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 »

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 »

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 »

DEADLINE REMINDER 2016-2017 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) – FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE:  THURSDAY, SEPT 1ST *Get $5 off the below entry fee prices with the discount code provided below ·         Features:  $75 / Shorts:  $65 ·         Festival accepts: Films, screenplays, web series, music videos ·         Categories: All category types and genres welcome ·         Enter Today via: Film Freeway HERE or Withoutabox HERE Discount Code: RVAFILM17 (discount… Read more »

FLOWSTATE Films is looking for an experienced sound person in Roanoke, VA for Saturday, October 15th for a full day shoot.  We will be filming three different on-camera interviews, possibly in different locations. Please email resume or referrals to Kiley Kraskouskas at [email protected]. Please also include day rates. This is for the historical documentary, Black Diplomacy. You… Read more »

522 Productions, located in Alexandria, Va is searching for freelance motionographers with at least 3-5 years’ experience to work on upcoming animated video projects with timelines running between September and early November. Please e-mail the studio director, Jackie Ho, at [email protected] if you are interested.

Our Untitled Civil War series will be filming between August through to November 2016. This season focuses on the events and people before, during and after the American Civil War. We will be portraying events that led up to the American Civil War, what our country looked like during the war, and how our country… Read more »

Take a first look at Moonlit Wings top-rated Fall acting classes. Ages 4 to 17 meet weekly at three different locations in Northern VA starting mid-September. [ View the Schedule ] Our classes remain the most affordable in the area and “parent approved” thanks to our partnership with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Back-to-school is around… Read more »

PA needed for Wednesday morning August 31st for a job in Burke Va. 1) Job pays $175 for the day 2) PA needs to have car to get to site 3) PA will be responsible for a) setting up lights (moving them from different locations at direction of cameraman) b) logging c) slating shots (if… Read more »

“Full Speed Ahead” US Navy Protocol Video (Non-Union) Production Company: Metro Productions Casting Director: Anne Chapman, CSA Casting Assistants: Mary Kathryn Severin & Tracia Austin   Audition Dates: Tuesday, August 30th & Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 Callback Date: Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 Audition Location: Richmond, Virginia   Shoot Dates/Location: September 19th-23rd, 2016, Norfolk Naval Base,… Read more »

James River Short Films Call for Submissions! : James River Film Society JAMES RIVER SHORT FILMS – December 2nd, 2016 Co-sponsored by the VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2016  $2,000 IN PRIZES! GUIDELINES: WHAT IS JAMES RIVER SHORTS? James River Shorts is a mini-festival devoted to the short. The centerpiece is a juried competition… Read more »

Picture Road Productions is looking for a full-time wear-lots-of-hats individual to join our new and growing production company. Based in Washington, DC, with 20+ years of experience in making non-scripted television, we need someone who can write, talk, create, administrate, do expenses, manage schedules and answer phones. Being a fast, creative and error-free writer is… Read more »