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The "State of the Industry & EXPO" for Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 6 – 9 PM. The location will be at the National Rural Electric Cooperative, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, in Arlington.
The Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance invite you to "The 2010 State of the Industry Meeting and Expo." The VFO and the VPA will be hosting three "State of the Industry" meetings in three locations this year. This unique and popular event is an opportunity for production professionals to get together and find out what’s going on in the world of Virginia media production. THE EVENT At the State of the Industry and Expo, you will see old friends and colleagues and meet others who are part of Virginia’s film, television, video, audio, and new media production community. There will be hors d’oeuvres and an open bar serving beer, wine, and soft drinks. You can mingle with the crowd or visit the Virginia businesses and organizations that are participating in the EXPO. There will also be a screening room where Virginia-made short films, trailers and clips will be shown throughout the evening. Free parking is available at the 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. event. RSVP NORTHERN VIRGINIA National Rural Electric Cooperative THE SCREENING ROOM The State of the Industry screening room is an opportunity for Virginia filmmakers to showcase their work. Submissions of trailers, short films, and film clips no longer than 10 minutes will be accepted for the showcase. Preference will be given to work filmed in 2009 or from a project currently in development or production. Other types of submissions will be considered. Various formats including mini-DV, DVD, D-beta and QuickTime will be accepted. To be considered, projects must be mailed or hand delivered to the Virginia Film Office, 901 East Byrd Street, Richmond Virginia, 23219-4048 by January 14 for Richmond and January 28 for Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. Submitted work cannot be returned and is not guaranteed to be screened. For more information, contact Kathryn Stephens at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . THE EXPO The EXPO is intended to be informal and the allotted space is small, so exhibits and displays should not be excessive. Exhibitors can arrive any time after 5:00 p.m. to set up. There are a limited number of spaces at each venue and these will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge to participate in the EXPO. To sign up, please complete the registration form and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 804.545.5531. Your registration will be confirmed by email. Contact Mary Nelson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Mary Kathryn Severin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you need further information. Phone: 800.854.6233. Thanks to Paul Michels and the staff at Coastal Training Technologies for the use of their facilities and for their ongoing support. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY EXPO EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM Name of Company: Type of Business: Location: Contact Person: Telephone: Cell Phone: Email: Website: How many people will be attending?: Which event(s) will you attend?: Richmond Hampton Roads Northern Virginia Do you have any special requirements?: Do you need to share a table with another group? Who?: Would you be willing to donate a door prize?: |
The EXPO is a highly popular part of the State of the Industry event and is an excellent way for businesses and individuals to interact with the industry. EXPO exhibitors will have a 4-foot space at a table in the event area which can be used for displays, informational materials, or video presentations. Exhibitors will be supplied with access to power for a laptop or monitor. The Richmond and Northern Virginia venues have internet access. Hampton Roads exhibitors, please check availability.