All events are free and open to the public and located in the Johnson Center Cinema of George Mason University –  4400 University Dr, Fairfax VA 22030.   THURSDAY, MAY 4 Selection from Global Horror Cinema 7:30-8:30 pm, JC Cinema A selection of films from current and previous semesters of Global Horror Film. FRIDAY, MAY… Read more »

The Foundation Center – 1627 K Street, NW Third Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm -8:30 pm   Join WIFV and the Foundation Center for a primer on writing proposals for your project, and finding grants and other funding opportunities geared toward filmmakers. View and explore the Foundation Center’s updated database,… Read more »

The 48 Hour Film Project returns to Richmond July 14-16, 2017! This summer, filmmakers from all over the Richmond, VA area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2018 for a chance at… Read more »

Virginia is for Film Lovers, and it is filled with educational and job opportunities for actors and crew members, screenings and film festivals, and film related events: networking and career development opportunities, seminars, classes, and workshops. The Virginia Film Office’s weekly update brings you a summary of the events of the week, don’t miss out! The… Read more »

Have you ever heard someone’s voice in a commercial or an animated show and thought “Hey! I could do that!“–but had no idea how to get started? In this information-packed four-hour workshop you will learn: What voiceover (VO) is The current state of the VO industry What you need to start your voice acting career Common VO… Read more »

Interface Media Group: 1233 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Start: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 PM End: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 8:30 PM 6:30-7:00 pm: Informal Networking 7:00- 8:30 pm: Panel Discussion   Investigative documentary poses some of the greatest challenges of all of the forms of documentary.  It requires an extraordinary attention to analysis and… Read more »

Come learn from top names in the voiceover industry with MdM Talent’s exclusive Voiceover Workshops and Industry Panel!  The three LA-based voiceover guest-artists are some of the most sought-after talent, teachers, and coaches in their industry: Debi Derryberry, Daniel Ross, and David Sobolov. They have voiced iconic roles such as JIMMY NEUTRON in “Jimmy Neutron:… Read more »

There are many facets to production and some get a lot of fan fare. Technical positions are important yet can get less “shine” and are often majority male. This program will discuss the various layers of technical positions and how women are making a space for themselves at the table. Moderated by #GalsNGears founder, Amy DeLouise,… Read more »

Virginia is for Film Lovers, and it is filled with educational and job opportunities for actors and crew members, screenings and film festivals, and film related events: networking and career development opportunities, seminars, classes, and workshops. The Virginia Film Office’s weekly update brings you a summary of the events of the week, don’t miss out! The… Read more »

Join Regent University’s Department of Cinema-Television 30th Annual Student Film Showcase featuring the best student films of the year. The university’s students’ films have been recognized on the regional, national and international levels, winning over 425 awards. You’ll enjoy a showcase of student works that exemplify excellence in writing, producing, directing, editing and overall creative… Read more »

Saturday, May 6 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital – 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Imagine growing up in the country you call home without legal status. Or not seeing your family for years because they were deported. Renata, Evelyn, and Antonio were young children when their parents brought them to… Read more »

The VFF at Violet Crown Series continues on Tuesday, April 25 with a screening of I, Olga Hepnarová, the real-life story of a young, lesbian outsider whose mistreatment at the hands of her family and alienation from the world at large sends her over the edge of humanity and leads her to commit a horrendous crime at the age of… Read more »

Join the Northern District of the Virginia Production Alliance on 5/11/17 for a networking social followed by special hands-on demos about new lighting choices available to filmmakers, both big and small. The event will be held at Barbizon Lighting in Alexandria, VA. Come meet your fellow VPA members and talk about what’s going on in… Read more »

Join these talented filmmakers at the premiere for their senior projects.  The VCU film graduating class of 2017 is proud to present their ‘thesis pieces.’ The screening is free, but tickets will be made available soon as seating is limited.     Friday, May 12 at 12 PM – 3:30 PM The Grace Street Theater… Read more »

When: April 25 – 6:30-8:30 pm Where: The Duke and The Duck 1342 Florida Ave NW Third Floor Washington, DC 20009 What do you get when you combine hand-drawn animation with original choreography to tell an important story? Something like this Anti-Bullying PSA recently released by the National Academies of Science and produced by The Duke &… Read more »

Regent University’s School of Communication & the Arts will be putting on a production entitled: Coopersville P.D., a buddy cop, live sitcom. They would love to invite you to be a part of the experience as a member of their audience during this live taping! “Be an audience member for a sitcom recording! A big city cop trades in… Read more »

April 20-30, Filmfest DC returns for the 31st year with films from 45 countries for 11 days of cinema discovery. There’s something for everyone, with lighthearted comedies, on the edge of your seat thrillers, musical marvels and even a new section, Division and Debate, dedicated to films covering today’s contentious political issues. In additional to… Read more »

Virginia is for Film Lovers, and it is filled with educational and job opportunities for actors and crew members, screenings and film festivals, and film related events: networking and career development opportunities, seminars, classes, and workshops. The Virginia Film Office’s weekly update brings you a summary of the events of the week, don’t miss out! The… Read more »

In celebration of Earth Day, Stone Soup Films is hosting a screening focused on environmental preservation to raise awareness about environmental quality protection and beautification efforts in the local nonprofit community and connect residents to local volunteer opportunities. Join them on Wednesday, April 19 at E Street Cinema (555 11th st NW) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.… Read more »

May 17-28th, the 27th annual Washington Jewish Film Festival returns to DC. One of the largest and most respected Jewish film festivals in North America, the Washington Jewish Film Festival is an international exhibition of cinema that celebrates the diversity of Jewish history, culture and experience through the moving image. For more information, a list… Read more »

When: Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM Where: Interface Media Group – 1233 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Washington, DC is home to a community of highly skilled screenwriters. To draw attention to their talent and help get their work in front of major producers, writer and producer Monica Lee Bellais created the Spotlight on Screenwriters initiative,… Read more »

Independent filmmakers often find that it’s easier to shoot their films than to navigate the confusing world of film financing and distribution. Consequently, many good films never get made, and many that are made can’t find their audience. This two-day symposium will provide invaluable practical information about how to raise money, cultivate an audience and… Read more »

Black Cinema House is a project of the Rebuild Foundation, an organization founded and led by artist Theaster Gates that collaborates to extend the social engagement of Gates’s studio practice to the South Side of Chicago and beyond. In honor of the In the Tower exhibition Theaster Gates: The Minor Arts, the National Gallery of Art has partnered with Black… Read more »

DATE & TIME: April 22, 2017, 10 am – 3 pm LOCATION:    DC Arts & Humanities, 200 I Street SE, Washington DC  20003 Hosted by Stacia D Wright   The purpose of this event is to empower artists with information to establish a successful career outside of the mainstream entertainment industry. Learn a more balanced approach… Read more »