Ann Cavanaugh and Shoshana Rosenbaum are hosting an informal backyard filmfest every Summer in Glover Park in June/July. They are interested in short films by local filmmakers (at this point, specifically animation or musical pieces) so please feel free to reach to them via email at [email protected] if you would like to submit your film along with… Read more »

Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF 2018)| CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: April 23 – April 29, 2018 Richmond International Film & Music Festival is April 23 – April 29, 2018 – and they’re looking for interested folks who would like to help out behind the scenes.  If you are interested in volunteering, please reply to [email protected]… Read more »

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Compensation: $75.00, Copy, Credit, Meals and the opportunity to work with RVA’s finest Filmmakers! Seeking: Caucasian Male, 55-65. (Irish accent preferable.) PRIEST, An ardent believer whose faith has recently been challenged and maligned by his granddaughter’s perpetual illness. Unable to reconcile his long-held beliefs with his circumstances, he grapples with… Read more »

After Effects Editor Needed for “Bravery”- Student Thesis Film Some of the tasks that are needed to complete this beautiful film directed by Sandra Demetrius and Produced by DeLora Lambert include but aren’t limited to: eliminate some writing on a dry erase board shot in the film remove posters on a wall in a bedroom… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival announced today that the 2018 VFF will take place from November 1-4 The 2018 Call for Entries is now OPEN!  For complete submission guidelines, visit virginiafilmfestival.org/submit-a-film/ All questions should be submitted to [email protected]   The Virginia Film Festival has also announced some exciting news for Virginia filmmakers with the debut of… Read more »

Ed Bowes, of the Richmond VA area,  will present a free one hour concert of his original instrumental music on Saturday, April 7th, at 4:00 PM, at St Michael’s Episcopal Church, located at 8706 Quaker Lane, Richmond, VA, 23235 (Bon Air).  The concert will also be a fundraiser for the charity “Rise Against Hunger”.  Ed… Read more »

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Compensation: $75.00, Copy, Credit, Meals and the opportunity to work with RVA’s finest Filmmakers! Seeking: Caucasian Male, 55-65. (Irish accent preferable.) PRIEST, An ardent believer whose faith has recently been challenged and maligned by his granddaughter’s perpetual illness. Unable to reconcile his long-held beliefs with his circumstances, he grapples with… Read more »

On February 23rd, Hampton Roads will be showing off their hottest short films at the Seven Cities Short Film Showcase! A 2-hour show full of tear-jerking, mouth-watering, heart-pounding local films you won’t want to miss! Bring your cast and crew to enjoy these cinematic spectacles, enter raffles, and cast your votes for the coveted Audience… Read more »

Liquid is casting COMMANDER – a feature filming in Virginia (Roanoke, Lynchburg areas anticipated). Below are the details and the breakdown. NOTE – Responses should be sent to: [email protected] and self-tapes will be due by 9 pm on Thursday, February 22.   Synposis: COMMANDER tells the story of the Power of Prayer set against the… 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 »

Central and Southwest Virginia’s Bike Shorts Film Festival is now accepting submissions for our 2018 screening. The Bike Shorts Film Festival features short films produced by local, national and international filmmakers featuring bicycles, bicyclists, and bicycling in interesting, creative, and surprising ways.  From music videos to zombie movies, the Bike Shorts Film Festival highlights some… Read more »

State of the Industry- Richmond Date and Time: 6-9pm Location: WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond VA 23235 The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY (SOI) is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. At this event film folks get together to share information ​about the industry.  One of the highlights of the evening is the expo,… Read more »

Looking for DC based Production Assistants Description of PA: Bright, motivated, and hardworking college students or college grads looking to make some cash and who can work a few full days from March 2-6. Job description below. Field Production Assistant for i24NEWS AIPAC 2018 Coverage  This position requires ability to work one or more days between March 2, 3,… Read more »

As the oldest independent film festival in Washington, the DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) has a storied history of presenting extraordinary films. They have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable. Website: https://dciff-indie.org/ Full Schedule: https://dciff-indie.org/2018-festival-schedule/ One Day Pass: $60 Two Day Pass: $100 All Access Pass:… Read more »

Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival February 5-18, 2018, the Enrichmond Foundation, the Sierra Club – Falls of the James Group, the Capital Region Land Conservancy and Viridiant will partner to present the Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival. The festival takes place at locations across the city and Chesterfield County including the University of Richmond, VCU, public libraries, The Visual Arts Center, The Byrd… 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 »

Date and Time: Tuesday, Jan 30th from 6:30pm to 9pm Location: Dave and Busters, 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 They will have 50 power cards with unlimited video game play for VPA members who bring non-member guests in the film industry, one card for the member and one for the guest. First come, First serve.… 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 Rosebud Film Festival features 34 moving films in three days, from January 26-28, 2018. Screenings will be shown in themed blocks, focusing on profiles, portraits, and relationships. Tickets: $15 per block, or purchased at $40 for an All Access Weekend Pass Location: All film screenings will be held at the Miracle Theater in DC,… Read more »

The final event of the first season of the RVA Filmmakers Showcase Date and Time: Sunday, January 21 Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Showcase at 6:00 p.m.  Location: Visual Arts Center, 1812 W. Main St. in Richmond Tickets: Admission is $5, or $3 for VPA members. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.… 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 »

January 20-28, Norfolk /Virginia Beach The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film opens its 25th season on January 20. Film lovers from all over are invited to see national and international movies from fascinating documentaries to full feature dramas created by award-winning Jewish writers and filmmakers. This year, 11 films are presented in multiple locales around… Read more »