Virginia by supporting productions and connecting talented professionals with opportunities.

05/14/2026

The room was full. The conversations were real. The momentum is building.

Our State of the Industry 2026 brought together voices from across financing, production, branded content, and regional creative leadership—all focused on one question:

How do we create more opportunity for filmmakers and creatives here in Virginia?

This is exactly why the Virginia Production Alliance exists.

If you’re serious about being part of this growing industry, now is the time to get involved.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, and everyone who joined us.

Let’s keep building.

👉 Interested in becoming a member? DM us.

FEATURED SPEAKER — LISA WIGGINTONFunding doesn’t always start at the top.Sometimes it starts locally.Lisa Wigginton brin...
04/25/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER — LISA WIGGINTON

Funding doesn’t always start at the top.

Sometimes it starts locally.

Lisa Wigginton brings 25+ years of experience in arts funding and grant programs right here in Hampton Roads.

As Cultural Affairs Deputy Director for Virginia Beach, she works directly with:

• Artists
• Filmmakers
• Nonprofits
• Creative projects

Helping them access funding and resources.

At SOI, she’ll cover:
👉 Local grant opportunities
👉 How to position your project for funding
👉 What support exists in our region

If you’re not tapping into local funding—you’re leaving money on the table.

Comment SOI

FEATURED SPEAKER — JONAS BARNESNot every project gets funded the traditional way.That’s where branded content comes in.J...
04/24/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER — JONAS BARNES

Not every project gets funded the traditional way.

That’s where branded content comes in.

Jonas Barnes is a producer focused on building commercially viable content through brand integration and strategic partnerships.

He understands something most creatives miss:

👉 Brands ARE funding content
👉 And they’re looking for the right creators

At SOI, he’ll break down:
• How branded content actually works
• How to align your projects with brands
• Where new funding opportunities are coming from

If you’re not thinking about this—you’re missing part of the game.

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04/24/2026

Getting your project funded is the hardest part.

That’s why the Virginia Production Alliance is bringing together real voices in financing & investment for the State of the Industry 2026.

April 29 | Va Beach

If you’re serious about making it happen—be there.

FEATURED SPEAKER — MARK NAZALIf you want to understand how high-level productions actually get done…This is someone you ...
04/23/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER — MARK NAZAL

If you want to understand how high-level productions actually get done…

This is someone you need to hear from.

Mark Nazal is an Emmy Award-winning creative leader whose work spans:

• Westworld
• Lucifer
• Gotham
• NCIS
• Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Across HBO, Netflix, FOX, CBS, and more.

He’s not just working in the industry—he’s shaping how large-scale productions operate globally.

At SOI, he’ll be breaking down:
👉 How production pipelines scale
👉 How regions like Texas leveraged post-production
👉 What Virginia needs to compete

If you’re serious about growth—this is not one to miss.

Comment SOI and we’ll send details.

FEATURED SPEAKER — GRACE SANTOSIf your goal is to get your project funded…This is the perspective you need.Grace Santos ...
04/22/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER — GRACE SANTOS

If your goal is to get your project funded…

This is the perspective you need.

Grace Santos is an attorney, producer, and executive who has worked across companies that have financed and distributed hundreds of films and series.

Her experience includes:

• AMC Networks (ALLBLK, AcornTV)
• Gamechanger Films (film fund)
• Miramax-backed ventures
• Lionsgate releases
• Award-winning festival films

She’s negotiated real deals.
Closed real financing.
And understands how projects actually move forward.

At SOI, she’ll break down:
👉 Indie film financing
👉 How deals actually come together
👉 What investors are looking for

If you’ve ever asked “how do I get funding?”
This is your answer.

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CALL FOR VENDORS — STATE OF THE INDUSTRY (SOI)We’re opening a limited number of vendor spots for this year’sVirginia Pro...
04/22/2026

CALL FOR VENDORS — STATE OF THE INDUSTRY (SOI)

We’re opening a limited number of vendor spots for this year’s
Virginia Production Alliance – State of the Industry (April 29).

This isn’t a typical vendor setup.

This is a room filled with:
• Filmmakers
• Producers
• Creatives
• Industry professionals
• Decision-makers

If your business aligns with:
🎥 Film & media
🎬 Production services
🎤 Creative services
📸 Content creation
💼 Industry support

This is an opportunity to be in front of the right audience.

https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-6654844

02/20/2026

Today we asked what role people would play if a $500K film shot in Hampton Roads. The talent is here. The question is — are we organized enough to support it? That’s what VPA is focused on.”

Under 60 seconds.

No overthinking.

02/19/2026

Hampton Roads Creatives — Quick Question.

If a $500K indie film shot here next month…

What position would you want to be hired for?

• Actor
• DP
• Gaffer
• PA
• Editor
• Producer
• Writer

Drop your role in the comments.

Let’s see what kind of production power we actually have in this region.

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