Announcing The Lineup Of The 2024 VSF Short Film Showcase!
We are so incredibly proud of our members’ work this year, featuring collaborations with the NOVA Motion Picture Co-Op and the 48-Hour Film Project, as well as our first-ever in-house produced film! Join us Saturday, August 24 noon – 4p.m. at the historic Ashland Theatre to celebrate the work of these talent filmmakers!
DEAD
Dark Comedy
Written by Bob Eason
Directed by Robert Kendzie
Starring Darren Marquardt, Margot Moser, Sarbajeet Das, and Allen McRae
Produced by the Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op
A man arrives at the hospital in an unusual condition.
He is, to all appearances, dead, but it will take a bit
of convincing before he’s willing to admit it.
He is, to all appearances, dead, but it will take a bit
of convincing before he’s willing to admit it.
THE NEXT GREAT WRITER
Comedy
Written and Directed by Alethea McCollin
Starring Tracy James, Chelsea Allen, Gabriel McCollin, and Jaida Brown
Darla’s spontaneous decision to become a writer is
challenged by her alter ego Marla, who mercilessly deridesher. Can Darla finally rise up and put her inner voice to rest?
challenged by her alter ego Marla, who mercilessly deridesher. Can Darla finally rise up and put her inner voice to rest?
SAINT LINDA
Mockumentary
Written by Barry Hite
Directed by Jeff Hadick
Starring Emma Pope and Milo the Corgi
What does it mean to be a dog person?
GHOST LIGHT
Horror
Written and Directed by Adam Lapallo
Starring Ashley Thompson, Sarbajeet Das, and Lisa Edmondson.
Produced by Fourth Floor Films
Two actors staying late after rehearsals run afoul of the Arcadia Theatre’s oldest folktale. Made as part of the 2023 Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project.
NACHA MAMA
Experimental Comedy
Written and Directed by Rachel Weatherly
Starring Summer McCarley and Jackson Grant
A seasoned stepmother walks the viewer through
the complexities of life as a bonus parent in a series
of tableaus.
the complexities of life as a bonus parent in a series
of tableaus.
PATHWAYS
Sci-Fi Drama
Directed by Kristofer Haase
Written by Kristofer Haase and Michael Ivey
Starring Sarbjaeet Das, Tom Fields, and Gemma Davimes
When Sarbajeet visits a neurotech clinic, he must face
his innermost demons on his journey to recovery. Made
as part of the 2024 Richmond 48-Hour Film Project.
his innermost demons on his journey to recovery. Made
as part of the 2024 Richmond 48-Hour Film Project.
YOU’VE BEEN SERVED
Drama
Written and Directed by Adam Lapallo
Starring Ashley Thompson, Erin Stanley, Terry Menefee Gau, and David Patrick Whittle.
The table is turned on two backstabbing coworkers.
MAGGIE CAMPBELL
Thriller, Mystery
Directed by Adam Lapallo and Rachel Weatherly
Written by Eric Carlson
Starring Aaron Grant, Terry Menefee Gau, Tricia Hawn, and Sarbajeet Das
Produced by the Virginia Screenwriters Forum
A murdered woman’s spirit, seeking retribution,
confronts her killer when he returns to the scene of
his crime.
confronts her killer when he returns to the scene of
his crime.
The 2023 VSF Short Film Showcase was a night to remember. With more than 200 moviegoers in attendance and seven outstanding short films written and produced by members of the Forum this year, VSF’s second annual showcase nearly filled the historic Ashland Theatre for an afternoon of film screenings, Q&As, and award presentations. Legendary casting director Erica Arvold (Dopesick, House of Cards, Black Adam) came to announce the winner of this year’s First Act, First Look Screenwriting Contest, 36-time Emmy-winning director Jesse Vaughn (Juwanna Mann, Living in a Food Desert) announced the Audience Choice winner, and Swagger Executive Producer Joy Kecken recorded a special video appearance to announce her award selections for the films.
The VSF was proud to host Director, Jesse Vaughan at Saturday’s meeting. Mr. Vaughan provided entertaining and knowledgeable insight on his long career working in the entertainment field.