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 »

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 »

Thank you all for your overwhelming interest in our event, however, the panel discussion has been postponed and will NOT be taking place on October 8, 2016. We will be holding it in 2017 – please stay tuned for more updates. A huge shout out to our amazing panelists and special guests…we look forward to… Read more »

The Virginia Film Office Presents A Film & TV Training Seminar GRIP TRAINING FOR TV AND FILM This 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,… Read more »

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 »

On-Camera Acting Intensive  with Eva DeVirgilis Saturday, October 22, 1pm-5pm  $100 10% Discount for Current VPA Members For the adult actor who is ready to break into the Film Industry With Film and TV acting opportunities exploding into the Mid-Atlantic Region, are you ready to book a Principal or Guest- Star role? To be competitive… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Train with Acting Coach & Coney Island Star, AARON JACKSON Next Week  – July 14th & 15th Learn the Ins and Outs of Acting for FILM/TV Aaron Jackson’s Classes give you the tools you need to be a successful working actor. He has helped hundreds of students launch their careers and achieve their goals. Aaron… Read more »

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 »

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 »

In this class, equally suitable for fiction writers, screenwriters, and TV writers, we will view and analyze various movie scenes and dissect them to see what makes the characters memorable. You will learn the power of subtext: how to embed details of motivation—thoughts, wants, goals, secrets, flaws, and delusions—into physical behavior, speech patterns, and specific… Read more »

Introducing Weekly Classes directed by DC & NYC acting pros at three locations in NOVA. Alice & Mad Hatter’s Wonderland Adventure – ages 4-6 Action Spotlight – ages 7-11 Light’s Camera Action – ages 11-14 Advanced Acting – ages 14-17 Class meets once a week in the evening for 1-1.5 hours. Two summer semesters available,… Read more »

Learn from Coach to Disney Stars, Sheri Lahris! Sheri will be hosting a mini-session at a very reasonable rate and giving monologue critique after a warm up session of Improv! Every actor should have a monologue ready to go, but Sheri will let you know what you are doing right and what you can fix… Read more »