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Training actors to become Thespian Equestrians

Posted May 1, 202400:22:51

Al Underwood teaches a class called Thespian Equestrian, which helps actors learn how to handle horses. He pairs up with Liquid Talent for these classes...

His made his first feature at 23

Posted April 24, 202400:25:13

Sina Khani is a Tehran-born filmmaker and a VCU grad student who’s already made his first feature film, TELL THE WIND TOO. He’ll be presenting it...

Moroccan-American director at JRFF

Posted April 3, 2024

Yossera Bouchtia is a Moroccan-American filmmaker who teaches at VCU. Three of her shorts will be screened at this year’s James River Film Festival...

Annual check-in from the Virginia Film Office

Posted March 27, 202400:23:37

Even with the strikes, Virginia had some production activity in 2023. Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office, makes his annual visit to...

He’s played so many foreigners and villains

Posted March 20, 202400:26:53

Tom Belgrey was born and raised in Richmond, but moved away for his career, which included numerous movies and TV shows. We discuss:
– Acting...