VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE HOLIDAY PARTY! Party with the VPA and celebrate the last year of film and television production in Virginia with friends and colleagues. Appetizers and drinks (including wine and beer) will be served. Tuesday, December 20 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. WCVE Community Idea Stations 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA (please use the rear entrance to… Read more »

The Creative Mind Group has partnered with Oscar Winning Producers Christine Vachon (Boy’s Don’t Cry, Still Alice, Carol), Cassian Elwes (The Dallas Buyers Club, Lee Daniels The Butler, Monster’s Ball) and Lynette Howell (The Accountant, Captain Fantastic, Big Eyes) to provide a cash prize plus an all expense paid trip to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival… Read more »

Please join the VPA Richmond District for a Winter Celebration in the Atrium of WCVE on Tuesday, Dec. 20th.   The District will host members of the production community for a reception celebrating the successes from this calendar year.   The event starts at 7p and will wrap at 9p.   Members will enjoy the… Read more »

Calling All Filmmakers: The Film Festival at Little Washington Announces Call for Entries Third Annual Film Festival to be held in Washington, VA   WASHINGTON, VA – The Film Festival at Little Washington (April 7-9, 2017) announces the Call for Entries in all categories including short and feature length films, documentaries, student films, web series… Read more »

Come out to support local filmmakers and their films! This festival will be well worth your time!   Filmily Fest is a film festival that focuses on the collaborative process and aims to create a community that encourages camaraderie amongst filmmakers.   These teams of filmmakers, casts, and crews all volunteered their time for their love of… Read more »

Are you looking for the PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT for your aspiring actor or actress? Give them a gift that will keep giving back…Skills and preparation for that next audition! Introducing Liquid Acting Academy’s first Improv Workshop for KIDS and TEENS! Perfectly timed the week after Christmas, your kids will love getting this awesome opportunity in… Read more »

Date: Dec. 6, 2016 To: All media for immediate release Re: Screenings of “Old Stone” From: The Bijou Film Center   In its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. the Bijou Film Center will present a new thriller, “Old Stone,” Dec. 15 through Dec. 18.   Admission: $9. No advance tickets.   Thursday show… Read more »

Submit your film today to the 20th Annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, April 6-9, 2017, in Durham, NC. The Late Deadline for submissions is Thursday, December 15. Short and feature-length documentaries completed after January 1, 2016, are eligible for consideration. The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an Academy Award® qualifying festival in the Documentary… Read more »

On Thursday, December 15 at 7pm, please join the Cinema Lounge, the DC Film Society’s monthly film discussion group, at Teaism in Penn Quarter. Rogue One, the eighth Star Wars film, opens on December 16.  Does the epic film saga have political messages? Cinema Lounge is  honored to be joined by noted author and George Mason Univeristy… Read more »

Young performers, save your spot before it’s too late — registration just went live this morning! Ages 7-14 are “Broadway Bound” at Winter Break Camp, 9-4pm: Dec. 19-22 (McLean) Dec. 27-30 (Falls Church) Too old for camp? Teens (14-17) email us for info about our Jr. Director internship program.   Ages 4-17 register for weekly… Read more »

College Student Production Awards Now Accepting Entries! Do you know an upcoming star who’s majoring in communications/broadcasting, and has great work to enter? NATAS-NCCB is accepting applications from both undergraduate and graduate college students into our Student Production Awards! The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Capital Chesapeake Bay (NATAS-NCCB) Chapter sponsors special awards… Read more »

Join us for the final fall season screening of WHAT’S UP? DOCS! on Thursday, December 8 at 7:00PM on the GW campus for the Academy Award-winning film, The Times of Harvey Milk.   Called “the ground-breaking film in gay cinema” The Times of Harvey Milk recounts the ascent of the first openly gay elected official… Read more »

Premiere Screening of Documentary Film “Albemarle’s Black Classrooms” Clear your calendar – Join us February 25th at 3pm at the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center in Charlottesville, VA for the premiere screening of Lorenzo Dickerson’s newest documentary film entitled “Albemarle’s Black Classrooms”. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 2th Street Northwest Charlottesville, VA 22903… Read more »

A filmmaker is looking for 2 people to fill in as PA’s on a casting call on Dec 17 at 1pm. Location TBD.  This will be unpaid work. He has more information, Please contact Lowell Primm at [email protected]

The final fall season screening of WHAT’S UP? DOCS! will be held on Thursday, December 8 at 7:00PM on the GW campus for the Academy Award-winning film, The Times of Harvey Milk.   Called “the ground-breaking film in gay cinema” The Times of Harvey Milk recounts the ascent of the first openly gay elected official… Read more »

December 7th #DistrictCreate Meet: Jason Druss – Latest Blackmagic Camera Innovations | Dave Helmly – Team Projects, CC2017 | Jeff Greenberg -Secondaries Color Correction   On Wednesday, December 7th, the next District Digital Creatives Meet at Future Media Concepts, DC will be held. There will be networking, pizza, and drinks before the commencement of the… Read more »

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents   James River Short Films Competition Guest judge awards prizes and audience chooses its favorite. This Fri Dec. 2.  | 6:30–9:30 pm   The Man Who Laughs (1928; 110 min; silent w/recorded music; Dir Paul Leni; Starring Conrad Veidt) Next Fri Dec. 9.   | 6:30–9:00 pm “Extraordinary!” –Hobart Cornell,… Read more »

In-Lawfully Yours is a romantic comedy directed by Robert Kirbyson. It stars Chelsey Crisp, Joe Williamson and Philip Boyd. The film screening and discussion will be lead by the screenwriter, Sean Gaffney. Date: Thrusday, Dec. 1, 2016 Time: 7-10pm Place: Blocker Hall Auditorium, Virginia Wesleyan College Call 757-455-3129 for more information

Film and Video Studies is once again excited to announce the FAVS Fall Showcase! This year’s Showcase is the biggest ever and will include undergraduate work in Web Series, Music Video Experimentation, and Documentary Directing and will screen the capstone works from graduating seniors and MAIS students. All events are free and open to the… Read more »

Regular deadline January 21, 2017 More info here The NBAFF spotlights the best in American Independent Films that exhibit the multi-cultural and diverse aspects of American life. The three day festival (June 25-27, 2017) takes place in North Beach Maryland with special waterfront screenings, area events, live entertainment and more. Awards & Prizes Jury Prizes:… Read more »

The James River Film Society and the Virginia Film Office , in cooperation with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts , present the 2016 James River Short Films finalists. Friday , December 2, 6:30 PM, Leslie Cheek Theater, VMFA , Richmond ,VA.  Join us for the awards screening of the 12 finalist and cash awards totaling… Read more »

Please join us for the next VPA – Richmond District meeting featuring representatives from the Va. Commonwealth University Cinema and University of Richmond Film Studies programs. Nikita Moyer from VCUarts and Spencer Neale III from University of Richmond will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Nov. 29th. at 7 p.m.… Read more »

Join us December 6-8 for the East Coast’s largest video technology event! Designed for video, broadcast and AV professionals, Government Video Expo features a full exhibit floor, numerous training options, free seminars, keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a new educational series of panel discussions. Register with code BUILD and save $100 on Government Video… Read more »

What:  Washington, DC premiere of Death by Design  (USA, 2016, 73 min.) part of series, “Stories from a Transforming World,” followed by discussion with director Sue Williams When:  Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. Where: Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW Who: Presented by the Environmental Film Festival in… Read more »