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Richmond International Film & Music Festival – Film Submission Deadline – Nov 6 – Fee

The submission deadline for the 2017-2018 Richmond International Film and Music Festival is approaching! Now considered one of the largest international competitive festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, RIFF is an inclusive and spirited festival designed to honor true film artists that welcome produced films, music videos, and screenplays of all genres and niches. Deadline for Film… Read more »

Richmond – Magnum Opus Screening – Nov. 11 – Fee

Where: The Byrd Theatre, Richmond When: Nov. 11 at 1:30 pm Cost: $12.46 per ticket If you weren’t able to make the screening at Virginia Film Festival, please join us for special screening followed by Q&A with director and producer in Richmond, VA at The Byrd Theatre & Foundation. Keep the conversations flowing while joining the… Read more »

Virginia Beach – Ask Women in Film & Video – Nov 7 – Free/$5

Q & A with Women in Film and Video Join Women in Film and Video on for another fun and informative gathering of film professionals. This month’s line up features Melissa Houghton from WIFV (Women in Film & Video) to tell us what’s new and answer any questions. There will be door prizes and you can… Read more »

Bassett, VA – Casting Call – Oct. 27 – paid

A senior couple is needed for a shoot Friday, October 27th in Bassett, Virginia to portray a couple around the ages of 55+. Nonspeaking. Will consider a couple or individuals. The shoot is for a company that makes adjustable beds. Wardrobe will be pajamas or let us know you sizes and we’ll pick them up. Pay… Read more »

Richmond – Production Design Team Needed – Nov. 19 – Paid

Yellow House Filmz is looking for a production design team to transform our set location into a functioning bank for a music video. Location: Bankuet Place at 1129 Hull Street, Richmond, Virginia All serous inquiries need to contact to do a walk through of venue on Tuesday, October 31st at 2:00pm and provide them with a… Read more »

Fairfax – George Mason University Seeking New Professor – Jan. 11 – paid

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Directing and Screenwriting Institution: George Mason University Location: Fairfax, VA Category: Faculty – Communications – Film and Video   Type: Full Time Department: College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) Online App. Form: http://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/41670 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Directing and Screenwriting The George Mason University Film and Video Studies (FAVS) program, within the College of Visual and… Read more »

Richmond – Poe Film Festival – Nov 4 – Tickets

The Poe Film Festival featuring the College Short Film Awards Twenty-three colleges with highly regarded film studies programs throughout the Commonwealth were invited to submit their finest student films. This event will feature their students’ short movies, with discussion, and presentation of the awards at a red carpet awards ceremony. This will be a high-energy event… Read more »

Bristol, VA – PUSH! Film Festival – Oct 20-22 – Tickets

PUSH! Film Festival 2017 This 3-day film festival, October 20-22, brings diverse films into the community and showcases the best regional filmmakers. This year’s festival will host competition films that devotes categories to Best Tennessee Films and Best Virginia Films (shot in the two states or made by a filmmaker from TN or VA), as… Read more »

NoVa – On screen acting workshop – Nov. 5 – Fee

Scene 1 welcomes back casting director Matthew Maisto. Currently working on the groundbreaking HBO series Insecure, Matthew also helped cast blockbusters like The Hobbit, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Foxcatcher.   In this workshop Matthew will cover on-camera audition techniques, creative thinking about scenes, and much more! Date & Time: Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:30… Read more »

D.C. – TIVA Peer Awards – Nov 11 – Tickets

TIVA Peer Awards  The TIVA-DC Peer Awards continue to celebrate local excellence in media and offer one of the most sought-after awards in our community. The 2017 Peer Awards Ceremony will be held at the Embassy of France on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 6:30 pm. Visit tivadc.org/peerawards to purchase your ticket!   Ceremony Ticket… Read more »

NoVa DC – Broadway Bound – Nov 6-7 – Fee

Moonlit Wings Productions Presents: Broadway Bound Camp Performers dive into the Broadway biz with new performance challenges daily at Moonlit Wing’s Broadway Bound, a special two-day acting camp for all levels. This camp is also loaded with improvisation games, character creation and creative surprises from our DC and NYC professional teaching artists. Watch the Performing Arts Camp… Read more »

Richmond – “Mercy Street” Auction – Nov 3-5

The “Mercy Street” Auction: Selling the props, furniture, and accessories from the hit PBS show The Community Idea Stations will be having a special auction of “Mercy Street” collectables! A warehouse full of items used for the production of the popular PBS series will be auctioned off to the public on November 3-5, including furniture, rugs,… Read more »

VA-Casting-Oct. 24-27th-PAID

Casting featured extras for TVOne true crime series. Shoot date(s): 10/24 thru 10/27 Shoot location: TBD (VA/DC/MD) PAID Contact: Ravenn at rmcdowell@sirensmedia.com   **ASPIRING TALENT ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*** Please note if you have previously worked as a lead or feature and what episode. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AS LOCAL HIRE TO DC/MD/ VA AREA (TRAVEL &… Read more »

Virginia Beach – Seeking Crew – Nov 3-5

Who: Regent University Producer: Jamin Anderson Director: Sandra Demetrius   What: THE MIRACLE PROJECT : Student film   When: November 3-5   Where: Virginia Beach, VA   Contact: Jamin Anderson : jamiand@mail.regent.edu   * Incentives (Unpaid… But,) ● Food! ● Reel! ● Experience! ● Fun!   CREW NEEDED:  Gaffer Production Designer Sound Designer 2nd AD 2ND AC Wardrobe/Makeup/Hair Editor  … Read more »

Call for entries: Environmental Film Festival – Nov. 1

Submissions for the 26th Annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) are now open! The 26th Annual DCEFF will take place March 15-25, 2018 at venues throughout the Washington, D.C. area. They welcome films on all topics related to the natural and built environment Submit HERE Regular Deadline: Nov 1 Late Deadline: Jan… Read more »

Richmond – AICP Show – Nov. 2 – Fee

2017 AICP Show AICP is a showcase of award-winning commercials from around the nation!  The AICP Show celebrates this year’s award-winning commercials nationwide. Judges select the year’s best commercials in 23 categories. The AICP show presents the best ads and tours throughout the country including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, & Miami. For the… Read more »

Alexandria – Casting – Oct. 13 – paid

Looking for an adult African-American male 28-45 age range for a training film to be filmed Friday October 13th in Old Town Alexandria. The man will be playing the role of a father teaching his daughter science experiments. Looking for a young African-American female age range 8-11 years old for a training film to be… Read more »

Richmond – Acting for Film and Television Course – Begins Nov 5 – $375

Final Act Drama presents: Acting for Film and Television Course Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films, and TV performance. Learn the fundamental acting skills like character development, improvisation, movement and speech dynamics. As an added bonus, students from this class also get represented by Final… Read more »

Richmond – RVA Themed Commercial Project – Oct 19-22 – Paid

Creative Casting is casting for a regional web advertisement. Seeking Adult and Child actors for 3 different spots. Looking for actors with a sense of fun and adventure, on-stage experience preferred. Shooting 2 days during October 19-22nd. All roles are paid. Please see breakdown below, they are hoping to make the cast as diverse as… Read more »

Richmond – Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival – Nov 17-19 – Free

Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival In its inaugural year, the Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival will feature over a dozen critically-acclaimed films celebrating Native American culture. This exciting and interactive, three day event is FREE and will feature several special guests, including directors, comedians, musicians, dancers and live performances celebrating Native American… Read more »

Virginia – Virginia Film Festival’s Adrenaline Film Project Application Deadline Extended – Oct. 5

The Virginia Film Festival’s ADRENALINE FILM PROJECT Twelve Filmmaking Teams Write – Cast – Shoot – Edit – Premiere …and compete for CASH PRIZES!! All in 72 hours DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Filmmakers have until MIDNIGHT this Thursday, October 5 to apply! Application here: virginiafilmfestival.org/adrenaline Now in its 14th year, the Adrenaline Film Project (AFP) is the… Read more »

Nationwide – Digital Bolex Grant for Women CInematographers – ongoing – $10,000 grant- Free Application

The Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographers offers approximately $10,000 worth of gear and accessories loaned on a rolling basis to any narrative short, music video, or feature film project to be shot by a female cinematographer. Recipients of the grant receive a loaned camera package for up to 21 production days. Deadline: Ongoing Application Fee: Free… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Cast and Crew needed – Oct 27-28 – some paid

OPEN CALL: CAST AND CREW for a Regent University’s student film. Some positions are paid and some are non-paid. Shoot dates: October 27th and 28th. Title of short film: CUT TO BLACK. Synopsis: Rookie news reporter Jerrod Taylor is sent to a breaking news scene his first day on the job. After being pressured by the… Read more »