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Roanoke- “Commander” Casting call- Mid-March to Late April-PAID

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 »

Arlington – Q&A with Lesli Linka Glatter – Feb 17 – Tickets

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-Bike Shorts Film Festival submissions call- April/May- Free

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 »

Richmond – State of the Industry – Feb 15 – Free

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 »

Washington DC-Position for a Production Assistant-March 2-6-PAID

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 »

D.C. – D.C. Independent Film Festival – Feb 14-19 – Tickets

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 »

Richmond – RVA Environmental Film Festival – Feb 5-18 – Free

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 »

Arlington – Directing Homeland: Meet Lesli Linka Glatter – Feb. 17 – Fee

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 »

D.C. – Narrative Directors Roundtable – Feb. 5 – Fee

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 »

Hampton Roads – Informal Networking event with the VPA – Jan 30 – Free

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 »

Falls Church – NYC to DC Casting Director Masterclass – March 17 – Fee

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 »

DC – Rosebud Film Festival – Jan 26-28 – Ticketed

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 »

Richmond – RVA Filmmakers Showcase 3 – Jan 21 – Ticketed

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 »

Washington DC/ Baltimore-Jan 16-Scholarship

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 »

Washington,D.C.-Animators Roundtable- Jan 16- FEE

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 »

Norfolk – The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film – Jan. 20-28 – Ticketed

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 »

Statewide – “How Can You Help Virginia Film making?”

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 »

Arlington – Screening of Four Short Films – Jan 17 – Tickets

In January, The Locavore Film Series continues with four short films with an international flavor. Films include: THE GAUCHOS OF ARGENTINA by Judith Dwan Hallet;  THE AFGHAN PAINTED TRUCK by Judith Dwan Hallet;  VOICES/PEACE by Amy DeLouise CHINATOWN by Yi Chen.   Event Details Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30) Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse 2903… Read more »

Nationwide – Bushwick Film Festival Open for Submissions – Feb. 15 Early Bird Deadline

The 11th Annual Bushwick Film Festival has extended a special invitation to Virginia filmmakers to submit their work to the festival to increase representation from across the eastern seaboard.  Information below. We invite filmmakers from Virginia to submit their Short Films, Web Series, Feature Documentaries, and Feature Narratives for competition at our 11th Annual Festival,… Read more »

Hampton Roads – State of the Industry – Feb. 27 – Free

Hampton Roads State of the Industry Where: DuPont Sustainable Solutions 500 Studio Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452 When: Tuesday, February 27 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: Free The Virginia Production Alliance is the only professional organization serving Virginia’s production community.  This year we will be celebrating 30 years of the VPA at our State of the… Read more »

Richmond – State of the Industry – Feb. 15 – Free

Richmond State of the Industry Where: WCVE Studios 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235 When: Thursday, February 15 6:00 – 9:00 p.m Cost: Free The Virginia Production Alliance is the only professional organization serving Virginia’s production community.  This year we will be celebrating 30 years of the VPA at our State of the Industry events in… Read more »

Richmond – Call for Performers with Disabilities – Jan 7

On Sunday, January 7, 2018, CSA (Casting Society of America) members across the country are making themselves available to union and non-union performers with disabilities. Arvold Casting will be facilitating scheduled open calls in Richmond, VA. Professionally trained disabled artists and performers with disabilities actively pursuing careers in the arts are encouraged to attend! Artists… Read more »

Richmond – Screening of John Dabney Documentary – Dec 7 – Free

Screening of Hail-Storm: John Dabney in Virginia  A new and powerful documentary film about Richmond Legend John Dabney–from slavery to freedom, through food–and resistance. FREE event but please RSVP at 804-646-3677  Date & Time: Thursday, Dec 7th, 2017 2 showings:  Matinee at 11am or Evening Screening at 7:00pm Location: Pine Camp Cultural Arts & Community… Read more »