The 5th annual Bethesda Film Fest will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers at screenings scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, 2017. Screenings will be held at 7pm on March 17th and 6pm and 8pm on March 18th at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. in downtown Bethesda. The Bethesda Film Fest is… Read more »
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Richmond – FREE TICKETS FOR TALES OF MEXICO – MAR 2 – FREE
Dear Friend of the Virginia Film Office, The Richmond International Film Festival has just made a wonderful offer to all friends of the Virginia Film Office. The Festival has made tickets available to the screening of TALES OF MEXICO, showing at 6:15 at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond on Thursday, March 2. Just come to… Read more »
Nationwide – Burning sands launching on Netflix – Mar 10
Filmed at Virginia State University and premiered at Sundance, Burning Sands takes you on a raw, voyeuristic journey of fraternity pledging through the eyes of one favored pledgee, who is torn between honoring a code of silence or standing up against the intensifying violence of underground hazing. Led by a breakthrough performance by Trevor Jackson, director… Read more »
DC – Animators roundtable – Mar 15 – FEE/FREE
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where: Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street NW Washington DC, 20036 Register Here Behind the Scenes of Animated Short Fired Up Fired Up is a short animated film that depicts the origin story of President Obama’s famed “Fired up, ready to go” chant. Released on the final… Read more »
DC – Screening of Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale – TODAY – Free
The Environmental Film Festival is proud to present Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale TODAY March 1, 2017 9:30 am & 12:30 pm The Historic Lincoln Theatre 1215 U St, NW, Washington, DC 20009 Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale tells the urgent story of an international crisis. A newborn elephant in Botswana’s Okavango Delta inspires hope for… Read more »
Richmond – Screening of Aviva Kempner’s Rosenwald – Feb 28 – FREE
A FILM INSPIRED BY JULIAN BOND Come see Aviva Kempner’s film Rosenwald in Richmond, VA on February 28! Aviva Kempner’s Rosenwald is the incredible story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school, but rose to become the President of Sears. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, this Jewish philanthropist joined forces with… Read more »
COMING UP THIS WEEK
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! Monday… Read more »
Washington DC – Docs in Progress – Feb 24 – Fee
Tonight (Friday, February 24), come join Docs In Progress to help workshop films on two hot topics. Your feedback will help your fellow filmmakers overcome creative blocks and get a new perspective on any challenges in structural or character development. This program is open both to filmmakers and film lovers! WHAT’S SCREENING? Girls Are Always… Read more »
Washington DC – WIFV Stonehenge Auditions – March 20 – Fee
Source Theater 1835 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009 Start: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 9:00 AM End: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM Note: This registration is for producers only (i.e. people viewing the auditions). If you are an actor and wish to audition, registration is FREE, but you must have a… Read more »
Hampton Roads – Filmapalooza Seattle on Tour – Aug. 4 – fee
Filmapalooza Seattle Kicks Off Next Week In less than a week, 300 filmmakers from around the world will travel to Seattle for one of the biggest 48HFP filmmaking events of the year–Filmapalooza! Filmapalooza is the 48HFP’s international festival and competition, where they screen all of their city-winning 48HFP films from the previous year and… Read more »
Washington D.C. – Women who Lead: Making the Jump to CEO – March 7 – Fee
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Pepco Edison Place Gallery 702 8th St. NW Washington, DC 20068 Single Ticket $50.00 8:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking 8:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion moderated by: Jennifer Nycz-Conner, Editor-at-Large, Washington Business Journal Panelists: Rosie Allen-Herring, CEO, United Way… Read more »
Washington D.C. – Screenwriters Roundtable: Writing Feature Films – Feb. 27 – Fee
Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:30 PM Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall and listen in to a group of “successful” screenwriters and/or show runners discuss their craft? Well, you can. Thanks to the folks at The Hollywood Reporter you can listen to some of the most successful screenwriters in film speak… Read more »
Richmond – Annual General Meeting & Election for the VPA Executive Board – March 14 – Fee
It’s that time of year again! Annual General Meeting & Election for the Virginia Production Alliance Executive Board Date: Tuesday, March 14th Time: 6:30pm Networking 7:00pm Meeting starts Location: WCVE (Front Entrance) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 Members – FREE Non-Members – $5 All members current on their dues are allowed to vote. Click… Read more »
Richmond – VPA General Meeting & Election – March 14th
Annual General Meeting & Election for the Virginia Production Alliance Executive Board Date: Tuesday, March 14th Time: 6:30pm Networking 7:00pm Meeting starts Location: WCVE (Front Entrance) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 Members – FREE Non-Members – $5 All members current on their dues are allowed to vote. Click here to research becoming a… Read more »
DC – History Film Forum – Mar 9-12 – FREE
Can movies be good history teachers? Introducing the 2017 History Film Forum; the premier film festival focused on history in the United States. A free multi-day exploration of history on the screen from March 9-12, 2017, the Forum brings together the nation’s top filmmakers, film viewers, and scholars in conversation about what history we do –… Read more »
DC – Screenwriters Roundtable: Writing Feature Films – Feb 27 – FREE/FEE
Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall and listen in to a group of “successful” screenwriters and/or show runners discuss their craft? Well, you can. Thanks to the folks at The Hollywood Reporter you can listen to some of the most successful screenwriters in film speak about their experiences writing feature films. Featured… Read more »
Charlottesville – Conversation with Bryan Cranton – Mar 26 – FREE
Sunday March 26th – 2:00 PM John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville Bryan Cranston (A Life in Parts) will join film producer Mark Johnson at VFH’s Virginia Festival of the Book for a reflection on his career as an artist and the impact that the arts have on our lives, education, and the world. Free, but tickets are… Read more »
Virginia Screenwriting Competition 2017 – Submissions Open April 3
THE 2017 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WILL OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS APRIL 3, 2017. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE BY MAY 29, 2017. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time, the… Read more »
Chesapeake – Erman Baradi & The Net/Work Series – Feb. 25 – Fee
The Net/Work Series 2017 Chesapeake, VA, February 16, 2017– Legacy Marie Productions (LMP) is proud to collaborate with Virginia Beach’s own Erman Baradi, who was named “Top Networker in Hollywood” by The Huffington Post, for a one-of-a-kind event on networking in the entertainment industry. This event will show you how to utilize affordable or… Read more »
Richmond – Maya Angelou, and Still I Rise Screening with Tim Reid – Feb. 20 – Fee
Join them for a Special Benefit Premiere Screening of the documentary “Maya Angelou, And Still I Rise” before its debut on public televison. The screening will benefit the work done by the Legacy Media Institute. Date and Time Mon, February 20, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Location Virginia Museum of Fine… Read more »
Hampton Roads – VPA State of the Industry – TONIGHT Feb. 16
The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at the Hampton Roads State of the Industry. Catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people and learn more about our industry at an informal trade expo featuring vendors showcasing their production-related goods and services. Get together with… Read more »
DC – JEWEL’S CATCH ONE SCREENING – FEB 17 – FEE
On Friday February 17th at 7pm, at The HRC Building, Reel Affirmations XTRA: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Monthly Film Series, in partnership with their Presenting Sponsors Human Rights Campaign, AIDS Healthcare Foundation and host Rayceen Pendarvis from The Ask Rayceen Show With the screening of Director C. Fitz’s JEWEL’S CATCH ONE documents the oldest Black owned… Read more »
DC – DC Independent Film Festival – FEB 15-20 – FEE
DCIFF 2017 brings a new slate of fiction films, animation and documentaries. This week through Presidents’ Day join the festival for films, music, panels, a comic strip competition, high school films, workshops, seminars and much more. Meet filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike and join for the oldest independent film festival in our nation’s Capital. 2017 Festival Schedule here. Tickets and… Read more »
DC – Environmental Film Festival – MAR 14-26 – FEE/FREE
#DCEFF25 is a Festival for everyone — film lovers, environmentalists, scientists, concerned citizens, adventure-seekers and curious, young minds will come together to explore the issues affecting our planet through the power of film. READ the Festival Guide to learn about the 170+ environmental films that they’re showing this year. The Festival Guide will be out… Read more »