ScriptDC Conference ScriptDC supports the work of directors, producers, actors, and writers with seminars that provide access to talented media professionals willing to share their expertise.  This year five master classes, critiques, and workshops will allow you to focus on what you want to accomplish creatively this year!   November 17-19 American University School of… Read more »

SCREENWRITING: From Idea to Execution We all have a story to tell. Whether you want to learn the skill of screenwriting or you a filmmaker wanting to understand your industry, come meet like-minded people for a day of training and networking. Sign up here: http://theforgestudios.wixsite.com/dmvfilmtrainingevent   Early Bird Admission Price: $59 (Ends Sept 13) Regular Admission: $79… Read more »

arvold. is seeking actors for an Asthma Research Campaign shooting in Northern Virginia. Please see their casting notice for further details and submission instructions: http://arvold.com/casting-call/asthma-research-campaign/

The Manhattan Short Film Festival is taking place in over 250 cities globally. The Final 10 short films represent the best short films among a record 1615 submissions from 75 countries received by MANHATTAN SHORT for 2017, testimony to the enduring vibrancy and creativity of short films. This year’s Final 10 represent an extraordinary range of film… Read more »

The Manhattan Short Film Festival is taking place in over 250 cities globally. The Final 10 short films represent the best short films among a record 1615 submissions from 75 countries received by MANHATTAN SHORT for 2017, testimony to the enduring vibrancy and creativity of short films. This year’s Final 10 represent an extraordinary range of film… Read more »

CASTING lead and supporting roles for upcoming comedy web series: HOLMES’ SWEET HOME. Filming will take place in Richmond, VA around January 2018. HOLMES’ SWEET HOME: A divorced couple raising their children with their new spouses all under one roof hilariously navigate their way through the day-to-day of a blended family. DEADLINE for submissions: 9/29/18.… Read more »

The Christian Broadcasting Network is looking for 2 actors for a re-enactment about a man who forgave the ex-cop that framed him for a crime he didn’t commit.   Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Date: September 14, 2017 Time: 2:00pm – 8:00pm Actors Needed: African American, Male, Age (20-30), Non-Speaking = $100 White, Male, Age (20-30), Non-Speaking… Read more »

7th Annual D.C. Palestinian Film + Arts Festival October 5-8- the DC Palestinian Film + Arts Festival lineup includes: 11 films kicking off with the critically acclaimed Ghost Hunting, Palestinians, Live! in partnership with Palestinians Podcast, Dabke is Life, and a special event with Hollywood actress, director, and television producer Cherien Dabis.   For the full line up and… Read more »

Rosebud Film Festival Announces Call for Entries The Rosebud Film Festival and Arlington Independent Media encourage filmmakers to submit entries to the 2018 festival, which will take place January 26-28, 2018. For 27 years, the competition has recognized and honored the innovative, unusual, experimental, and deeply personal in film and video making. All film types… Read more »

Washington Jewish Film Festival September Screenings The Washington Jewish Film Festival honors the cinematic contributions of major Jewish artists who have passed away in 5777 (the Hebrew calendar year). Additionally, they present the Narrative and Documentary audience award winners from the 2017 WJFF.   September 13, 6:30pm, 1945, Best Narrative, WIJFF 2017  8:30pm, Zuzana: Music is Life, Best Documentary, WIJFF… Read more »

“Shine: The Legacy of Roanoke’s Advertising Men and Women” to Premier at Grandin Theatre   Premier of the feature length documentary, which captures Roanoke’s unique place in advertising history. A labor of love, advertising copy writer Todd Marcum and filmmaker Dave Perry spent four years capturing interviews with Roanoke’s iconic advertising professionals. The film features a host of archival commercials, as well… Read more »

arvold. is seeking a casting assistant in Charlottesville, VA to begin full time work on a television series ASAP.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, making lists, checking avails, setting up sessions and processing tapes. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and confidentiality are a must. Previous experience as a casting… Read more »

Cinematheque Fall 2017 Screenings Independent 35mm art films shown at the Grace Street Theater, free and open to the public. Presented by the VCUarts Cinema Program.   Location: Grace Street Theater,  934 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220  Time: 7 pm Screening Dates: Sept 12- The Silence, directed by Baran bo Odar Sept 19- Mozart’s Sister, directed… Read more »

Southern Film Festival The VCU Southern Film Festival was founded in 2010 to explore how the distinctiveness of the South has been portrayed onscreen. The festival brings together films and those involved in their making with constructive commentary. Location: Virginia Historical Society. Children Under 18 free Members $5 Nonmembers $8 Adults Free for VCU faculty, staff, and students with valid… Read more »

BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE  “Othello-san” Short Film Synopsis: Othello-san is a story that takes place at an acting school in Japan. Jason Wilson, a celebrated young African American actor, enrolls at a prestigious theater school in Japan to play the lead role in Shakespeare’s Othello, only to find his dreams of greatness are tempered by an… Read more »

Q&A with Micheal Gottwald Michael Gottwald produced Beasts of the Southern Wild, and will discuss his new film PATTI CAKE$.  Tickets: $11 Thursday, August 31 5:00pm and 8:00pm Bow Tie Movieland, 1301 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230  

CASTING FOR SHORT FILM “EMERGENCE” Director: Timothy Puder Producers: Emily Puder, Hannah Puder Description: Casting a drama / sci-fi “Emergence,” a thesis student film. When Tamina reunites with a former flame, she rejects his pursuit of extraterrestrial life until she encounters the unimaginable. Title: Emergence Genre: Drama / Sci-fi Shoot dates: October 5-8th Pay rate:… Read more »

SIRENS MEDIA is now casting: lead, supporting, & featured extra roles for true crime series on Discovery ID called “Who Killed Jane Doe Season 2” Must be willing to work as a local hire to DC/MD/ VA AREA (Travel and lodging not provided, with exceptions for lead roles) Episode 201: Shoot date(s): 9/10/17 – 9/14/17… Read more »

Improvisation & Character Development Course This multi-week course starts Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:30-8:30 pm Why do I need to Improv? If you ever plan on auditioning for a role, it is essential. Can you improv a scene on the spot? Can you be present in the moment and create an inspiring and spontaneous performance without a… Read more »

“What Lies Upstream” is a critically-acclaimed film about the water crisis in WV and in Flint MI.  Virginia native Vincent Sweeney shot this doc. with producer Cullen Hoback.  The project is beginning its Virginia theater tour after having shown at festivals nationwide. The team behind the project is currently performing water and soil testing in… Read more »

HOMELAND Season 7 – Seeking Background Actors – VIRGINIA Showtime’s Emmy Award winning series HOMELAND is seeking extras to participate in the filming of Season 7 in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. Filming in Virginia will start in September 2017 and go through February 2018. Extras Casting Director, Kendall Cooper, is seeking people of all… Read more »

Arlington Independent Media is accepting applications for a part time Production Assistant. 15-20 hours per week, both daytime and evening weekend shifts Top rated independent media training and production facility   Send resume and cover letter to: Lauree McArdle at [email protected] with “Production Assistant position” in the subject line Or mail to: Arlington Independent Media,… Read more »

Environmental Film Festival Thursday, August 24, 7PM – E Street Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 Post-screening discussion with producer Sidney Beaumont and Mary Anne Hitt, Director of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal moderated by Steven Mufson (Washington Post). * Tickets $10-  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/environmental-film-festival-from-the-ashes-tickets-36586303619?ref=ebtnebtckt From the Ashes (2017, USA, 82 min) captures Americans in communities… Read more »

James River Film Society presents a rare east coast screening of TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK!  Turn It Around : The Story of East Bay Punk explores Northern California’s pivotal role in evolution of punk rock – the loud, intense and anti-authoritarian philosophy of music and politics that arose in the late 1970s.… Read more »