This year Arvold continues to expand arvold.education, inspired by their work with fellow artists who share their passion to raise the bar through training and collaboration. Here’s a one-stop arvold.education guide through May.  Each offering is unique and tailored to a different aspect of the craft. MASTER SCENE STUDY with Richard Warner  a 6-week course beginning Feb… Read more »

Registration now OPEN for acting CAMPS this Spring & Summer, plus classes. Springfield • Falls Church • McLean • Herndon • Great Falls Classes for ages 4 to 17, by age group. Camps for ages 7-14, all levels welcome. Too old for camp? Ages 14-17 click here for Teens Behind-the-Scenes program.  

The MA Producing Film, Television and Video graduate program in the School of Communication at American University is now taking applications for cohort 23 which will start classes on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  The program, which began in 1995, focuses on the knowledge, tools and experiences required to be a successful producer of long form… Read more »

Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Rep is pleased to offer this workshops taught by Emma Orelove. When: Saturday, February 11th from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Where: Virginia Repertory Children’s Theater at the Shops at Willow Lawn Ages: 14 and up Cost: $30 *Space is limited Get the experience of working in a one-on-one classroom… Read more »

The Tryka Film Coalition is a STUDENT RUN filmmaking community consisting of, and for, high school filmmakers, actors, designers, musicians and artists in the DMV area. The group has monthly meetings where students hear from professional guest speakers, listen to and give feedback on scripts, and socialize with other teenagers with an interest and focus… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents Auditions and Cold Reads Course This 5-week course starts February 21, 2017     Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm You got an audition tomorrow, can you book the job? Learn auditioning & cold reading skills so you stand out of the crowd! They will teach you to: analyze a scene quickly –  read sentences, not words from your script –  research your role – sell yourself… Read more »

Moonlit Wings Productions is thrilled to support New York Actors Connection’s return to The Little Theatre of Alexandria on April 7-9, 2017 for on-camera classes with SIX Casting Directors visiting from NYC! Use code MOONLITWINGS to save $200 off the weekend event when you register before the end of the month. For more information and… Read more »

Richard Harrington: AfterEffects Expert Wednesday, January 25 6:30 to 8pm RHED Pixel, Inc. 107 Park Place Falls Church, VA 22046 (Orange Line/East Falls Church) Register Here Almost every animator and editor works with AfterEffects. Join DC expert Rich Harrington as he demos some of his favorite tips and tricks, what he sees coming down the… Read more »

Please join the DC Independent Film Festival and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts on: Saturday February 18, 2017 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT LAW 101 – Intellectual Property and Beyond A macro level discussion about copyright, trademark, fair use, licensing, options, using images/music, WGA registration, releases, film permits, location considerations, and legal considerations… Read more »

You are invited to join the Afrikana Film Festival as they present their second annual, Evening with an Icon! Presented annually during Black History Month, Evening with an Icon celebrates the contributions of cultural icons that have helped to shape the social, political, and artistic landscape. As their film selection this year, they are excited… Read more »

WHAT: Free LED Tape and Wireless DMX Workshop Want to understand how to incorporate LED tape into your shots? Want to control your lights remotely via wireless signal? Join Barbizon Lighting and City Theatrical and learn all about LED tape and Wireless DMX.  This is a free workshop but space is limited so please RSVP using… Read more »

New Equestrian Workshops for 2017 dates have been announced! Sign up NOW! Spots fill super fast for this popular workshop. Bonus Offer: Participants who are already registered for the Extreme Equestrian Adventure in May can take this workshop as a refresher for only $20! Email [email protected] for how to register at this price. January 28th:… Read more »

Explore new ways women are breaking barriers in the film industry. This program will explore how the internet and advances in technology have changed the landscape of filmmaking, particularly for women. Throughout the program enjoy screenings highlighting the legacy of ground-breaking movements in film such as the “L.A. Rebellion” of the 1960s, and the evolution… Read more »

Old Dominion University is hiring a Full-Time Lecturer in Film Production.  Candidates must have a Master’s degree, with a MFA or PhD preferred, and be available for full-time employment in Hampton Roads.  Especially interested in faculty that can manage live multi-camera TV productions.  Details are available on ODU’s Career page: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/4794

What: A new, curated, monthly Fall and Spring series of feature-length and short documentaries hosted by The Documentary Center at the George Washington University (GW). Each screening will be followed by a post-screening Q&A with a noted author, scholar, film critic, film director, or documentary forward-thinker. When: Screenings are held the second Thursday of every… Read more »

January is here already, so that means it is time for the next WIFV/Docs In Progress Doc Roundtable.  This is your chance to talk with filmmaker Brandon Kramer about ethics and making his latest feature, CITY OF TREES.   What: the Documentary Roundtable, a collaboration of WIFV and Docs-in-Progress When: Monday, January 9th, from 6:30-8:30 Where: Interface Media… Read more »

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents the World Premiere of   America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age Fri January 20 | 6:30–9:00 pm   VMFA is proud to sponsor the world premiere of another exquisite documentary film by writer/director Michael Maglaras and executive producer Terri Templeton from 217 Films in Connecticut. This will… Read more »

EXPLORE FREE EVENTS IN JANUARY.  This month, ArenaStage continues their celebration of the great American playwright Lillian Hellman with a series of events leading up to our second fully-staged Hellman production of the season, Watch on the Rhine. While all of these events are free, reservations are required, so click on the events you’d like to… Read more »

Workshops! Workshops! Workshops! Liquid Talent Agency has got an AMAZING lineup for January and Beyond.  Details for each located within the sign up link… Sign up NOW, limited spaces available! January 14: Nailing a Self Tape: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4faead29a6f94-nailing January 21: Monologue and Character Development: http://www.signupgenius.com/…/30e0f4faead29a6f94-monologuec… January 28: Nailing a Self Tape: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4faead29a6f94-nailing1 Email [email protected] for additional… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents Acting for Film and Television Course  This 5-week course starts January 10, 2017 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm 804-858-3446 http://www.finalactdrama.com/screen-acting.html Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films,  and TV performance.   Learn the fundamental acting skills like scene study, character development, improvisation, movement and speech… Read more »

It’s the end of the year, but it is not too early to start planning for January!  Don’t miss the next WIFV/Docs In Progress Doc Roundtable.  This is your chance to talk with filmmaker Brandon Kramer about ethics and making his latest feature, CITY OF TREES.   What: the Documentary Roundtable, a collaboration of Women In… Read more »

Applications Open for our 2017 IFP Labs (Narrative, Documentary, and Serialized Projects) on Tuesday, January 10th!   About the Program IFP’s unique year-long mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most:  through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films.  Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (<$1million), this highly immersive program provides filmmakers with the… Read more »

The Women’s Media Center has announced the training dates for the next WMC Progressive Women’s Voices trainings. WMC Progressive Women’s Voices is the premier media and leadership training program for women in the country. Participants represent a range of expertise and diversity across race, class, geography, sexual preference, ability, and generation. They receive advanced, comprehensive… Read more »

The 24th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film January 14 – 22, Norfolk /Virginia Beach The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film opens its 24th season on January 14.  Film lovers from all over are invited to see national and international movies from fascinating documentaries to full feature dramas created by award winning Jewish writers and filmmakers. … Read more »