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Charlottesville – Indies @ Vinegar Hill – Sept. 29 – $9 General Admission

Independent Film at Vinegar Hill Theatre in Charlottesville is back! Light House Studio and Indie Film Minute’s new series will bring curated monthly screenings of indie, foreign, and documentary films to the beautifully updated theatre. “Indies@Vinegar Hill” opens on Thursday, September 29 at 7 PM, with the audience choice film, “FATHER UNKNOWN”,  written and produced by… Read more »

Richmond, VA – On-Camera Acting Intensive – Oct. 22 – $100 fee

On-Camera Acting Intensive  with Eva DeVirgilis Saturday, October 22, 1pm-5pm  $100 10% Discount for Current VPA Members For the adult actor who is ready to break into the Film Industry With Film and TV acting opportunities exploding into the Mid-Atlantic Region, are you ready to book a Principal or Guest- Star role? To be competitive… Read more »

WASHINGTON DC – Renting Audio Equipment – PAID

Looking to hire a company that can provide audio for an event in Washington DC.  Looking for the company to supply 6 wireless lav’s and 3 wireless handheld as well as mixers and speakers for the room audio.   If you are interested in helping, please email Karen Ryan Group at karenryan66@gmail.com  

VIRGINIA – James River Short Film Competition Submissions until September 30 – $20 FEE

Hello Filmmakers ! The James River Film Society is excited to announce the 2016 James River Short Films competition! Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Film Office and the James River Film Society, this juried contest will be awarding $2000 in prizes to the first, second , and third-place winners. The entry fee is $20 through… Read more »

NORTHERN VIRGINIA – PBSNewsHour Position Available – PAID

PBS NewsHour is looking for creative thinkers with visionary ideas on how to tell science stories using social media. During their tenure, News Assistants will be involved in creating social media and other online content for the NewsHour’s science team. This includes pitching ideas, assisting in story research and development and producing original content for… Read more »

WASHINGTON DC – New York Japan Cinefest September 29th – FREE

The Japan Information & Culture Center welcomes the return of the New York Japan CineFest, presenting seven short films highlighting the most exciting new voices in cinema!    Thursday, September 29th, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St NW Suite 100 Washington DC 20036… Read more »

WASHINGTON DC – Film Collaborative Event September 29 – FREE

VISIONDC– Film Collaborative   September 29, 2016 411 New York Ave NE, DC 6PM – 8PM VIP Rooftop Reception 8PM – 11PM General Admission Mixer   CULTURALDC, BROOK ROSE DEVELOPMENT, AND D.B. LEE DEVELOPMENT, invite you to experience an evening with filmmakers and space-makers, held at the future site of the art-focused boutique hotel at 411 New… Read more »

NORTHERN VIRGINIA – Film Screening September 20 at George Mason University – FREE

George Mason University will host a free film screening of MARITAL RAPE IS REAL by Shanon Lee at its Fairfax Campus during Fear2Freedom’s annual campaign to raise awareness for victims of sexual assault. MARITAL RAPE IS REAL is a short film adapted from several published essays on marital rape by WIFV Member Shanon Lee. The… Read more »

VIRGINIA – Sundance Documentary Film Grants Rolling Application – FREE

The Sundance Documentary Film Program supports non-fiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries on contemporary themes. Established in 2002 with founding support from Open Society Foundations, the Program is a vibrant global resource for independent non-fiction storytelling. Recent projects include The Square, The Queen of Versailles, Rich Hill, The Invisible War and The… Read more »

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Adrenaline Film Competition – FREE

Attention filmmakers, actors, and composers!   The Virginia Film Festival is now accepting applications for the 13th Adrenaline Film Project. AFP is a 72-hour, highly-caffeinated filmmaking competition where three-person teams of filmmakers work together to write, cast, shoot, and edit a film in only three days!   AFP provides a unique experience for aspiring filmmakers,… Read more »

RICHMOND – Casting Call for 16mm Short Film – PAID

SYNOPSIS: The first portion of a two-part short film– a young man holds out all night for a last chance to explain his shortcomings to an ex-partner before his departure to a new city the next morning.   PRODUCTION TITLE: Right Now a Moment TYPE: Super 16mm short film UNION STATUS: Non-Union, Paid FORMAT: 16mm… Read more »

Richmond – Casting African American actress for historical live action and animated video – Paid, non-union

Casting one African American actress for historical animated video Project Overview: Based on an original screenplay, No Ordinary People is a short film in pre-production that will illuminate the true story of Ann, an enslaved woman from Maryland. In 1815, Ann threw herself out of a third floor window rather than be sold south and… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District Meeting – Sept 27th – Featuring Gibson Worsham & Andy Edmunds – Fee for non VPA members

Please join us for a night with Gibson Worsham, the architect of the Byrd Theatre’s preservation project, and Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office!   Worsham, architect for Glave & Holmes and Board President of the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Sept. 27th.… Read more »

RICHMOND – Casting call, 60+ year old woman, lead in 30 min film – PAID flat fee

Seeking bold and audacious actress, 60+ years, to play the lead role in a narrative short film based loosely on the Baba Yaga witch of Russian fairy tales. Some very brief and tasteful nudity that is non-sexual. This is a graduate film, and all positions will be paid. There will be rehearsals several days over… Read more »

RICHMOND – Casting call, 25-40 year old male, lead in 30 min film – PAID flat fee

Seeking 25-40 year old male actor to play the lead role in a narrative short film based loosely on the Baba Yaga witch of Russian fairy tales. This is a graduate film, and all positions will be paid.  There will be a few rehearsals several times over the next few months, and these rehearsals will culminate… Read more »

Richmond – VPA Richmond District Meeting – Sept. 27

Please join us for a night with Gibson Worsham, the architect of the Byrd Theatre’s preservation project, and Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office! Worsham, architect for Glave & Holmes and Board President of the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Sept. 27th. at… Read more »

Washington DC – Ages 2-17 Need for Photo Shoot – Sept. 24 – paid $100 half day

SUPERnova Casting, a division of MoonlightWings Productions is looking for:   DC CASTING – $100/half-day, Non-Union ages 2-17 Project Learning Tree (PLT) – Photo Shoot Shoot Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016 **ABOUT: Casting diverse and photogenic kids from ages 2 to 17 in a photo shoot for Project Learning Tree. Photos will be used online… Read more »

Washington DC – GIFF 2017 Submissions Now Open – Festival Begins May 22, 2017 –

Attention filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and directors: The 2017 GI Film Festival is now open for submissions! We are currently accepting films of all categories, including feature, documentary, short, and student, as well as screenplays. To submit your film or screenplay for consideration to be part of the GI Film Festival 2017 programming, please click here. The festival will… Read more »

Norfolk, VA – VPA Hampton Roads District General Meeting – Sept. 19

Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District will hold a general meeting Monday September 19th at Old Dominion University’s Goode Theatre at 4601 Monarch Way, Norfolk VA 23508. The meeting will coincide with ODU’s kick off of the Campus MovieFest.  It is similar to the 48 Hour Film Project but production teams are restricted to ODU… Read more »

Washington DC – Submit Your Film to the SmartPhilm Film Festival! – Entries begin Sept. 1

The SmartPhilm Fest brings to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region the first film festival with films shot exclusively with smartphones. With the rise of smartphones and the proliferation of apps, the ways creatives represent the world around us in digital media is rapidly changing. SmartPhilm Fest will level the playing field for all aspiring and professional… Read more »

Fairfax, VA – WIFV Women of Vision Award to Christine Vachon – Sept. 28 – $35 event

Please join Women in Film & Video at the GMU Visiting Filmmakers Series to honor: Christine Vachon with a 2016 WIFV Women of Vision Award. Wednesday September 28, 2016, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Johnson Center Cinema, George Mason University 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 WIFV Members and GMU Alumni $25 / Public $35 RSVP here by Monday, September… Read more »

Richmond, VA – Bijou to Screen Ramones Documentary – Sept. 24 – $9 Tickets

The Bijou Film Center is presenting the documentary “Danny Says” in its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The film follows the life of Danny Fields, a major pop culture figure associated with the Ramones, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and many others. The screening takes place on the first national… Read more »

Washington, DC- Nighttime Assistant Editor at National Geographic Studios- PAID

National Geographic Studios is looking for a full-time Assistant Editor for a potential long term contract on a long running series.  The position supports the editorial/producing team.  He/or She is responsible for the organization of materials, ingest, outputs, narration/music placement/review, stringouts, etc.   This is a nighttime position Monday through Friday (4pm-12am). Skills Required: Must be proficient in FCP and Adobe… Read more »