The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a workshop of member scripts.

The Screenwriters Lab will discuss, critique and provide feedback to RFN member writers by: 

• noting what works

• identifying problems, and

• suggesting potential solutions for the writer to consider

Script submission always open! Submit PDF scripts HERE to be considered for a future lab. Both shorts and features are accepted. 

Here are the program guidelines:

1. The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a safe, constructive space for writers to support, learn, grow, and inspire.

2. Anyone may participate as writer (being workshopped), peer (offering feedback) or observer, but participants must be RFN members (free to join). We believe that all roles receive benefit from the process. Peers should have some writing experience and are highly encouraged to register early so that they may receive scripts and have time prior to the workshop to read and prepare.

3. Scripts must demonstrate at least an intermediate understanding of script format to ensure the workshop is primarily focused on story structure and development, and not on formatting rules. 

4. Two scripts are selected per workshop. 

5. Workshopped writers are responsible for taking their own notes, but prepared notes from peers are appreciated. 

Ready… Set… SHOOT!

Filmmakers from Richmond and beyond took up the challenge to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours. Now you get the chance to see them again at the Encore Screenings of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!

🎟️ Tickets:

• $15 in advance (online only) through July 26

• $18 day of event (online or at the door while they last) July 27

SCREENING ORDER (TBA):

Films are not rated and may contain mature content or language.

Arrive early! Give yourself time to park, check in, grab concessions, and get settled. The show starts promptly at 2PM!

Which film will rise above the rest, compete at Filmapalooza in Lisbon, Portugal in March 2026, and even have a shot at screening at the legendary Cannes Film Festival!

Feeling sick? Please stay home—we’ll miss you, but let’s keep everyone safe.

Sorry, no refunds.

Ready… Set… SHOOT!

Filmmakers from Richmond and beyond took up the challenge to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours. Now you get the chance to be the first to see their cinematic magic at the World Premiere Screenings of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!

Be part of the excitement! Each screening features a Q&A with the filmmakers and an opportunity to vote for your Audience Favorite! Voting is quick and easy with a QR code—just bring a mobile device and a gmail account to cast your vote and make your voice heard.

🎟️ Tickets:

• $15 in advance (online only) through July 19

• $18 day of event (online or at the door while they last) July 20

Don't wait! These screenings WILL sell out!

SCREENING GROUP C (in alphabetical order):

Alleged Adults

Death by Stereo!

Gooseless in Seattle

Miel

Monster Tooth Productions

One Shot Pictures

Restless Dream Syndrome

Rosado Film

Steeplechase2

The Bloodline

The Phantom Players

The Rats Nest

The Sunroom

Films are not rated and may contain mature content or language.

Arrive early! Give yourself time to park, check in, grab concessions, and get settled. The show starts promptly at 5PM, and we expect a full house!

Which film will rise above the rest? Your favorite could go on to win Best of Richmond, compete at Filmapalooza in Lisbon, Portugal in March 2026, and even have a shot at screening at the legendary Cannes Film Festival!

Feeling sick? Please stay home—we’ll miss you, but let’s keep everyone safe.

Sorry, no refunds.

Ready… Set… SHOOT!

Filmmakers from Richmond and beyond took up the challenge to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours. Now you get the chance to be the first to see their cinematic magic at the World Premiere Screenings of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!

Be part of the excitement! Each screening features a Q&A with the filmmakers and an opportunity to vote for your Audience Favorite! Voting is quick and easy with a QR code—just bring a mobile device and a gmail account to cast your vote and make your voice heard.

🎟️ Tickets:

• $15 in advance (online only) through July 19

• $18 day of event (online or at the door while they last) July 20

Don't wait! These screenings WILL sell out!

SCREENING GROUP B (in alphabetical order):

Amplyfied Pyctures

Bowtie Boys Productions

Cyanide Squirrel Films

Happy House Pictures

Jpixx

MB Productions

noh KEI Productions

Pure Artistry Productions

Route 198 Studios

The Star Gazers

We'll Fix it in Post

West and Virginia

WTF Studio

Films are not rated and may contain mature content or language.

Arrive early! Give yourself time to park, check in, grab concessions, and get settled. The show starts promptly at 2:30PM, and we expect a full house!

Which film will rise above the rest? Your favorite could go on to win Best of Richmond, compete at Filmapalooza in Lisbon, Portugal in March 2026, and even have a shot at screening at the legendary Cannes Film Festival!

Feeling sick? Please stay home—we’ll miss you, but let’s keep everyone safe.

Sorry, no refunds.

Ready… Set… SHOOT!

Filmmakers from Richmond and beyond took up the challenge to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours. Now you get the chance to be the first to see their cinematic magic at the World Premiere Screenings of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!

Be part of the excitement! Each screening features a Q&A with the filmmakers and an opportunity to vote for your Audience Favorite! Voting is quick and easy with a QR code—just bring a mobile device and a gmail account to cast your vote and make your voice heard.

🎟️ Tickets:

• $15 in advance (online only) through July 19

• $18 day of event (online or at the door while they last) July 20

Don't wait! These screenings WILL sell out!

SCREENING GROUP A (in alphabetical order):

A. Cavatica Production

Absurd Heroes

Blue Dragon Films

Fourth Floor Films

Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown...

JAWFOX Productions

Little Lebowski Urban Achievers

LoukaRound

My Uncle Derek

Newspaper Jacket Productions

Polkadot Pooch Productions

RPAA Digital Arts Lab

ScenePlay Studios

Films are not rated and may contain mature content or language.

Arrive early! Give yourself time to park, check in, grab concessions, and get settled. The show starts promptly at 12PM, and we expect a full house!

Which film will rise above the rest? Your favorite could go on to win Best of Richmond, compete at Filmapalooza in Lisbon, Portugal in March 2026, and even have a shot at screening at the legendary Cannes Film Festival!

Feeling sick? Please stay home—we’ll miss you, but let’s keep everyone safe.

Sorry, no refunds.

The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a workshop of member scripts.

The Screenwriters Lab will discuss, critique and provide feedback to RFN member writers by: 

• noting what works

• identifying problems, and

• suggesting potential solutions for the writer to consider

Script submission always open! Submit PDF scripts HERE to be considered for a future lab. Both shorts and features are accepted. 

Here are the program guidelines:

1. The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a safe, constructive space for writers to support, learn, grow, and inspire.

2. Anyone may participate as writer (being workshopped), peer (offering feedback) or observer, but participants must be RFN members (free to join). We believe that all roles receive benefit from the process. Peers should have some writing experience and are highly encouraged to register early so that they may receive scripts and have time prior to the workshop to read and prepare.

3. Scripts must demonstrate at least an intermediate understanding of script format to ensure the workshop is primarily focused on story structure and development, and not on formatting rules. 

4. Two scripts are selected per workshop. 

5. Workshopped writers are responsible for taking their own notes, but prepared notes from peers are appreciated. 

Join us on Thursday, June 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Harry's Library at the Hof for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project Networking Mixer! Whether you're a filmmaker looking for crew, an actor seeking a team, or just a creative spirit excited to be part of the 48HFP madness, this is the perfect opportunity to connect.

Find a team, fill vacant roles, or just mingle with Richmond’s vibrant film community over drinks in a relaxed setting. 

Parking is awful, so we encourage carpooling, Ubering, or scooting! 

See you there!

The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a workshop of member scripts.

The Screenwriters Lab will discuss, critique and provide feedback to RFN member writers by: 

• noting what works

• identifying problems, and

• suggesting potential solutions for the writer to consider

Script submission always open! Submit PDF scripts HERE to be considered for a future lab. Both shorts and features are accepted. 

Here are the program guidelines:

1. The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a safe, constructive space for writers to support, learn, grow, and inspire.

2. Anyone may participate as writer (being workshopped), peer (offering feedback) or observer, but participants must be RFN members (free to join). We believe that all roles receive benefit from the process. Peers should have some writing experience and are highly encouraged to register early so that they may receive scripts and have time prior to the workshop to read and prepare.

3. Scripts must demonstrate at least an intermediate understanding of script format to ensure the workshop is primarily focused on story structure and development, and not on formatting rules. 

4. Two scripts are selected per workshop. 

5. Workshopped writers are responsible for taking their own notes, but prepared notes from peers are appreciated. 

One Night. One Feature. Infinite Impact.

Close out the festival with a pulse-pounding finale that will leave you gripping your seat! Remote takes us deep into the shadows of a small-town mystery where danger lurks behind every corner.

With suspense, razor-sharp storytelling, and an unforgettable climax, Remote is a tension-filled with a thrilling conclusion to RFN Indie Fest. Don’t miss the festival's high-stakes finale that will keep you riveted until the very last frame!

REMOTE*

Matthew Tribble, Cedar Rapids - Thriller 1:14:13

A TV reporter and a photographer must fight for their lives when their investigation into a murder uncovers dark secrets and violent grudges among the local residents.

* scheduled to appear

After the screening, rate the film to put it in the running for the coveted Audience Choice Award! Then go beyond the screen and dive into the creative process as the members of the cast and crew share their journeys, insights, and the inspiration behind their work in the post-screening filmmaker talkback.

This is your chance to support diverse, independent voices and immerse yourself in stories that will move and inspire you. Space is limited, so secure your spot today and be part of the magic that makes the RFN Indie Fest an unforgettable celebration of film.

TICKETS

Fresh cuts. Big feels. 10 out of 10. Short Cuts delivers raw emotion, gripping tension, and bold stories that hit hard. Dive into resilience, relationships, and unforgettable moments that linger long after the credits roll!

COMPUTER BLUE*

Nathan Piskator, Richmond - Drama 13:38

A young woman named Blue goes to therapy.

KIRA vs EVERYONE*

Joe Carabao, Fairfax - Cyber Punk 21:31

After receiving a humanitarian award, Senator Horace Black is hunted by an unknown presence.

THE PIZZA CONNECTION*

D.J. Higgins, Schuylkill Haven - Unromantic Comedy 4:00

On their 10th wedding anniversary, Monica and Jimmy share pizza, wine, and an unbearable silence that reveals cracks in their marriage.

THE CELEBRATION*

Michael Brown, New York - Drama 13:36

A mother determined to throw a joyous high school graduation party for her son clashes with her husband as they confront the lingering trauma threatening to overshadow their celebration.

NHU DAWN*

Caitlin Whitaker, Richmond - Thriller 6:49

Trapped in a dungeon by a sinister family, Nhu seizes a daring chance to escape after silencing a brutal guard, while the other captives face a deadly choice: follow her into the unknown or risk falling prey to the family’s twisted grip.

IN HER SKIN

Kazim Mutlu, Turkey - Drama 10:25

Şule gifts her husband a VR experience to spark the thrill of intimacy with someone new, but after an unexpectedly intense encounter, she becomes fixated on finding the mysterious woman from the simulation.

* scheduled to appear

Vote for your favorite film to snag the Audience Choice Award! Stick around for the filmmaker talkback to hear behind-the-scenes stories and creative insights. Support diverse indie voices, get inspired, and grab your spot now—space is limited!

A ticket to this event grants access to the Short Cuts mainstage screening as well as an all-day pass to the Brews & Views Zone including our exhibitors area. This ticket does not grant access to any other mainstage screening. To take a deep dive and experience RFN Indie Fest with an all-access day pass, get your tickets HERE. 

TICKETS

Get tix. Get shook. Repeat. Short Circuit brings bold, offbeat films packed with chills, laughs, and twists. Quirky, surreal, and unforgettable—don’t miss this indie thrill ride!

WIGGLERS*

Seyla Hossaini, Richmond - Drama 23:57

A quirky cokehead who sells furbies online snorts a bad batch cursed by an amateur Wiccan.

BLOWHARD*

Rachel Grant & Joey Tran, Richmond - Comedy 5:01

In this modern retelling of Edgar Allen Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," a suburban woman is driven mad by her next door neighbor's incessant leaf blowing.

REUNION

Mark G. Lakatos, Hungary - Drama 21:29

A selfish son returns to see his estranged father, only to discover something sinister.

WILLOW AND WU

Kathy Meng, New York - Drama 13:01

On her day-off after recently being dumped, a young and anxious assistant, Willow is ordered to aid the elusive husband of her high-powered boss for an unusual task.

BOY PRETTY*

Lauren Wheeler, Stafford - Drama 13:48

Two self-conscious women go to extreme lengths to combat a bigoted, narcissistic man who triggers their ongoing struggle with body dysmorphia.

VELVET SMOOTH*

Noah Pescara, Richmond - Romance 9:45

In the enchanting Quirk Hotel, a mysterious man and a captivating woman embark on a surreal journey of romance and intrigue, where reality blurs with fantasy, and a cosmic secret awaits within a briefcase.

* scheduled to appear

Vote for your favorite film to snag the Audience Choice Award! Stick around for the filmmaker talkback to hear behind-the-scenes stories and creative insights. Support diverse indie voices, get inspired, and grab your spot now—space is limited!

A ticket to this event grants access to the Short Circuit mainstage screening as well as an all-day pass to the Brews & Views Zone including our exhibitors area. This ticket does not grant access to any other mainstage screening. To take a deep dive and experience RFN Indie Fest with an all-access day pass, get your tickets HERE. 

TICKETS

The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a workshop of member scripts.

The Screenwriters Lab will discuss, critique and provide feedback to RFN member writers by: 

• noting what works

• identifying problems, and

• suggesting potential solutions for the writer to consider

Script submission always open! Submit PDF scripts HERE to be considered for a future lab. Both shorts and features are accepted. 

Here are the program guidelines:

1. The RFN Screenwriters Lab is a safe, constructive space for writers to support, learn, grow, and inspire.

2. Anyone may participate as writer (being workshopped), peer (offering feedback) or observer, but participants must be RFN members (free to join). We believe that all roles receive benefit from the process. Peers should have some writing experience and are highly encouraged to register early so that they may receive scripts and have time prior to the workshop to read and prepare.

3. Scripts must demonstrate at least an intermediate understanding of script format to ensure the workshop is primarily focused on story structure and development, and not on formatting rules. 

4. Two scripts are selected per workshop. 

5. Workshopped writers are responsible for taking their own notes, but prepared notes from peers are appreciated. 

Discover the secrets to mastering the art of creating a short film in just 48 hours with the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project!

Have you ever dreamed of participating in a 48HFP but felt unsure of where to start? Or perhaps you're a seasoned participant seeking expert advice to elevate your game?

Join us for the "How to 48" panel discussion on Tuesday, August 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library - West End. Gain invaluable insights and proven techniques from Project veterans who have achieved remarkable success in this fast-paced filmmaking challenge!

Our esteemed panelists include RVA 48HFP City Producer, Lisa Giles, and the talented minds behind Pure Artistry Productions. Winners of the 2024 Richmond 48HFP, this dynamic team also secured victories Best Cinematography.

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to learn from the best and unleash your creativity in the thrilling world of short filmmaking!