A local high school video/film department is looking for a speaker for their production class.  They are hoping to have someone in the industry to talk to the high school kids about what it’s like in the field, etc.  Unfortunately this is a volunteer job.  But it’s a wonderful chance to help educate up and… Read more »

WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 6:30 pm WHERE: 1233 20th Street NW, Washington DC COST: $15 WIFV Members / $30 General Public Are you between jobs? Looking for something new? Would just like to update and perfect your resume? This Weds One kicks off WIFV’s three part series of career building workshops. Hear from industry… Read more »

FEE: $265 Two full days of instruction in edged weapons, unarmed, thrusting weapons, firearms, and action oriented filmmaking, S/FX, and editing Great facilities Lunch provided Weapons and Equipment provided Workshop T-Shirt included The staff for The Virginia Beach BASH Stage and Screen Combat Workshop 2018 (March 24 & 25) is set and do they have a… Read more »

Casting Call for short Student Film 14th & Grady 14th & Grady is a short film written, directed and produced by University of Virginia students. The film touches on race and the criminal justice system. They are looking for two African-American boys ages 7-11 as well as other children of all ethnicity to serve as… Read more »

Tuesday night, Feb 27th, is the annual State of the Industry sponsored by Virginia Production Alliance. The event will be held at Dupont Sustainable Solutions, 500 Studio Drive, Va Beach, 23452 Doors open at 6PM (check in starts at 5:30PM) and will roll on until 9PM. There will be food, music, Vendors and prizes. In… Read more »

Ages 7-14 put on two new shows, Pitch Perfect Jr. and Despicable You at Moonlit Wings Award-Winning ACTion! Spring Break Camps – plus acting games, improv, swim-time and more. NOW REGISTERING – limited space available. FEE: $255 for in county; $270 for out of county participants DATES: Meets 9am to 4pm- March 26-30, 2018 LOCATIONS: 3 available- Falls Church,… Read more »

Don’t miss your chance to meet Lesli Linka Glatter, director of the Showtime drama HOMELAND! On Saturaday, February 17 at 4:00pm, she will join WIFV and FAVS/George Mason to discuss her television/film career and what she sees as the future of storytelling. This is your opportunity to meet a ground-breaking director and ask her your… Read more »

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Founders Hall (George Mason University) Room 134, 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA Lesli Linka Glatter, director of the Showtime drama HOMELAND, will join WIFV and FAVS/George Mason on Saturday, February 17 at 4:00 pm to discuss her television/film career and what she sees as the future of storytelling.  Of… Read more »

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington D.C. How do you tell a story in just 90 seconds?  Join the Narrative Directors Roundtable and learn some tips and tricks from Zahra Shahhatami. William R. Coughlan will be screening three of his award-winning shorts and share his experiences in… Read more »

ACTORS (adults & kids) – Moonlit Wings is bringing you PILOT SEASON PREP with incredible VIP’s directly from NYC to DC on March 17, 2018 Meet two Award-winning NY Casting Directors Jen Rudin (former Disney casting executive & author of “Confessions of a Casting Director), Barry Shapiro (cast over 8500+ commercials) and prominent VA Talent… Read more »

The deadline to apply for the 2018 Docs In Progress Fellowship is midnight tonight (Tuesday, January 16). Now in its sixth year, this program provides up to ten documentary filmmakers from across the Washington DC/Baltimore Metro area a dedicated peer group and professional development opportunities, including a trip to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.… Read more »

Changing Behavior with Games Learn about historical and contemporary practices, the work coming out of the studio Lindsay directs, and the $350,000 / 3-year research in news and games the AU Game Lab produced. Professor Lindsay Grace will also talk about Cuba’s first independent game maker who won celebrity status in 2017 simply for being… Read more »

Tell Your Story to Virginia Lawmakers Every year we hold “Film Day” at the Virginia General Assembly building, but this year that structure is beginning a four-year renovation, and lawmakers’ offices have been moved to the Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street in Richmond. The temporary building isn’t large enough to accommodate public gatherings, so… Read more »

Improv and Frozen-Inspired acting classes begin soon for ages 4-14 in Northern Virginia. Classes will meet weekly at several locations in Fairfax County. Space is limited! 7-Week Sessions at: Sangster Elementary (Springfield) begins Tuesday Jan 9 Providence RECenter (Falls Church) begins Saturday Jan 13 Spring Hill RECenter (McLean) begins Thursday Jan 18 Waples Mill Elementary… Read more »

  Animators Roundtable: Interface Media Group Where: 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 When: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM WIFV Members Free, Non-Members $10 Register Here Creating Visually Compelling Animation for Documentary Film Brian Monroe, 3D Animator at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, has extensive experience creating 2 & 3D animation… Read more »

Q & A with Women in Film and Video Join Women in Film and Video on for another fun and informative gathering of film professionals. This month’s line up features Melissa Houghton from WIFV (Women in Film & Video) to tell us what’s new and answer any questions. There will be door prizes and you can… Read more »

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Directing and Screenwriting Institution: George Mason University Location: Fairfax, VA Category: Faculty – Communications – Film and Video   Type: Full Time Department: College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) Online App. Form: http://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/41670 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Directing and Screenwriting The George Mason University Film and Video Studies (FAVS) program, within the College of Visual and… Read more »

Scene 1 welcomes back casting director Matthew Maisto. Currently working on the groundbreaking HBO series Insecure, Matthew also helped cast blockbusters like The Hobbit, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Foxcatcher.   In this workshop Matthew will cover on-camera audition techniques, creative thinking about scenes, and much more! Date & Time: Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:30… Read more »

Moonlit Wings Productions Presents: Broadway Bound Camp Performers dive into the Broadway biz with new performance challenges daily at Moonlit Wing’s Broadway Bound, a special two-day acting camp for all levels. This camp is also loaded with improvisation games, character creation and creative surprises from our DC and NYC professional teaching artists. Watch the Performing Arts Camp… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents: Acting for Film and Television Course 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 character development, improvisation, movement and speech dynamics. As an added bonus, students from this class also get represented by Final… Read more »

Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival In its inaugural year, the Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival will feature over a dozen critically-acclaimed films celebrating Native American culture. This exciting and interactive, three day event is FREE and will feature several special guests, including directors, comedians, musicians, dancers and live performances celebrating Native American… Read more »

The Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographers offers approximately $10,000 worth of gear and accessories loaned on a rolling basis to any narrative short, music video, or feature film project to be shot by a female cinematographer. Recipients of the grant receive a loaned camera package for up to 21 production days. Deadline: Ongoing Application Fee: Free… Read more »

Top LA-based voice over coach and actor David Sobolov will be giving 4 workshops at Blue Room Studios in Herndon, VA   Sat., 10/28 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (youth) & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (youth)  Sun., 10/29 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (youth) & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (adult)  … Read more »

***Deadline EXTENDED to 10/14/17 (Due to natural disasters) Applications are now being accepted for the fall Roy W. Dean Film Grant.   Winner receives $3,000 cash, $30,000 in film services to shoot and finish their project, including a film score!  Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society.  Projects can be documentaries, short films, features,… Read more »