The 4th annual Global Impact Film Festival will be held August 24-26 2018 at the Renaissance Marriott in downtown Washington, DC. Submissions for narrative and documentary shorts 30 minutes or less are currently being accepted at https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalImpactDC and https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=15022 For more information, go to http://globalimpactfilmfest.org or email [email protected] NOTE: If you submit through https://filmfreeway.com/, you… Read more »

The 15th Annual DC Shorts Film Festival and 12th Screenplay Competition LAST CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS! Film Entry Deadline: April 15, 2018 Screenplay Entry Deadline: April 30, 2018 Festival: September 7-16, 2018 Named the “Coolest Short Film Festival” and “A Festival Worth the Submission Fee” by Moviemaker Magazine, the 15th DC Shorts Film Festival and… Read more »

FAIRFAX, VA CAPITAL FILM MARKET Attention all filmmakers, actors, producers, & industry professionals!!   The Capital Film Market, in conjunction with the Northern VA International Film Festival is proud to present an exclusive seminar &; discussion with Batman Executive Producer, Michael Uslan, Marc Clebanoff (Odyssey Motion Pictures), Jason Brubaker (Distribber), & Phil Gorn (Wonderphil Wntertainment) on April… Read more »

The April film is DOEVILLE by Kathryn Pasternak.   Synopsis: DOEVILLE follows farmer Gail Rose as she struggles to keep a promise made to her late husband Alex — to keep his beloved deer farm alive — here in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. It’s impossible to predict how Gail’s story ends… but… Read more »

Save the Date – NOVA State of the Industry – May 22 The First Northern Virginia State of the Industry will be held at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center (3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030) from 6PM – 9PM. Organizations who wish to be an exhibitor can sign up by contacting 703-645-4044. (VPA sponsors will… Read more »

World premiere of Truth or Dare with director Jeff Wadlow   When and Where: April 9th | Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre | Charlottesville, VA Cost: Reception/Screening/Q&A: $25 Purchase here Screening/Q&A: $15 Purchase here Late Night Screening: $10 Purchase here   Join Charlottesville native Jeff Wadlow (Kick Ass 2) for the world premiere of his feature… Read more »

World premiere of Truth or Dare with director Jeff Wadlow April 9th | Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre | Charlottesville, VA Join Charlottesville native Jeff Wadlow (Kick Ass 2) for the world premiere of his feature film Truth or Dare, starring Lucy Hale.  The film, produced by Blumhouse Productions (Get Out, Happy Death… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 31st Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, and experimental projects. Each year, the VFF brings in a fascinating selection of guests, from internationally acclaimed directors and actors to professors and leading cultural experts who lead discussions that… Read more »

The Richmond International Film & Music Festival is right around the corner! RIFF will feature more than 150 films from over 35 countries to be screened over seven days, plus local, national, and international music acts. The RIFF Box Office is officially open and located at MADE: A Carytown Pop Up, a block away from the Byrd Theatre.… Read more »

We are thrilled to announce that award-winning journalist and UVA alumna Katie Couric will be in Charlottesville on Wednesday, April 4 to present two special preview screenings and discussions of an episode of her new National Geographic series, America Inside Out with Katie Couric. The episode to be screened is titled Re-Righting History and centers around the battle over removing Confederate monuments and renaming… Read more »

Casting Director Chad Darnell (Permanent, Imperium, Mercy Street) will be in Richmond, VA this weekend teaching a workshop. See details below. Sign up asap as space is limited.   TRADE SECRETS (The 2018 Check-Up) So you want to be a working actor? What are you doing right and more importantly… what are you doing WRONG? This two-day… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Annual General Meeting & Executive Board Election Date and Time – Tuesday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 PM Networking begins at 6:30 PM Meeting begins at 7:00 PM   Location – WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond VA 23235   VPA Members- free Non-Members- $5 (cash or check at the door)  

25th James River Film Festival – celebrating the art of cinema since 1994  Date: March 13th – 18th Location: Various locations around Richmond Full Schedule: http://www.jamesriverfilm.org/2018/02/25th-annual-jrff-program-2018/ Tickets: http://shop.jamesriverfilm.org/index.aspx?pageid=3092258&category=2967399&sort=name&Page=1   Special guests include: Director Kelly Reichardt , (Old Joy, Wendy and Lucy , Certain Women) Guitarist/ composer and four time guest Gary Lucas , (Captain Beefheart’s Magic band , Gods… Read more »

Date and Time: April 7 & 8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Workforce Development & Conference Center 1651 Parham Road, Richmond VA, 23228 Cost: $150, $75 for VPA members, students, and military Information and Registration: here Film Industry Training:  This two-day program is designed to provide beginning and advanced practical training for individuals seeking… Read more »

Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival will be hosting a sneak preview screening at the Byrd Theatre on Tuesday, March 20th.  March is Women’s History Month and Pocahontas Reframed–Native American Storytellers Film Festival is proud to present two films about Amazing and Historically Important Native Women: Wilma Mankiller and Pearl Carter Scott MANKILLER– 7:00… Read more »

The Washington, D.C. Film Society presents “And the Winner Is…” the 26th Annual Party to Watch the Oscars® LIVE on the Big Screen!   SUNDAY, MARCH 4 6:00 pm – Tickets on sale 6:30 pm – Doors/Red Carpet broadcast 8:00 pm – Oscars broadcast   ARLINGTON CINEMA ‘N’ DRAFTHOUSE 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA   Hosted by Film… Read more »

Solas Nua presents the Capital Irish Film Festival at the AFI in Silver Spring  March 1st- March 4th Now in its twelfth year, the Capital Irish Film Festival continues to champion emerging Irish talent. The festival hosts  a wide range of Irish films including oscar nominated film, The Breadwinner. The programme closes with The Farthest, followed by a Q&A moderated by Ambassador… Read more »

Event Details: Monday, March 5, 2018 6:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington, DC Free WIFV Members | $10 General Public Will you be working on a film in the next year? Attend the Stonehenge Auditions to find that talent that will make your idea come to life! 40+ actors will be… 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 »

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 »

Meet & Perform for 3 TV Casting Directors/Agents at “NYC to DC” Pilot Season Prep on March 17, 2018 with our VIP All-Day Pass giveaway! FREE to submit your email and enter the contest (no fee), click here – open to both adults and kids ages 7 and up.

Nespresso Talents is back! This year, the contest for vertical short films is challenging creators with a new call to action: “The difference she makes.” They want you to share stories of women who make a difference. Join them in casting a light on their achievements, the small ordinary ones and the big extraordinary ones. They’re… 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 »