Tomorrow is the last day for submissions for the 5th annual Bethesda Film Fest to be held on March 17-18, 2017. Filmmakers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit a short documentary film, 5-30 minutes in length. Films must have been completed within the last two years, all topics are eligible. Filmmakers… Read more »

Revive your spirits and get energized at the WIFV / TIVA Holiday Party on Friday, January 27.  Celebrate the New Year with friends, food, door prizes, and networking.   Let the laughter ring! Friday, January 27, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 pm Harman Center for the Arts 610 F Street, NW (Gallery Place Metro) $25 WIFV… Read more »

It’s the end of the year, but it is not too early to start planning for January!  Don’t miss the next WIFV/Docs In Progress Doc Roundtable.  This is your chance to talk with filmmaker Brandon Kramer about ethics and making his latest feature, CITY OF TREES.   What: the Documentary Roundtable, a collaboration of Women In… Read more »

The next edition of the festival runs from February 15-20, 2017. They are looking for stellar volunteers to help with ballots, collecting tickets, and more. No experience necessary, but enthusiasm for indie film and a pleasant personality are musts. Most of the screening locations are located in downtown DC. Visit www.dciff-indie.org for more info about… Read more »

Applications Open for our 2017 IFP Labs (Narrative, Documentary, and Serialized Projects) on Tuesday, January 10th!   About the Program IFP’s unique year-long mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most:  through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films.  Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (<$1million), this highly immersive program provides filmmakers with the… Read more »

The Women’s Media Center has announced the training dates for the next WMC Progressive Women’s Voices trainings. WMC Progressive Women’s Voices is the premier media and leadership training program for women in the country. Participants represent a range of expertise and diversity across race, class, geography, sexual preference, ability, and generation. They receive advanced, comprehensive… Read more »

Wanted: Your Proposals for Film Projects   Vision Maker Media invites proposals for programs intended for Public Television that represent the experiences, values and cultures of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Deadline to submit proposals is March 1, 2017. Support for the Vision Maker Media Public Television Program Fund is provided by the Corporation for Public… Read more »

>Virginia filmmakers are eligible to submit<< The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is accepting submissions for the 5th annual Bethesda Film Fest on March 17-18, 2017. Filmmakers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit a short documentary film, 5-30 minutes in length. Films must have been completed within the last two years,… Read more »

Join Independent filmmaker Cameron Harris for a Private Screening of In Our Words Cameron Harris’s film In Our Words explores what African-Americans and Africans in the Diaspora in the U.S., South Africa, and Europe experience being Black. With a nod to the history of slavery and Jim Crow, Harris asked people of all ages and… Read more »

Party with the VPA and celebrate film and television production in Virginia with your friends and colleagues. Appetizers and drinks (including wine and beer) will be served. RICHMOND DISTRICT WINTER CELEBRATION Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 WCVE | 23 Sesame St., Richmond, VA 23235 FREE for VPA members. Non-Members – $5 More information: http://virginiaproductionalliance.org/

A production company is looking for high quality short and feature films for a filmmaker film series to be held this Spring and Summer in Chesterfield County. If interested, contact Kahil at [email protected] with your project.

The 24th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film January 14 – 22, Norfolk /Virginia Beach The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film opens its 24th season on January 14.  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. … Read more »

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 »