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DC – Saluting Canada at 150 Film Series – July 1-July 8

Saluting Canada at 150 July 1-8 Honoring Canada on the occasion of the sesquicentennial of the Canadian Confederation (Confédération canadienne), the National Gallery of Art has organized seven programs of cinematic landmarks from our northern neighbor’s notable production history, including narrative fiction, documentary, and artists’ experimental shorts. The series begins on Canada Day, July 1. Special… Read more »

DC – Screening and Discussion of “The Good Ones” – July 17 – FEE

Join Dispatch Films and the South Africa-Washington International Program (SAWIP) for a special screening of The Good Ones, a documentary film by Molly Blank. While sharing the challenges of South Africa’s unequal and broken education system, some schools are beating the odds. The Good Ones tracks the tenacious efforts of three of these public schools to change the… Read more »

Nationwide – The Independent Television Festival Script Competition Submissions Due July 15 – Fee

ITVFest (the Independent Television Festival) is a worldwide community of television creators, executives, agents, and fans responsible for discovering the best new television programs created on independent budgets. ITVFest is a week-long festival in Manchester, Vermont in October, with an accompanying script competition that accepts submissions worldwide. This script competition is for television scripts only –… Read more »

Alexandria – YouVisit Studios Seeking Non-Union Talent for Industrial Filming – Submissions due July 5 – Paid

YouVisit Studios is looking for talent for an industrial shoot filming 1-2 days on or around July 11th – 15th in Alexandria, VA. They are  seeking the following types: Men and women, any ethnicity, 25-35. Self report and local hire. Must be non-union. For consideration or more information, please email [email protected] with your headshot/resume and… Read more »

DC – Carlyn Davis Casting Seeking Non-Union Talent For Industrial Filming – Submissions Needed by June 30 – Paid

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for extras for a non-union industrial filming the week of July 31 in the Washington, DC metro area. The agency is currently looking for the following types: Men and women, any ethnicity, 25-50 years old. For consideration or for more information please email [email protected] with your headshot/resume. Please put “Extras… Read more »

Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival Submissions Due

The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival (GCFVF), a non-profit organization and established in 1999, is created to promote and showcase the discovery of new and emerging motion picture artists through inspirational, educational and thought-provoking stories and dialogue, set to a visual medium, that raise the awareness of consciousness in the audience, not only to… Read more »

DC – L’ACCABADORA Screening – July 5 – Free

The Istituto Italiano di Cultura will be holding a screening of L’accabadora (Angel of Mercy) at the Embassy of Italy on July 5th   Location: Embassy of Italy: 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC  20008 Time: 6:00 pm   Director: Enrico Pau Italy, Ireland 2016, 97 min Film in Italian with English subtitles Annetta lives… Read more »

Virginia and DC – Staff Me Up Production Jobs Update (June 26) – Paid

Below are some opportunities provided by the film production site Staff Me Up.  We recommend using the links below for applying to jobs.  The Virginia Film Office is not responsible for the below postings, please refer all relevant questions to the appropriate Staff Me Up Personnel. ASSISTANT EDITOR (ADOBE PREMIERE) WASHINGTON, DC VICE REALITY/DOC (TV) STARTS… Read more »

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE JUNE 30 – FEE

DEADLINE REMINDER 2018 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) – REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE:  JUNE 30th Features: $55 / Shorts:  $45 Festival accepts: Films, screenplays, web series, music videos Categories: All category types and genres welcome Enter Today via: Film Freeway HERE or Withoutabox HERE   – ABOUT RIFF – 2018 FESTIVAL: April 24th – 29th The… Read more »

Coming Up This Week

Virginia is for Film Lovers, and it is filled with educational and job opportunities for actors and crew members, screenings and film festivals, and film related events: networking and career development opportunities, seminars, classes, and workshops. The Virginia Film Office’s weekly update brings you a summary of the events of the week, don’t miss out! Monday,… Read more »

DC – Animezing!: Robot Carnival – July 7 – Free

DATE AND TIME Fri, July 7, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT   LOCATION Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036   A celebration of art, animation, and robots! Crawling across a desiccated landscape, the Robot Carnival comes barreling its way to the JICC… Read more »

DC – Narrative Directors Roundtable – July 10 – Free/Fee

Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM   The Narrative Directors Roundtables are open to the general public. They provide an opportunity for directors and those who are interested in working with directors to network and learn about strengthening their skills. Narrative… Read more »