One-day forum with panel discussion to better understand UAV/Drone filming including regulations, restrictions, fees, camera options, FAA paperwork and much more. Workshop will also include hands-on demonstrations with small, medium and full-sized “heavy lifter” aircraft. DJI, the market leader in easy-to-fly drones and aerial photography systems, has generously provided a brand new Phantom 3 Standard… Read more »

For the first time ever, DIY Network’s Jason Cameron is looking for dreadful, chaotic, overgrown, absolutely hopeless and desperate backyards for America’s Most Desperate Landscape. Jason and his team will bring a massive two-day transformation to your backyard. Think building decks and pergolas, fences and walkways, and much more. Got a pathetic pool? Jason would… Read more »

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets and… Read more »

Open to films of any genre (documentary, feature, shorts, web series, art and animation) and in any language (with subtitles). The festival is known for cutting edge style and content, first-time features, web series, experimental and animated films from across the world.  DCIFF 2017 welcomes interactive films and our Poli-Docs in-competition screenings comes with carefully planned panel discussions.  The… Read more »

  All Media is in search of a Freelance Motion Graphics Artist, on a fast turnaround project (3 weeks) Skills Required: Motion Graphics & Effects Great time management skills and responsive Bonus Skills: Animation of Motion Graphics Company: All Media is a local video production company, offering concept to delivery video content for web and… Read more »

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:   This Friday: VCU Southern Film Festival: The Life & Times of Elizabeth Keckly (2014; 40 min) Sep 16, 6:30–9 pm | Cheek Theater Featuring Daphne Maxwell Reid, Producer Ken Roy, and researcher/writer Elvatrice Belsches in discussion with Kimberly Brown This documentary by Tim Reid explores the extraordinary… Read more »

At the annual AICP show, presented by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, judges select the year’s best commercials in 23 categories ranging from animation, visual effects and humor to music, cinematography and sound design. The AICP then packages the best ads into a show that is toured throughout the country to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas,… Read more »

Offering a solution to the disparity of women in film, The Women’s Film Challenge features short films created by female directors, writers & producers. The Challenge launches online at https://theaudienceawards.com on October 1st, 2016. Female directors, producers & writers submit their short films 10 minutes & under in one of 4-5 categories to compete in WFC. The films are… Read more »

DOCUMENTARY STRUCTURE AND STORYTEELING 3 PART COURSE THURSDAYS, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 INSTRUCTOR: ADELE SCHMIDT   Documentary Structure and Storytelling I:  The Essentials of Documentary Storytelling Sep 15, 2016 7:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Docs In Progress 8700 1st Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States $95 ($85 WIFV) (to register for this session only) $225 (to… Read more »

Docs In Progress is seeking submissions of documentary works-in-progress for upcoming facilitated feedback programs: If you have a trailer or a scene you would like feedback on from other filmmakers, submit for our October 10 Roundtable. If you have a full rough cut you would like feedback on from a general audience which includes both… Read more »

Interested in using your filmmaking skills to benefit awesome nonprofits in the District?  Seeking a creative outlet outside of your 9-5 job?  Stone Soup Films may be what you are looking for! Join us for an introductory session to all media-savvy individuals in the DC area that would like to collaborate with Stone Soup Films.… Read more »

Aaron Marcus  Answering Questions and Teaching Actors and Models How to Get More Work Free Talk  September 21 Starting at 5:00 James Duncan Jr. Library 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301   In conjunction with the release of his new book, which you can find at this link (howtomodel.com/book-the-job-book), Aaron Marcus will be discussing the following… Read more »

Jeff Shrewsbury, HCS Acting Academy Director, is teaming up with Liquid talent. We are looking for actors! With more TV and Movies coming to Virginia the need for talented strong actors is rising!  Actors who train together work together!  www.HollywoodCreativeStudios.com   The HCS acting academy presents “Act Now” Location: 9200 Stony Point PKWY unit #193… Read more »

Native American actress 18-25 needed to play a “mystic” in a sci-fi short film. The character will summon avenging spirit to help an abused woman to overcome her attacker. Its a 15 min film scheduled to enter a film festival upon completion. The film will shoot for 2-4 days on location in the City of Petersburg and will pay 125.00… Read more »

Producing Master Class: Film Financing Join WIFV for a master class on film financing that discusses the options beyond crowdfunding, grants, and credit cards. Ari Pinchot of Crystal City Entertainment and Marina Martins of Pigmental Studios will share their experiences in securing equity investors and organizing a film fund for their projects. This is a class to provide you… Read more »

UPCOMING LIQUID EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES!   Liquid is heating up the Fall with skill building workshops and other events to make sure everyone is ready for upcoming projects!  Our new ACTING ACADEMY will be offering classes this month, as well!  Here is what we have lined up (click on the links or contact me for… Read more »

One-Day Acting Intensive Workshop with Acting Coach Sheri Lahris  Saturday Sept 17th, Newport News, VA Learn what it takes to break into the business!!! Sheri’s class consists of fun ways to hone your skills and gain confidence. It’s a welcoming environment where you can make long lasting friends and connections of all ages. Sheri has… Read more »

CASTING ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH AT LIQUID BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!  Check out breakdown below.   See the following breakdown for PBS “My Brother’s Keeper” to be filmed October 13-15, 2016.   Filming Location State Farm, VA   Audition Time 11a-7p; By appointment only (See submission details below)   Audition Location Liquid 9200 Stony Point Pkwy… Read more »

Leftfield Entertainment is a full-scale television production company that creates a number of programs for various cable networks, such as The History Channel, Discovery, A&E and FYI – including the new “Tiny House Nation” and international smash hit, “Pawn Stars.” They are currently working with a major cable network on a NEW home transformation series about families across… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, September 13th, DON’T STOP THE MUSIC (DSTM), in partnership with the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment (OCTFME) will host a crew call to enlist experienced District of Columbia resident production professionals to work as crewmembers on a DSTM PBS documentary. The crew call will be held at the OCTFME agency headquarters. As part of the District of Columbia’s “202Creates” creative economy month initiative in September, OCTFME and DSTM are looking for experienced filmmakers, producers, writers and technical media production talent to work on current and future media projects. Don’t Stop the Music (DSTM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing music education in America and supported by FormerPresident Bill Clinton, Sir Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, Harry Connick, Jr. among other notables. The DSTM project will utilize a wide range of media projects, initiatives, and special events to raise awareness about the importance… Read more »

LIQUID CASTING SEPTEMBER 6TH AND 7TH IN RICHMOND VA BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Liquid is casting for a commercial for a major grocer in Florida.  These are lead roles and are nonspeaking.  Shoot date is SEPTEMBER 13TH IN FLORIDA.  Compensation is $1,000 per talent plus paid travel for selected talent.  Client will consider any talent from… Read more »

Drone Cinematography 101 Elevate Your Film Production Sept. 17th, 2016 This one-day forum with panel discussion is designed to provide practical information to photographers and videographers interested UAV/Drone Filming. This program is offered by Virginia’s CCWA: Community College Workforce Alliance in partnership with the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance. There will be a panel of… Read more »

Full Frame’s 2017 Call for Entries is now open! Submit your film today to the 20th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, April 6-9, 2017, in Durham, NC. Regular deadline: October 31 / $40 Late deadline: December 15 / $60 Short and feature-length documentaries completed after January 1, 2016, are eligible for consideration. The Full Frame… Read more »

1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM   Washington, DC is home to a community of highly skilled screenwriters. To draw attention to their talent and help get their work in front of major producers, writer and producer Monica Lee Bellais created the Spotlight on Screenwriters initiative, which culminated in a catalogue… Read more »