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AUDITIONS RESCHEDULED
"Rock Creek" auditions are rescheduled for this Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 9 PM and the following Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 to 5 PM at the Weschler Theater on the Third floor of the Mary Graydon Center on the American University Campus, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20016.
Roles:
Lupe, Latina woman, late 40s, kind, hard-working, quiet, speaks Spanish and English with accent.
La Llorona/Curandera, Latina woman, 50s, frightful, imposing, worn, but beautiful. Speaks Spanish.
Viola, Latina woman, early 40s, outgoing, funny, talkative, speaks Spanish and English with accent.
Ricardo, Latino male, early 40s, charming, tradesman, interested in sports. Speaks Spanish and English with accent.
Rose, Latina girl, teenager, confident, outspoken, likes challenging her mother. Speaks English with no accent.
Miguelito, Latino boy, 9 to tween, happy, easy-going, loves to play. Speaks English with no accent.
Contact: markaguirre@aol.com
RWUL Presents: “Passport to a New World of Cinema” Global Lens 2010
Celebrating a month long showcase of independent films from around the world; RWUL presents: “Passport to a New World of Cinema” Global Lens 2010 in collaboration with the Global Film Initiative. Reel Worldwide Underground Link (RWUL) will be hosting: “Passport to a New World of Cinema Global Lens 2010” weekend film series program from February 27, 2010 to March 26, 2010 at the Letelier Theater in Washington, DC. The Global Lens 2010 film series is a collection of films from around the world developed by the Global Film Initiative, a non-profit film organization that promotes cross-cultural understanding through the medium of film. The “Passport to a New World of Cinema” is a month long weekend program in which the films from the Global Lens 2010 will be screened for public viewing. The program will also include educational components, feature guest speakers, and international cuisine catered screenings.
Washington, DC – Feb. 5, 2010 – RWUL presents: “Passport to a New World of Cinema” Global Lens 2010
Global Lens 2010 Films:
Shirley Adams, dir. Oliver Hermanus, South Africa
Masquerades, dir. Lyes Salem, Algeria
Becloud (Vaho), dir. Alejandro Gerber Bicecci, Mexico
Gods (Dioses), dir. Josué Méndez, Peru
Leo’s Room (El Cuarto de Leo), dir. Enrique Buchichio, Uruguay
Adrift (Choi Voi), dir. Bui Thac Chuyen, Vietnam
The Shaft (DiXia de Tiankong), dir. Zhang Chi, China
Ocean of an Old Man, dir. Rajesh Shera, India
My Tehran For Sale, dir. Granaz Moussavi, Iran
Ordinary People, dir. Vladimir Perisic, Serbia
Contact Info:
RWUL, Reel Worldwide Underground Link
Rebekah A. Ofori-Frimpong
Phone: (347)-834-3767
Email: rebekahfrimpong@rwul.com
Web: www.rwul.com
VIDEOGRAPHER WANTED
The Double Nickels Theatre Company, a DC nonprofit, is looking for a videographer to work pro bono at an upcoming event to honor the Tuskegee Airmen and the Triple Nickels (the 555th was the nation’s first all-black parachute battalion). The event is set for Thursday, February 25th, and could produce some fascinating footage and stories.
If interested, please contact Nneka Scroggins, who’s the Research Director for the Double Nickels Theatre Company: NnekaS@aol.com.
Due to the inclement weather in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland, the February 9th
State of the Industry Meeting and Expo
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
A new date will be selected soon
and will be publicized by email and
on the Virginia Film Office website
www.film.virginia.org
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Looking For a Few Good Interns…
MVI Post was recently selected to provide post production on the upcoming and highly acclaimed "In Performance at the White House" concert series. The Feb. 10th concert will include performances by Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, John Mellencamp, Seal, John Legend, Blind Boys of
The concert will take place in the White House East Room. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event in honor of Black History Month and include A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement - showcasing the rich fabric of American culture in the setting of the nation's most famous home. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah will serve as Emcees.
The event will be held on Wednesday Feb. 10th and MVI will have about 19 hrs to post the show for air the following night at 8pm (Feb. 11th)
Once the concert is wrapped at the White House, the Music Mix Mobile truck will travel to their facility in
"In Performance at the White House" is
If you're interested and can commit to be at the Post facility from 3pm Wed to 3pm Thursday, please contact M.kohn@mvipost.com. Interns will be selected on the basis of their written email. In the email, please give a brief description of yourself and your background and a brief (short paragraph) statement of interest. NO telephone calls please.
MVI Post is a premier provider of HD digital media production on a local and national level for the web, broadcast, cable and radio. They offer a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography with state-of-the-art post editing and mixing that consistently represents quality for their clients.
Due to the inclement weather in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland, the February 9th State of the Industry Meeting and Expo HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A new date will be selected soon and will be publicized by email and on the Virginia Film Office website (film.virginia.org).
OSCAR PARTY
IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
TO BENEFIT THE PARAMOUNT THEATER
AND THE VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL
Wear your best “Hollywood-inspired” attire and experience the thrills and surprises of the 82nd Academy Awards® on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Charlottesville’s own Oscar Night America party...live, in HD!
Benefiting The Paramount Theater and The Virginia Film Festival, Charlottesville’s Oscar Night celebration will be held at The Paramount Theater. Doors will open at 6 pm; enjoy wine, beer, and food from 6-8 pm; and the live HD broadcast starts at 8 pm.
Guests will feel like they are on the A-list! The Academy will provide everyone the same official program distributed to guests at the Oscar• presentation at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood.
Official Oscar Night parties last year raised more than $3 million in 52 cities. All money raised stays in the local community.
Walk the red carpet into the Theater and sample tastes from some of Charlottesville's top restaurants including The Melting Pot, Bonefish Grill, Maya, Escafe, and Topeka Steak House. There will also be a raffle that evening with items from merchants such as Belk, Gearharts Fine Chocolates, and The Inn At Court Square.
Tickets are General Admission and $25. Tickets include admission to the broadcast with emcees Dan Schutte and Tiffani Sargent (Newsplex News Anchors); food, beer and wine; the official program; coffee, popcorn and soda.
Tickets are pm sale NOW to Theater Supporters; Tickets go on sale to the General Public on Friday, 2/5.
To purchase:
* visit www.theparamount.net <http://www.theparamount.net/>
* call 434.979.1333
* come to the Box Office, 215 East Main Street in Charlottesville (10 am - 2 pm)
Oscar Night America party in Petersburg!!!
This year on March 7th, 2010,
the Central Virginia Film Institute once again
hosts an Oscar Night Party, supported by the Academy.
Blair Underwood will serve as our Honorary Host
Morgan Dean, from WRIC TV8
will serve as
Master of Ceremonies
and do red-carpet interviews
Held this year at the beautiful Union Train Station in historic Old Towne Petersburg
The gala will feature live entertainment, red-carpet interviews,
buffet dinner, awards program and the 82nd Academy Awards Simulcast.
All proceeds for this evening’s fundraising event will go towards
Central Virginia Film Institute’s “If I Can Dream It…I Can Achieve It” educational programs
for the young people of Central Virginia, including the planned
Legacy Film Camp with Upward Bound students at Virginia State University
For information on tickets, please visit the
Central Virginia Film Institute at
The Banff International Pilots Competition
Motivated by the great success of the 2009 Banff World Television Awards, The Banff World Television Festival is proud to announce a new competition for the 2010 season that aims to honour those with the talent and motivation to create a series pilot.
The inaugural Banff International Pilots Competition aims to recognize the talent and creativity it takes to conceptualize and create a pilot, be it online or on television. The competition accepts submissions from both "virgin" producers who have never had a show or program broadcast in any way, as well as "veteran" producers with least one show broadcast on cable, satellite or the Internet, or with a show in full production.
For more information, please visit http://www.banff2010.com/pilot.program.rules.and.regulations.php
WASHINGTON FILM INSTITUTE HAITI FILM / RECEPTION FUNDRAISER
Friday February 12
Goethe-Institut (7th & Eye, NW)
Film: "ARISTEDE AND THE ENDLESS REVOLUTION"
Wine and Cheese Reception 6:00 - 8:00pm
Film Screening 8:00pm
DONATE TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE FOR ADMISSION
FILM SYNPOSIS
Written and Directed by: Nicholas Rossier. An hour south of Miami is the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation, Haiti. In 1991 its citizens elected a former Roman Catholic priest and exponent of liberation theology, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, as president.
Popular among Haiti's poor and disenfranchised, Aristide become a target of Haiti's business interests (and the political parties that served those interests) because of his daring policies which tried to raise the standard of living for the huge majority of Haitians. During his second term in office, his government came under increasing pressure from many sides and by 2004 political violence had escalated sharply. On February 29, 2004, Aristide and his family left Haiti on a US-dispatched airplane-- according to Aristide, against his will; the US claims with his full cooperation.
EVENT DETAILS AT
http://www.dcfilminstitute.orgOscar Night DC Benefiting the American Red Cross
Executive Director Needed-- Alliance for Community Media
The ACM is a national, non-profit membership organization that represents over 1,000 Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access television, community media organizations, members and supporters throughout the country. Founded in 1976, the ACM is a leading advocate for localism and diversity in media and for media democracy. Critical to the mission of the ACM is the preservation of the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech, with corresponding legislation and policies to protect community channels and sustain funding for their operation. The ACM advances its mission through member development, public education, a progressive legislative and regulatory agenda, coalition building and grassroots organizing.
The individual will oversee the planning and delivery of ACM events, programs and products, including the ACM Annual Conference, the Community Media Review, books, videos, list-servs and the ACM web site. The executive director will develop written materials for the advancement of the ACM’s policy agenda and member communications. The executive director will enhance the business operations of the organization by developing and maintaining policies and procedures.
Education /Experience:
§ BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university. [NOTE: Selected applicants will be asked to submit transcripts or other verification of their degree(s).]
§ A minimum of five (5) years of upper management or supervisory experience in the community media field, or in related areas such as public administration, arts, etc.
§ Must have achieved a senior level position in an organization or department.
§ Documented experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the field of non-commercial Public, Educational, and Government Access, or a related field. The executive director should be available to begin work in June 2010.
The ACM national office is currently located in downtown Washington, DC. The ACM expects to move to a virtual office in July 2010. The ACM offers a salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 per year plus a competitive benefits package. Relocation assistance is not provided. The ACM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information about the ACM, visit www.alliancecm.org
Applicants must submit a detailed letter of introduction (describing how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties, responsibilities, and minimum employment standards and requirements of this position), a current resume, salary history/requirements, and at least three professional references with telephone numbers. Submit materials via e-mail (MS Word or PDF format documents as attachments) to: Jacci Duncan, Meridian Services, jduncan@meridianservicesonline.com
Deadline for submission: Applicant materials must be received by 5:00 PM, Friday Feb. 26, 2010.
The executive director should be available to begin work in June 2010.
The ACM national office is currently located in downtown Washington, DC. The ACM expects to move to a virtual office in July 2010. The ACM offers a salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 per year plus a competitive benefits package. Relocation assistance is not provided. The ACM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information about the ACM, visit www.alliancecm.org
Applicants must submit a detailed letter of introduction (describing how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties, responsibilities, and minimum employment standards and requirements of this position), a current resume, salary history/requirements, and at least three professional references with telephone numbers. Submit materials via e-mail (MS Word or PDF format documents as attachments) to: Jacci Duncan, Meridian Services, jduncan@meridianservicesonline.com
Deadline for submission: Applicant materials must be received by 5:00 PM, Friday Feb. 26, 2010.
POSTPONED - Please stay tuned for more information; date to be determined
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
MEETING & EXPO
New date to be determined
6:00 – 9:00 pm
National Rural Electric Cooperative
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Free parking is available under the building after 5 pm.
The Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance are your hosts for this popular yearly event especially for Virginia’s film and television production community. The State of the Industry is an opportunity for production professionals to get together and get the scoop about what’s going on in the world of media production in Virginia!
WHAT IS IT?
It’s a networking opportunity, trade expo, and screening room – all rolled into one!
There is no charge for admission and free parking is available. To help with planning, emailrsvp@virginia.org if you think you can attend.
WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
There are still a few spaces available for the EXPO. This is an exceptional opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote their services to the media production industry – and it’s FREE! Go to http://www.film.virginia.org for more information about the Expo, including how to register.
First Annual Female Shorts Film Festival
The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery and The Art League present Female Shorts Film Festival (FSFF) on June 3-6, 2010. This festival brings high-quality independent short films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to Alexandria, Virginia.
FSFF is a four-day celebration joining art and film. The festival will be held at the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery located in Old Town Alexandria, minutes from downtown Washington, DC. The festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international independent female filmmakers.
The festival is part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts 2010 statewide celebration, Minds Wide Open, which celebrates women in the arts.
For additional information, visit the website at: http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target_filmfest.htm
CASTING FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE FEATURE FILM
SAG Ultra Low Budget Feature Film | Starts: February 28, 2010 |
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Story Line: Personalities and emotions arise when two families with shaky pasts get stuck in a open house, never to see the real world again.
For more information or to submit headshot/resume, please email at househuntingfilm@gmail.com Auditions will be held beginning on Sunday, February 7th.
"Rock Creek" Film Auditions at American University
Auditions will be held Feb. 6 and Feb. 13,
9:00 AM - Noon and 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: American University, Weschler Theater, 3rd Floor Mary Graydon Center, 4400 Mass. Ave., NW, 20016.
Roles: Latino and Spanish Actors
Contact markaguirre@aol.com for more information
8th Annual 2010 Script P.I.M.P. Screenwriting & Teleplay Competition
CALL FOR ENTRIES
EARLY DEADLINE: March 1st, 2010
$45
FINAL DEADLINE: May 1st, 2010
$50
$20,000 overall CASH to winners - $80,000 in prizes
Former winner Slammin' sold for six figures
2008 winner Evan Daugherty secured writing assignment with Warner Bros.
The 2010 Script Pimp Screenwriting and TV Competitions are accepting entries for feature film and TV scripts—all genres, styles, and lengths accepted. This is an international competition and non-U.S. writers are welcome.
$20,000 in cash to the finalists/winners, and $80,000 in prizes given away to ANYONE who enters. Finalist loglines/scripts are sent to over 200 companies.
For registration, visit: http://www.scriptpimp.com/writing_competition/home.cfm
UNITUS TV
TELEVISION PILOT CONTEST
Unitus TV announces the first-ever festival for produced television pilots. Submit your fully-produced television pilot for a chance to be optioned by a major network or cable channel.
Original, fully-produced programming only. No scripts. No spec shows of programs already on the air.
Submission deadline: May 31, 2010
Genres: All
Entry Fees: $35 –
half-hour program $55 – one-hour program
FURTHER DETAILS: www.unitustv.com
CONTACT: info@unitustv.com
VCU STUDENT FILM SEEKING ACTORS
VCU Undergraduate student film is casting for roles in a final thesis project. Filming is set to begin in March. The film centers around 5 friends (males 21-26 years old) discussing their philosophies on male/female relationship during a game of cards.
All those interested should send resume, headshots, and/or questions to Jon at jonathan.d.nestor@gmail.com.
Writers and Videographers Needed
Writers! Videographers! Get yourself noticed. TIVA is looking for writers to cover an upcoming panel events, the next two being on February 4th at Henninger and February 17th (location TBD). In addition, a videographer is needed for each event to video record the presentations.
Please respond if you are available for any of these roles (or any future event).
BTW - Videographers receive free admission to the event. Both the writer and videographer will receive recognition at the panel event.
- Jim Pennington
Business Director
DUO Media Productions
301-221-7874
Final Act Drama Academy
Phone: 804-858-3446
Film, Theater, Acting Courses for grades 1st – 12th
Learn film acting skills and techniques on camera.
Classes start the week of January 25th.
Richmond Christian School
Chesterfield
Tuesdays - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Guardian Christian Academy
Chesterfield
Wednesdays - 4:30pm - 5:30 pm
West End Christian School
Hopewell
Thursdays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New Bridge Academy
Sandston
Wednesdays - 3:45pm - 4:45 pm
Richmond Piano Store
Richmond’s West End
Thursdays - 5:30pm - 6:30 pm
4 monthly Tuition payments of
$62.50
(per 17 week semester)
Pay in Full in advance and save over $20
Registration Fee and Journal fees do apply for first time students.
Mail your form and payment before Jan. 25th to get in on the fun.
Get your registration forms On-line at www.FinalActDrama.com
Film Making 101
Students who want to go to the next level can take this additional course where they will create their own 3-5 minute short film. Students will get hands on experience in each aspect of film making from Pre-Production to Post-Production. The completed film will be submitted to a National Youth Film Festival for judging.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 at Richmond Christian School
Tuition = $150 for 10 weeks
Class Starts February 9th
Film making 101 students must be a current student in the Hollywood or Screen Acting Class.
Phone: 804-858-3446 Registration forms can be found at:
For more information on our programs email us at Info@FinalActDrama.com
Stage and Screen Acting Course for Adults
This 5-week acting course is designed to prepare the adult actor for commercial auditions, film and TV scenes, and monologues for film and stage. Older teens accepted on a case by case basis. This course will teach you the fundamentals of effective auditioning and how to get your career up and running.
We video tape all exercises and scenes and playback your performance so you can see and improve your work. A DVD demo reel of their work is available at the conclusion of classes. Guest speakers from the film and TV industry will share the tricks of the trade.
Starts Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Call now before our class fills up! Reserve your spot by mailing your completed form and check by February 8th, and you’re set!
Tuition=$250.00 for (5) 2hr classes & $15 Registration fee
Class times are Tuesday’s from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Classes are taught at 6511 Belmont Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832
Email us at Info@FinalActDrama.com for a registration form.
Judge for the DC Shorts Film Festival or Screenplay Competition
Interested in film?
You will
1) Watch and evaluate 30-40 movies, or read 10-20 scripts
2) Need to articulate your opinion in a few carefully crafted sentences
3) Need to respect the opinions of others
This year, the DC Shorts Film Festival and Screenplay Competitions expect a record number of films and scripts to be entered - more than 700 (most likely 900.) In order to fairly process these entries, the DC Shorts Film Festival requires the integrity and dedication of our volunteer judges.
To have all of the information -- click http://dcshorts.com/judge. At the bottom of the page is a simple form to complete.
Ask any volunteer at the Best of DC Shorts shows (February 5 and 6 -- http://dcshorts.com.winners) about their experiences.
The DC Shorts Film Festival will take place September 9-16, 2010 at locations throughout downtown Washington, DC.
Eco-Comedy Video Competition Spring 2010
$1,000 Prize
Guidelines
The contest is open to anyone who prepares a short, funny video for YouTube which communicates a clear message that strongly motivates a specific behavior change (for example, driving a fuel efficient car, turning down thermostats, or donating to a conservation cause).
Submissions must:
- Be humorous!
- Address a critical environmental issue
- Be an original production
- Reach a broad audience beyond just environmentalists
- Be less than 4 minutes
There will be six judges representing the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Friends of the Earth, the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mill Reef Productions, and EcoSense. The decision of the judges is final. Awards are based on overall merit of the entries.
Submissions are due by March 1, 2010. Submissions that are not received by March 1, 2010 will not be judged. The winner will be announced at American University on Tuesday, March 23 at the DC Environmental Film Festival.
For more information regarding submission guidelines and contest rules, visit: http://www.environmentalfilm.org
Questions may be addressed to Chris Palmer at palmer@american.edu.
12th Annual Scriptapalooza International Screenplay Competition
The deadline for the 12th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition is March 5th.
The Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition, was founded in 1998, and has generated heat, publicity and a reputation that demands respect. Scriptapalooza, Inc., along with its various divisions was created to nurture talent and create opportunities. Storytellers come from all over the world and from all walks of life, because of the simple fact that everyone has a story. Scriptapalooza’s goal: to seek out that storyteller and honor their script with a grand prize of $10,000. Each year dozens of production companies and literary representatives sign on as participants to read our winners, resulting in many scripts being optioned, sold or outright bought.
For more information, please visit www.scriptapalooza.com, call the office 323.654.5809 or email them at info@scriptapalooza.com
Collaborative Professionals Announces Contest for Public Education Video on Collaborative Divorce
Submission Deadline Extended until March 31, 2010!
Virginia Collaborative Professionals (VaCP) is sponsoring its first video contest. They are seeking online videos that highlight the advantages of using the Collaborative Process in divorce rather than the more traditional adversarial court-based approach. The video may communicate, among other key features about Collaborative Practice, the value of using a team consisting of financial, mental health and legal professionals who work together to help clients through their divorce.
Videos can be created by an individual or a team. Undergraduate & graduate students are particularly encouraged to participate. To compete, entrants must be 18 years or older or have parental permission.
The contest begins December 15, 2009, and runs through March 31, 2010. Prizes will be awarded to the top four videos: $1,000 for first place, $300 for second-place, $200 for third place, and $100 for the "Peoples’ Choice" award.
For more information about the VaCP Video Contest, see www.vacpvideocontest.com.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Spring 2010 CINE Golden Eagle Competition is now open for entry! Enter online at CINE.org or through Withoutabox.
The CINE Golden Eagle Competition is a prestigious, half-century-old competition based on peer recognition of excellence in film, television, video and new media. CINE accepts a broad range of non-theatrical professional, independent and student productions in a variety of categories including documentary, news, children’s programs, history, arts, science, educational, business/industrial, new media, PSAs and commercial spots, and much more. CINE is also proud to reintroduce telecast fiction programming for the Spring 2010 Competition.
Past recipients of the CINE Golden Eagle Award include Steven Spielberg, Ken Burns, Ron Howard, Mike Nichols, Albert Maysles, Martin Scorsese, Mel Brooks and many other distinguished members of the film and television industry. In 2009, organizations such as Discovery Communications, History, WGBH, NBC, CBS, National Geographic, Travel Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Bravo, Thirteen/WNET, Disney Educational Productions and many others received the CINE Golden Eagle Award.
The recipient of the CINE Masters Series Award for the top independent film of 2010 will receive a $10,000 grant in post-production services from CINE Sponsor Henninger Media Services.
Those who enter by the early bird deadline on February 15 will receive a discount; all entries are due by March 1. For more information, visit our website at www.cine.org or contact the CINE office at 202.785.1136 or info@cine.org.
THE Producers Guild of America WANTS YOU!
Only 150 seats left--
The Producers Guild of America is a nationwide professional organization of 4,210 highly experienced producers, of which 846 comprise the fast-growing PGA East. The Guild's many networking events and employment functions, including mentoring, seminars and parties, provide an essential forum for any producers seeking to advance in their profession and make the most of their careers.
Join us at an industry party where we will introduce ourselves to the "NATIONAL CAPITAL" area (D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) on Thursday February 11, 2010 at the AFI Theater in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Network with noted film, television and new media producers from the D.C. area, as well as surprise guest producers from New York and Hollywood.
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Attend this special event and receive a 50% discount on initiation fee and first year membership dues! Membership eligibility is determined by screen credits and industry references.
Please RSVP directly to PGANationalCapital@gmail.com, or write to that address for more information about the PGA.
Casting VA Seeking Interns
Unpaid and paid interns are being considered for this casting company based in Richmond, VA.
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: None
Provide day-to-day administrative support to senior executive in the motion picture casting department working with Film Production projects. Primary duties include, but not limited to answering and screening heavy phones calls, setting meetings/conference calls, travel arrangements, research, and coordinating a busy executive schedule, managing incoming talent information and events, maintaining contact information and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years administrative experience either supporting an executive in the Motion Picture or Television industry and/or working at a major talent agency or Casting department.
- Strong preference for experience in a Casting office or department.
- Strong proficiency with Mac & PC business tools, i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. File Maker Pro and proficient in burning CD's and DVD's, knowledge of iMovie and iDVD a plus.
- Solid knowledge of Travel/Expense processing (SAP preferred) and related travel issues required.
- Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask.
- Strong organizational and follow-thru skills. Keeps management apprised of assigned tasks and status.
- Effective communicator, both verbally and written.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible.
- Impeccable phone etiquette.
- Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with demanding personalities.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Ability and willingness to work long hours.
TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO INFO@CASTINGVA.COM
Casting Male Talent 30's to 50's
Carlyn Davis Casting is seeking male talent, 30s-50s, fluent in the following languages, for a SAG industrial educational video.
Union and non-union talent are welcome to submit.
Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin)
Vietnamese (Anamneses preferred)
Korean (Seoul Dialect)
Filipino (Tagalog)
Auditions will be held the last week of January, the shoot will occur some time early February. The rate is SAG Scale for on camera narration.
If you are interested in being considered, please email your headshot and resume to suzanne@carlyndaviscasting.com. Please feel free to forward this call to anyone you know that may fit the specifications listed.
Please feel free to email with any questions. Thank you!
ATTENTION AREA FILMMAKERS
It’s that time of year again, the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance are hosting the 2010 State of the Industry Event in Richmond January 20th , Norfolk February 3rd and Arlington February 9th. To learn more about the event check out our website at www.filmvirginia.org
As part of the event, we will again host a screening area where filmmakers can show trailers and short films for projects filmed in 2009. Send us your short film, trailer, music video or commercial on DVD and we’ll add it to the schedule, time permitting.
The Richmond event is less than a week away, so if you would like to show something there just bring your DVD to the event and we’ll write it in. Please keep all submissions under 10 minutes in length and limit them to 2009 projects. Filmmakers are more than welcome to introduce their clips and field questions from the audience.
Direct all questions to Kathryn Stephens at the Virginia Film Office, (800) 854-6233
The VCU Southern Film Festival Presents "Screening Civil Rights"
All events will take place at Grace Street Theatre - 934 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia
Friday, February 26
4 p.m. Keynote address: "Celebrities & the Civil Rights Movement" by Emilie Raymond
5 p.m. Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed? (1968) starring Bill Cosby
7 p.m. Long Walk Home (1990) starring Whoppi Goldberg & Sissy Spacek
Saturday, February 27
10 a.m. Black Like Me (1964) starring James Whitmore
1 p.m. 4 Little Girls (1997) directed by Spike Lee
4 p.m. In the Heat of the Night (1967) starring Sidney Poitier
7 p.m. American Violet (2009) starring Nicole Beharie
FILMMAKING INSTRUCTOR WANTED
The Attucks Theatre is seeking competent professional filmmakers to teach part time in their Behind the Lens High School Filmmaking Program. Students receive a practical, focused education that is designed to prepare them to begin their careers with the real-world skills employers need.
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with the proper academic credentials and work experience who loves what he or she does and wants to share it with high school students, ages 14-18.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver class instruction to meet program compentency outcomes and develop activities which support lesson objectives.
- Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
- Establish a hands-on lab work on set, in workshops, and in multi-station lab rooms.
- Manage the classroom through keeping accurate records, enforcing attendance policy, submitting grades, evaluations on time, etc.
- Relate professional/life/industry experiences with students through giving them the inside track on current industry trends and techniques, classroom presentations, and student screenings.
Experience Required:
- 4 years professional experience in film
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; Associate's degree is acceptable
- Public speaking
Skills Required:
- Competence with industry-standard equipment as appropriate for your area of expertise
- Industry Certifications (Avid, Final Cut, etc.) preferred where applicable
- Positive attitude
- Skilled at written and verbal communication
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and/or Apple iWork applications.
Please submit a printable resume and cover letter to attuckstheatre@verizon.net. All positions are subject to a full background check.
SINGERS: AUDITION FOR "GLEE!"
Glee fans, get your vocal chords warmed up - the show's executive producers are set to begin a casting search in February to fill three new roles for the second season.
The Fox website has posted details of the auditions, which will be able to be submitted online.
The "nationwide" auditions (sorry Kiwi Glee wannabes, we assume this rules you out) will be open to professional and amateur performers between the ages of 16-26.
More details are set to be announced soon, but fans have been told to get audition ideas by watching the casting calls of the current stars online at http://www.fox.com/glee/audition/ .
INDIE SEEKS ART DIRECTOR
Producing partners Jon Shaivitz and Cameron Dozier are currently seeking an experienced art director for a non-union short film shooting in the DC Metro Area in mid-March.
The Magenta Shamrock tells the story of a retired business executive who discovers that his and a former and lovers sexual encounters have become an internet video hit nearly thirty years after their love affair. He contacts her in the hopes of rekindling their relationship.
They are interested in finding a passionate, talented professional with a long list of skills in motion picture art, set, and production design.
Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
-Production design
-Art design
-Set dressing
-Allocating and building props
-Allocating and building set pieces
Shooting will take place from March 15th-19th. Pre-production planning/crafting/designing will begin immediately, and will continue throughout the duration of the shoot. Availability for the duration of the shoot is a must. Additional art department crew recommendations are also welcome!
Upon completion, this film will be submitted to various A-list film festivals, including key local festivals like DC International, DC Shorts, etc. In addition to this film being a great networking opportunity, the Art Director will receive meals, copy and credit. Deferred payment is also a possibility and the producers are open to discuss more direct compensation depending on skill level and experience.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Jon Shaivitz at jshaivitz@gmail.com
For more information on the project, cast and crew - Please visit www.themagentashamrock.com
Attention Writers and Filmmakers:
DC Shorts is calling for submissions to its upcoming Film Festival and its Screenplay Competition. All entries will receive feedback from the judging panels.
The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. We select films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings — with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. Cash and gift prizes -- plus feedback for all entries. Please visit http://dcshorts.com/film for more information, including submission deadlines.
The DC Shorts Screenplay Competition (October 2010) is a very different kind of screenwriting competition. A panel of judges consisting of filmmakers, screenwriters and critics will review and provide coverage (feedback) for scripts of 15 pages or less. 5 - 7 finalists will be featured during ScriptDC — a weekend of screenwriting events for DC regional writer and filmmakers, where their scripts will be read in front of a live audience — and one will walk away with $2,000 to shoot their project! Please go to http://dcshorts.com/script for more information, including submission deadlines.
NAHB Production Group- 2010 Spring Internships
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
The NAHB Production Group seeks full time and part time interns for Spring 2010. These competitive internships are a great opportunity for students to get hands on training at a busy production company that produces network programming and corporate videos.
Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, extremely resourceful, and confident and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
They must be available for a minimum of 12 hours per week. These are NON-PAID internships, but may be available for credit through your university.
Intern responsibilities may include:
- Research
- Logging
- Transcribing
- Assisting with scheduling
- Assisting with booking shoots
- Acting as a PA on shoots
- Tape library upkeep
- Assisting Production Team
- Other tasks as assigned
**Final Cut experience is a plus**
For more information about the NAHB Production Group, please visit www.NAHBProds.com
All candidates interested should send their resumes to: ProductionGroup@NAHB.com
WIFV's Resume Swap
Participants will have the opportunity to get feedback and advice from career counselors, hiring managers, resume writers, and their peers.
Please bring 10 copies of your resume, and an open mind to critique others' resumes and have your resume critiqued as well.
Experts will be posted in the coming weeks.
$5 WIFV Members/$15 public
February 9, 2010
6:30 PM
Charles Sumner
School Great Hall
METRO - Farragut North or West
RSVP: membership@wifv.org
PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKER / EDUCATOR WANTED
POSITION: Filmmaking Instructor
LOCATION: Attucks Theatre, Norfolk
TERM OF POSITION: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., February 22 – October 16, 2010
The Attucks Theatre in Norfolk is seeking competent professional filmmakers to teach part time in the Behind the Lens High School Filmmaking Program. Students receive a practical, focused education that is designed to prepare them to begin their careers with the real-world skills employers need.
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with the proper academic credentials and work experience who loves what they do and wants to share it with high school students, ages 14-18.
For details on RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, AND SKILLS REQUIRED,
please contact the attuckstheatre@verizon.net
Please submit a printable resume and cover letter to attuckstheatre@verizon.net.
All positions are subject to a full background check.
Call for Entries now open for
The Good Pitch @ Tribeca 2010
Tribeca Film Institute is hosting the Good Pitch in New York during the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27th and is calling out to filmmakers involved in social justice film projects to apply.
The Good Pitch is one-day live event bringing together specially selected foundations, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, broadcasters and other media people to expand the resources aimed at maximizing the impact of social-issue documentary. Eight filmmaking teams pitch their project and its associated outreach campaign with the aim of creating a unique coalition around each film in order to accelerate its impact and influence.
The Good Pitch @ Tribeca is now open for submissions. Deadline: Monday February 8, 2010. To find out more and to apply go to www.britdoc.org/goodpitch
Documentary Lab – April 12–16, 2010; Application deadline FEBRUARY 12
Narrative Lab – June 7–11, 2010; Application deadline MARCH 26
IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs is the only program in the
Drawing from a national candidate pool, 20 projects (10 documentaries and 10 narratives) are selected for this year-long Lab fellowship which includes the five-day Lab in New York City, one-on-one mentorship with industry innovators and icons, and - during IFP’s Independent Film Week in September - pre-scheduled meetings with potential buyers, sales agents and festival programmers and inclusion in a Lab “Sneak Preview” Showcase presentation.
Criteria, additional information, and online applications available at http://Labs.ifp.org
Freelance Filmmakers Needed for Virginia Shoots
Internet video production company TurnHere has immediate paid assignments in Virginia for freelance filmmakers interested in producing videos. Using their network of 8,000+ filmmakers, TurnHere has produced and distributed more than 20,000 videos for businesses of all sizes, from the world’s largest companies (Audi, NBC, Pottery Barn, etc.) to individual small business owners.
They've recently launched their most successful program, the Free Video Trial program. The concept is simple: if a filmmaker knows of businesses in his or her area who might be interested in trying online video for free promotion, TurnHere will pay the filmmaker to produce a 1-minute video for that business. TurnHere takes care of delivery and distribution. Assuming the filmmaker maintain quality standards, there is practically no limit to the amount of paid projects he or she can produce. The only necessary equipment is a 3CCD DV prosumer camera (such as a DVX100B), a lav mic, a tripod, headphones and editing software (such as Final Cut Pro).
Please check out http://filmmaker.turnhere.com to learn more and get started.
CASTING CALL:
Amoeba Films is seeking trained actors for a 60-minute corporate video to be filmed in Charlottesville, VA mid-February (roughly 9-15th). Must be able to work quickly, take direction and memorize verbatim.
Timing: 3-6 days, 10 hours/day
Pay: $350/day plus meals
Note: this is a non-union shoot
Roles:
1. Marit: Classy, Germanic female, 40’s/50’s (British/European accent)
2. Mary: African-American female, early 20’s
3. Kim: Chinese/Asian female, late 30’s
4. Khirash: Arabic/Middle-Eastern male, mid-30’s
Save The Date: PGA EAST STORMS THE CAPITOL
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
AFI Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910
The Producers Guild of America is a nationwide professional organization of 4000 highly experienced producers, of which 800 comprise the fast-growing PGA East. The Guild's many networking events, job and employment functions, seminars and parties provide an essential forum for any producers, executive producers, associate producers, production managers, coordinators, or any other members of the producing team seeking to advance in their profession and make the most of their careers.
Save the date and feel free to forward this notice to industry colleagues in the D.C./Capitol area. Formal invitations will be sent out soon.
Email: pgaeastinfo@gmail.com
THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE &
THE VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE
Invite you to the
The Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance will be hosting three State of the Industry meetings in three locations this year. This unique and popular event is an opportunity for production professionals to get together and find out what’s going on in the world of
THE EVENT
At the State of the Industry you will see old friends and colleagues and meet others who are part of
RSVP
There is no admission charge. However, to help with planning, an RSVP is requested. Please:
RSVP by January 16 for the Richmond event January 20
RSVP by January 28 for Hampton Roads event February 3
RSVP by February 4 for Northern Virginia event February 9
Email rsvp@virginia.org or call 800.854.6233.
Please include your name, phone number, business affiliation if any,
and number of guests in your group.
IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING WITH THE EXPO, please copy and paste into an email the registration form found below, and send back to mnelson@virginia.org. Thanks!
RICHMOND
Wednesday, January 20
Plant Zero
0 East 4th Street (4th and Hull)
Park in the adjacent parking lot, but do not park in assigned spaces. Map
HAMPTON ROADS
Wednesday, February 3
Coastal Training Technologies
500 Studio Drive, Virginia Beach
Now Accepting Entries to DC Shorts 2010!
The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. Films of every genre and niche are selected for competition screenings - with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC- based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the
opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel.
Cash prizes and all entries receive judges' feedback!
Visit http://dcshorts.com/film/ for more information.
Washington D.C. Film Festival Regional Guide
As the nations's capital and a leading cultural center, it is no surprise that the Washington, D.C. region is home to an ever-growing number of film festivals. This guide alone features 58 unique celebrations of cinema! Factor in the dozons of ongoing film series and special screenings at museums, embassies, and cultural centers and there are unlimited opportunities to view films every day.
Pick up a copy of the 2010 Washington, D.C. Film Festival Regional Guide here:
The Black Hills Film Festival
is coming up in May 2010 in Hill City, SD
For details, visit
http://www.blackhillsfilmfestival.org/
To speak with someone directly about the festival,
please contact 605-574-4671 or chris@ridgerider.com
Thanks!
ACTORS REQUIRED FOR VCU STUDENT FILM
Richmond based VCU Undergraduate Film Student is searching for actors to feature in thesis film that will be shot during the SPRING SEASON. The film centers around two crooks on a crime spree and how certain actions have consequences that can affect ones life forever.
Roles Include:
Sheriff Goolsby: 55-60. Male. Small town Sheriff for twenty years. Is a war veteran, once a rough and rowdy kind of guy but has since slowed down in old age. Prefers things to stay quiet and likes to take things easy. Is a passionate lawman but years of policing a small rural town has made him lazy.
Deputy Lawrence: 23-25. Male. Brand new to police force and in his mind is ready for anything. A bit of a braggart without the experience to back it up. He is very smart and well read in his profession. Takes pride in his appearance and is kind of a romantic, he dreams of taking down the villain and enforcing the law.
Frank: 21-23. Male. Small time crook. Has a conscience but a warped sense of right and wrong. Can be sweet but don’t get on his bad side because of his short temper and hot headedness. Gets thrill out of taking what is not his. Frank is the driving force in his relationship with Alice.
Alice: 20-22. Female. Deeply in love in with Frank. Enjoys knocking over stores because it is what Frank enjoys. Is a film lover and naively thinks she and Frank will end up in Hollywood someday. Is the conscience in the relationship, without Alice Frank could could go too far. Carries a super8 camera and documents their crime spree.
Earl: 45-55. Male. Owner and operator of Earl’s country store. Has been in his family for years. Becomes a target for Frank and Alice because he's an easy target. Slightly over-weight and like the Sheriff has let a quiet town make him slow and unobservant.
Dorothy: 30-35. Female. Patron of Earl’s country store and is a punctual type of woman. She loves her son but is not in the habit of spoiling him. Conservative minded and is taken aback by how Frank and Alice operate.
Raymond: 5-9. Male child. He is along with his mother on an errand run to Earl’s. A chubby needy boy who constantly whines to his mother.
If interested, please email doddjd@vcu.edu with any resumes, headshots and questions.
2010 BlueCat Screenplay Competition CALL FOR ENTRIES
EVERY SCREENPLAY RECEIVES WRITTEN SCRIPT ANALYSIS
This year, there are two new awards for international screenwriters, expanded the early analysis deadlines and resubmission programs and brought back the popular title contest to further BlueCat support and find the new writer.
PRIZES:
Winner receives $10,000
Four Finalists receive $1500 each.
The best screenplay from the UK will be awarded the Cordelia Award and will receive $2500.
The best screenplay outside the USA, Canada and the UK will be awarded the Joplin Award and receive $2500.
The screenplay with the best title submitted in November and December, as voted by the public, will receive $1000.
SCRIPT ANALYSIS DEADLINE SCHEDULE:
Dec 1, - receive analysis by January 5
January 20 - receive analysis by February 1
Feb 1 - receive analysis by March 1
March 1 – receive analysis by March 20
SAMPLE SCRIPT ANALYSIS:
http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/script_analysis
COMPETITION DEADLINE:
March 1, 2010 with an entry fee of $50.
LATE: April 1, 2010 with an entry fee of $60.
Any screenplay submitted early and having received early analysis can be resubmitted by April 1, 2010 for the reduced fee of $35.
SUBMIT YOUR SCREENPLAY:
http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com
of All Time
by the Writer's Guild of America
Riverviews Artspace Monthly Film Screenings
Interested in exploring films outside of the mainstream media? Want to see what other countries are producing? Enjoy unique and creative experiences with your movies? Then come and see Riverviews Artspace's monthly film screenings!!! They are an exciting and alternative option to what you'll see at traditional movie houses.
Foreign Film Series: Saturdays at 8pm (unless otherwise noted)
Documentary Film Series: Thursdays at 7:30pm (unless otherwise noted)
Location: 901 Jefferson Street, Suite 113, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Telephone: 434-847-7277
Check out the complete list of screenings at http://www.riverviews.net
Screenings Page: http://www.riverviews.net/NewFolder/Programs/2ndSaturday/2ndSaturdayMain.htm
Wonder what's happening in D.C. ?
Check out ALL the latest news from the
D.C. Film Alliance at
What's the D.C. Film Alliance?
The D.C. Film Alliance serves as a bridge between the myriad of media arts organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This includes film festivals, screening venues, and member organizations that serve media arts professionals.
From their site, www.dcfilm.org, check out the DC Shorts Film Festival that takes place annually in September.
Find out how to meet other DC filmmakers by attending the DC Film Salon, a monthly "meet and greet".
See the DC Film Alliance Calendar to stay on top of what events are happening in the DC area.
Keep in touch with the Washington, DC metropolitan area D.C. Film Alliance!
