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Washington DC- Actor round table- Oct. 27th- Fee:$10

Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM This month, Cheryl Felicia Rhoads will be sharing her insight and experience in television acting! Cheryl Felicia Rhoads has been an actress, writer, director, and acting coach in Los Angeles for twenty years. She relocated to teach acting… Read more »

Norfolk – ODU hiring adjuncts – Spring 2017 – Paid

Old Dominion University is hiring adjunct faculty for Spring 2017 to teach “Introduction to Filmmaking”, the gateway course for production in ODU’s Film Program. The course covers the basics of camera operation, sound recording, lighting, and editing. Candidates would ideally have a MFA in a production related discipline and prior teaching experience.  Minimum qualification is… Read more »

Charlottesville, VA – The Actor’s Persona, an arvold.education class – Nov. 13 – Ticketed Event

please join us for an upcoming arvold.education class led by Erica Arvold & Richard Warner:  the actor’s persona: honing your craft through self-awareness What’s your type…and how can knowing your type help your career?  Knowing your professional persona is a valuable tool that can guide and inform your career growth.  Participants will explore how an actor can… Read more »

Richmond – Voice Over Acting Course – Nov. 1 – Tuition

Final Act Drama Presents…   Start your Voice Over Career Course 5 week Voice Acting course starts  November 1, 2016 For those who have always wanted to be the voice of an animated character, record Radio or TV commercials, narrate books, introduce movie trailers, or be the voice of one of a million companies, services, brands or products, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!   Are you the Voice?   Technical… Read more »

Fairfax, Virginia -GRIP Training for TV & Film 2 Day Seminar -Oct. 15 & 16-Fee $125, $75 for VPA members

The Virginia Film Office Presents A Film & TV Training Seminar GRIP TRAINING FOR TV AND FILMThis two-day workshop will provide practical training for an entry-level position in the grip department of a film or television production.  The course will include the tools needed to walk confidently onto any commercial, television, new media, theatre, or… Read more »

Richmond, VA- Beginner Acting Workshop- 9/24- Fee: $75

Liquid will be offering a workshop this weekend: Monologue/Character Development Workshop – Beginner Part 1 Saturday, September 24th, 2016 9 am – 12 noon Liquid – 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Suite 193, Richmond, VA  23235 Rate $75 per person  (Nonrefundable but can apply credit in extenuating circumstances.  Contact:  [email protected] with questions) Attendees will learn: What… Read more »

Richmond, Va -Drone Cinematography 101- 9/17- $99 +

One-day forum with panel discussion to better understand UAV/Drone filming including regulations, restrictions, fees, camera options, FAA paperwork and much more. Workshop will also include hands-on demonstrations with small, medium and full-sized “heavy lifter” aircraft. DJI, the market leader in easy-to-fly drones and aerial photography systems, has generously provided a brand new Phantom 3 Standard… Read more »

NOVA/DC – Producing Master Class: Film Financing – Sept. 19

Producing Master Class: Film Financing Join WIFV for a master class on film financing that discusses the options beyond crowdfunding, grants, and credit cards. Ari Pinchot of Crystal City Entertainment and Marina Martins of Pigmental Studios will share their experiences in securing equity investors and organizing a film fund for their projects. This is a class to provide you… Read more »

Richmond – Drone Training – Sept. 17

Drone Cinematography 101 Elevate Your Film Production Sept. 17th, 2016 This one-day forum with panel discussion is designed to provide practical information to photographers and videographers interested UAV/Drone Filming. This program is offered by Virginia’s CCWA: Community College Workforce Alliance in partnership with the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance. There will be a panel of… Read more »

Falls Church- Fall Acting Classes for Ages 4 to 17- $14 and up

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 »

Washington DC- Georgetown University: Fall Screenwriting Classes

Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education is offering two 6-week classes – Introduction to Screenwriting and Advanced Screenwriting: Narrative Workshop – on our new campus at 640 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.  Classes are taught by Kevin Downs, an independent filmmaker/writer who has written screenplays and held key creative positions with several Academy, Emmy… Read more »

Richmond – Drone Cinematography 101 – September 2016

Drone Cinematography 101: Elevating Your Film Production In partnership with the Virginia Film Office and the Virginia Production Alliance, CCWA provides a series of training opportunities to meet the demands of increasing film projects in the Greater Richmond region.  This upcoming course is aimed at helping Virginia filmmakers learn how to best incorporate the use of… Read more »

RICHMOND – So Your Child Wants to be an Actor, a panel discussion – $50/$80 – Oct 8

So, your child wants to be an actor.  Fantastic!   But…what’s the next step?    It’s a question asked by seasoned child actors with their parent/guardians as well as those brand new to the business. Please join us for a panel discussion on how to begin – and continue – navigating the film and television industry as a professional actor, specifically… Read more »

NOVA – Kids Performing Arts Camp – $43 per day

Moonlit Wing’s next Performing Arts Camp begins Monday. Sessions all summer, some already SOLD OUT at select locations but available at others – luckily we have four venues: Springfield, Falls Church, McLean, and Herndon. Young performers (ages 7-14) act in a new show directed by DC & NYC pros. Teens (ages 14-17) run “Behind-the-Scenes”. Register… Read more »

Richmond & Hampton Roads – Your Screenplay Sucks! Seminar – July 9 & 10

Screenwriters! Final Draft and the VPA are bringing you “Your Screenplay Sucks!” an awesome event that brings WGA member, produced-scriptwriter, and published author William M. Akers to Virginia to speak about the essentials of screenwriting and how to make sure yours “doesn’t suck”. He presents insights and lessons learned having written for actors, producers, television… Read more »

“Your Screenplay Sucks” Seminar – $15-$50 – July 9 & 10

We at Final Draft are pleased to sponsor “Your Screenplay Sucks” and welcome William M. Akers to this VPA event. Will is a lifetime member of WGA, a produced scriptwriter, a published author and a university teacher.  An abridged version of his European event, Will covers the essentials you need to know to make sure your screenplay doesn’t… Read more »