We are…

a fantastic creative team committed to making Charlottesville a better place for all our citizens! Light House Studio equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through filmmaking. Located on Charlottesville’s bustling downtown mall in the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre, our staff is making a big difference for young people in our city. Watch one of our students’ award-winning movies or come to a screening of a unique independent film, and you are likely to leave feeling informed, inspired, and connected.

Light House Studio also owns and operates the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre (VHT) located on Charlottesville’s downtown mall. While LH’s education programs are focused on serving youth ages 8-18, our VHT Community Programs serve people of all ages and backgrounds. In 2023, LH welcomed 3,169  attendees across 50 VHT screening, rentals, and Summer Film Academy (SFA) screenings.