The VFF at Violet Crown Series continues on Tuesday, May 23 with The Teacher, a Slovak-language dramedy set in 1983 in Bratislava, where a new middle school teacher is turning life upside down for parents and students. It slowly becomes clear that perhaps the pupils’ grades are related to how willing their parents are to help her with… Read more »

Monday, May 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM Take a deep dive into the advanced features of Final Draft 10!  Find out how to number scenes, track draft revisions through a production, and how  you can use Final Draft to help create a shooting schedule. From outline to production, ScriptNotes to SmartType, learn how to take… Read more »

The 5th Annual Skyline Indie Film Fest’s call for entries is now open! Submit today with discount code DocsatSkIFF at Film Freeway for a 25% savings on your submission fee! Join them this September 7th-10th in Old Town Winchester, VA for four days of independent films as they foster the indie spirit with narrative, documentary and experimental films of all genres, features… Read more »

Actors:  Scene-1 in DC is excited to be hosting a workshop with Casting Director Donna McKenna.  Learn how to:  * think outside the box in the audition room,  * how to figure out more information about your character, * how to really challenge yourself as an actor. * Get one-on-one feedback and direction.   *… 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!  … 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 of… Read more »

Featuring the Talents of over 30 Central Virginia Actors, Marquee Cinema at 5800 Southpoint Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 will be showing the 2016-2017 works of Award Winning Filmmaker Wendy Latella at 10:30 AM. This event is free to the public and Mrs. Latella will be available afterwards for a Q&A session. For more information, please… Read more »

Remember, the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) has opened the call for entries for the 2018 festival and May 17th, 2017 is the deadline to receive the Early Bird Entry prices! ·         Features:  $45 / Shorts:  $35 ·         Festival accepts: Films, screenplays, web series, music videos ·         Categories: All category types and genres welcome ·         Enter Today via: Film Freeway HERE or Withoutabox HERE     ABOUT… Read more »

There are a  few seats left in this upcoming arvold. class led by Erica Arvold & Richard Warner:   reel review: an inside look at the actor’s performance demo reel   A polished, professional demo reel and performance clips are an essential part of the working actor’s toolkit. In this class, actors will discover what it takes to create a successful reel, one that not only highlights… Read more »

The Acting House is having a one day workshop from script to screen. Hosted by professionals who are in and know the industry from the inside.   Registration: May 20th 2017 Early Registration: $79 before the 12th, $99 after   1158 Professional Drive, Ste. N Williamsburg, VA 23185 Time: 11am – 1pm Register Now/Limited Space… Read more »

YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE IN A STARRING ROLE!   The Virginia Film Office connects property owners and filmmakers through our online location library with over 5,000 locations across Virginia.   RIGHT NOW we are seeking suburban homes specifically in/around Roanoke and Salem, VA for an independent feature – the home needs to have a minimum of… Read more »

Monday, May, 22, 2017  –  6:30 – 8:30 PM Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street NW Washington, DC 20036   HOW TO USE FINAL DRAFT 10 AS A PRODUCING TOOL If you are a writer who wants to produce or a producer looking to produce a film, or web series, you need to know how the… Read more »

James River Short Films is a mini-festival devoted to the short. The centerpiece is a juried competition for short films (20 minutes or less) from around the globe that best embody what the James River Film Society and James River Film Festival are all about – the art of film and film as art. The… Read more »

The Wilson Center presents: From the team that created “They Call It Myanmar” — a New York Times Critics’ Pick and Roger Ebert’s top documentary of 2012 comes… “Angkor Awakens” a captivating portrait of Cambodia and its people. Monday, May 8, 2017 7:30-10:00 pm Landmark Theater, E Street Cinema 555 11th Street NW, Washington, D.C.… Read more »

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 »