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 »

PRODUCTION INDUSTRY MIXER / MEET AND GREET THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 Virginia Production Alliance – ASK AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER EVENT   Content creation can be a legal minefield. Get candid answers to YOUR QUESTIONS about the entertainment business and the law at 7 PM on September 28th at ThunderShot Studios (Directions Link) in Fairfax, Virginia… Read more »

5 Week Voice Acting Course. Technical hands on training Each student will record their final project in one of the top recording studios in Virginia! Learn the right voice technique for the right project! Learn what equipment you need to get started! Record your project with a professional sound engineer! Learn genres like:  Radio, Audio Books, Documentaries,… Read more »

AFRIKANA FILM FESTIVAL Afrikana is a film festival dedicated to showcasing the cinematic works of people of color from around the world. We place a special focus on the global Black narrative. Our mission is to present high-quality, well-crafted stories that celebrate the diaspora and encourage people to connect. FESTIVAL LINE UP  Thursday: The Valentine   … Read more »

ScriptDC Conference ScriptDC supports the work of directors, producers, actors, and writers with seminars that provide access to talented media professionals willing to share their expertise.  This year five master classes, critiques, and workshops will allow you to focus on what you want to accomplish creatively this year!   November 17-19 American University School of… Read more »

Improvisation & Character Development Course This multi-week course starts Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:30-8:30 pm Why do I need to Improv? If you ever plan on auditioning for a role, it is essential. Can you improv a scene on the spot? Can you be present in the moment and create an inspiring and spontaneous performance without a… Read more »

The Institute for Documentary Filmmaking is an advanced, six-month, nine-credit program that leads to a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking.
 It is held annually between January and June at George Washington University and has been named one of the top ten documentary film programs in the nation. The 2018 Institute begins January 16 and goes… Read more »

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, or web series.  Deadline for submission is… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance is launching a monthly screening of short films and table reads by Richmond-area filmmakers.   The RVA Filmmaker Showcase will have a five-month run beginning in September 2017, and will include filmmaker Q&A and a monthly audience award. Each recognized film will be featured on the VPA’s online film room, and… Read more »

Acting for Film and Television Course  This multi-week course starts July 25, 2017 Class sessions held at:  Community Idea Station Studios 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA 23235 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm       804-858-3446   ​Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films,  and TV performance.… Read more »