WIFV Advisory Committee member and Spotlight on Screenwriters founder/creator, Monica Lee Bellais is a Co-Executive Producer of WAKEFIELD, which is screening at E Street Cinema May 26 – June 1, 2017.   SYNOPSIS: What would your life look like without you in it? Outwardly, Howard Wakefield (Bryan Cranston) is the picture of success. He has a… Read more »

Long Story Short Media, a creative content agency based in Washington, D.C. is seeking to employ an Executive Assistant to the CEO, starting immediately. Interested applicants please forward a resume, cover letter and references to Katy Schaper at [email protected] Detailed job description below.   Job Description:    Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the… Read more »

“Stuck” – Staged Table Read Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm The Mix Gallery 12 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220   Walking Under the Influence presents: STUCK! A brand new short film from the mind of Praheme, creator of the award winning film Troop 491: the Adventures of the Muddy Lions (2013). STUCK is a… Read more »

John Moon will be hosting a 3 evening 9-hour workshop will take place on Sundays, June 11, 18 and 25.   Geared primarily for stage actors with little or no film experience this workshop is designed to cover the basics of working on camera. All work is recorded so that you can learn to examine… Read more »

Hello Filmmakers ! The James River Film Society is excited to announce the 2017 James River Short Films competition! Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Film Office and the James River Film Society, this juried contest will be awarding $2000 in prizes to the first, second and third place winners. The entry fee is $20 through FilmFreeway. So if you… Read more »

Initial Contract: 8-to-12 weeks   The Teaching Company has a need for a creative Freelance Video Editor who can enhance long-form educational content with engaging visuals.  Working toward a deadline under the direction of a Producer, you are part of a team that includes graphics, intellectual property, and sound design.   Must be willing to… Read more »

CAMMO is looking for a shooter on Jun 4, Sunday 10-1 Need a shooter to get quick interview, testimonials from the children’s choir who is performing in Studio to record a song for the first time. Very real shooting to be able to add to other video’s to document what the children of CAMMO do.… Read more »

The Smithsonian, National Museum of African American History and Culture Presents: Remembering World War I—The Battlefield and Beyond May 25, 2017, 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM, Oprah Winfrey Theater, NMAAHC You are invited to our second in a series of Military History Centennial of World War I Public Programs to commemorate the participation of African… Read more »

Looking for Non-Union and Union Talent for a Student Thesis Short Film in Falls Church, VA. Casting Call Auditions will be Tuesday, May 23rd – Friday, May 26th. Dirty Dishes is about a dispirited 1950’s housewife who desires a life outside of her home, but must first confront her sink full of dirty dishes. Looking… Read more »

VCUarts Cinema is seeking Latinx extras of all ages and genders to be a part of their film, “Tom and Ramon”. Shooting dates will be June 5-9 in Richmond, VA. Email [email protected] if interested.

The Christian Broadcasting Network is looking for a non-union actor to play an older John Adams in an upcoming non-profit television segment.   Preferably, looking for a re-enactor who has their own wardrobe kit.   Location: Smithfield, VA Date: Friday, June 9th Time: 5:30pm to 9:30pm Role: Male, Caucasian, Age (45-60), Non-speaking Pay: $150   Please… Read more »

Award-winning New York member Lily Rivlin presents the DC premiere of a very inspiring and timely film, HEATHER BOOTH: CHANGING THE WORLD, at the Avalon Theatre on Tuesday, June 7, at 8:00 pm. Rivlin, known for making films about women change-makers, has focused this new film the indomitable Heather Booth, activist and community organizer. Heather… Read more »

Production Assistant wanted for part-time, paid internship at a small production company which is producing a weekly video podcast on finance, culture and politics.   Candidate must be dependable, professional and resourceful, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. We’re looking for an enthusiastic personality, someone who is looking to learn new things, and… Read more »

The Falls Church office of Carlyn Davis Casting is currently offering part time  internships for the 2017 Summer Semester. These internships are unpaid, but school credit and travel stipend is offered. You do not have to be a student to intern.   Carlyn Davis office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:15am to 5:30pm. The internship starts on… Read more »

Thirty-eight films from high school filmmakers across the Commonwealth have been designated as Official Selections of the VHSL Film Festival and will be honored with a screening at the festival, which will be held at Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Avenue, June 2-3. Each screening segment will be followed by audience choice… Read more »

The Hampton Roads Caribbean Film Festival (HRCFF) begins the tradition of celebrating vibrant and unique stories from the Caribbean and its diaspora, across Hampton Roads, Virginia. The Hampton Roads region is home to a blended mix of residents from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The Caribbean-American community shares a great part of the region’s history and… Read more »

WJLA/NewsChannel 8, in the Washington, DC area, is seeking a full-time Associate Producer.   Responsibilities Writing copy for newscasts and talk shows News, entertainment and community events segment booking and producing Back up line producing of talk shows and newscasts Assisting Producers with finding stories Posting stories online and to social media Assisting with other… Read more »

  WJLA-TV/NewsChannel 8 has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our (morning, evening, or weekend) newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Assignment Desk on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the… Read more »

The Cultural Services of the French Embassy are pleased to announce the French Film Series “Once Upon a Time: From Books to Movies.”  Classic tales from France come to the big screen through the eyes of French directors, from master Jean Renoir to contemporary voice Christophe Honoré.   Beauty and the Beast June 13 |… Read more »

The VFF at Violet Crown Series continues on Tuesday, May 23 with The Teacher, a Slovak-language dramedy set in 1983 in Bratislava, where a new middle school teacher is turning life upside down for parents and students. It slowly becomes clear that perhaps the pupils’ grades are related to how willing their parents are to help her with… Read more »

Monday, May 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM Take a deep dive into the advanced features of Final Draft 10!  Find out how to number scenes, track draft revisions through a production, and how  you can use Final Draft to help create a shooting schedule. From outline to production, ScriptNotes to SmartType, learn how to take… Read more »

The 5th Annual Skyline Indie Film Fest’s call for entries is now open! Submit today with discount code DocsatSkIFF at Film Freeway for a 25% savings on your submission fee! Join them this September 7th-10th in Old Town Winchester, VA for four days of independent films as they foster the indie spirit with narrative, documentary and experimental films of all genres, features… Read more »

Actors:  Scene-1 in DC is excited to be hosting a workshop with Casting Director Donna McKenna.  Learn how to:  * think outside the box in the audition room,  * how to figure out more information about your character, * how to really challenge yourself as an actor. * Get one-on-one feedback and direction.   *… Read more »

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!  … Read more »