We can’t believe it’s been ten years since we held our first festival in Washington DC! Joining us at that very first event was Gary Sinise, Captain Dale Dye, R. Lee Ermey, and Billy Blanks – just to name a few of our first champions, and towards them we are eternally grateful   That year, we… Read more »

The 59th CINE Golden Eagle Awards for Student & Youth Media NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS   Early Deadline: May 27, 2016 (Our lowest entry fees)   Regular Deadline: June 17, 2016   Final Deadline: July 1, 2016   For nearly 60 years, the CINE Golden Eagle Award has propelled emerging talent to amazing heights —… Read more »

Arvold.education is thrilled to offer Master Scene Study Class with Richard Warner this summer! This is an intensive, on-camera master scene study class offered to a small group of experienced actors. Each actor will learn and then explore tested techniques that will produce truthful, moment-to-moment work with consistency. Richard’s teaching philosophy and approach empowers actors… Read more »

**General Meeting Tuesday May 3rd*** The VPA Hampton Roads district is happy to announce that at this Tuesday’s meeting that our guest speaker will be award winning director, producer and actor — John Forte! John will be on hand to discuss his new production company… “Benevento Pictures” … The DETAILS Tuesday, May 3rd @ 630PM… Read more »

DC “Moonlit Mixer” for Actors & Crew of ALL AGES, FREE! Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 (Off the Redline ‘Dupont Circle’ stop) DOOR PRIZES! Arrive on-time (6:30pm) and you could WIN: All-Day Passes to DC Shorts Film Festival All-Day Passes to Richmond International Film Festival Tickets to next WIFV “Weds… Read more »

Liquid Action Martial Arts will be hosting a beginner workshop for Actors. This seminar will increase your confidence for the camera. This workshop will be taught by Writer, Director and Martial Arts Master Pamela Justice & Master Steve Woodward. Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate for Level 1 Training. ActionMA.net Space is limited!… Read more »

The third annual NOVA Student Film Festival is Friday, April 29th from 6 – 9pm which will feature students’ films from NOVA AND film students in Ethiopia!   5 shorts films from Ethiopia, from the Fulbright program (in Fall 2015) and from US Embassy in Ethiopia “Telling Herstory” Screenwriting workshop, will be featured. The highlight of the festival will… Read more »

Television, Internet & Video Association of DC is looking for submissions for their 2016 Peer Awards. To register: https://omnicontests4.com/default.aspx?comp_id=143A949B-AC74-4A06-8E03-ABB1327F2F51 ABOUT THE AWARDS: The Peer Awards began in 1997 as part of the former Washington Film and Video Council (WFVC) and later merged with the existing, popular “ITVA-DC Video Festival”. Today, the TIVA-DC Peer Awards continues to… Read more »

North District VPA will be having a meeting / social in conjunction with the Mootlit Wings and WIFV Monologue Slam. LOCATION: Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Off the Redline ‘Dupont Circle’ stop TIMES: Thursday, April 28th, 2016 6:30pm – Meet & Greet / Door Prizes 6:45pm – Q&A Panel with Judges 7:00pm… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance’s next General Meeting will be on Tuesday May 3, 2016 in Screening Room A at Regent University’s Comm Building.  1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464. John Forte will be their guest speaker and will be discussing his latest venture “Benevento Productions”.  John is a fountain of information for the… Read more »

Super Early Bird Peer Award Submission Entry Rates Available Through April!!! The Peer Awards are getting closer and closer every week and TIVA is proud to announce that the registration is open for submissions and we are offering SUPER EARLY BIRD submission rates! Through April 30th you can REGISTER HERE and when you are making your… Read more »

Alexander Films is offering workshops for filmmakers and actors looking to break in or hone their skills. Workshops are week-long and week-end opportunities, covering the process of producing a film — development through M&D — and acting for film (versus stage acting; this is not a technique workshop). Earlybird pricing saves you money, so register… Read more »

Season 3 of the Virginia-filmed Revolutionary War spy series TURN: Washington’s Spies premieres TONIGHT at 10 PM on AMC! Sneak peek here! (If you’re new to the show or a few episodes behind, Netflix has got you covered for Seasons 1 & 2 ! Great reason to call in sick and soak up some history,… Read more »

Do you have a vision for the production industry in Richmond? Here’s your chance to get involved with the Virginia Production Alliance and help shape that reality. Join the VPA for their April meeting All questions, comments, suggestions, concerns or ideas are welcome. Your voice is important. You want to a certain workshop to happen? You… Read more »

The time to submit to the Five Minutes of Fame Film Festival is now. The next submissions can use the code DISC50  for 50% off. Submit at https://filmfreeway.com/festival/FiveMinutesofFame Early Bird Deadline: June 9th Regular Deadline: July 22nd Late Deadline: August 8th The event will screen the official selection at the Ashland Virginia  Movie Theater on… Read more »

Youth Documentary Academy invites you to a Congressional Screening & Afternoon Dessert Reception Screening of Short Documentary Films exploring Veteran’s PTSD, Suicide, Gender Iden ty and Race. Followed by a Q&A Session with the Student Filmmakers Hosted by United States Representa ve Diana DeGe e (D-CO) Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 3:00 – 4:00 PM Room… Read more »

Young performers (ages 7-14) get in the summer spotlight at Moonlit Wings PERFORMING ARTS CAMP directed by DC & NYC pros! Teens (14-17) run “Behind-the-Scenes”. Register now at moonlitwings.org! All summer at five fun locations: Springfield, Falls Church, McLean, Herndon, Loudoun New show every session: June 27 – July 8 July 11 – July 22… Read more »

Liquid is offering the following skill-building workshops.  These are open to any one interested in participating.  Click the links to see the workshop details!! APRIL 23 – Equestrian Workshop for Actors: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4faead29a6f94-civil1 APRIL 24 – Jumps, Turns and Tricks – DANCE: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4faead29a6f94-jumps APRIL 30 – Gun Defense for Film: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4faead29a6f94-introduction MAY 13 & 14 –… Read more »

Total Preparation: Art Meets Craft in the Audition Room is a workshop that offers each actor personal, in-depth co-instruction and practical, professional advice from Richard Warner, acting coach, and Erica Arvold, CSA, on the entire audition process. The workshop specifically addresses film auditions and is for adult actors (18 and above). Features of the workshop include:… Read more »

The Law Office of Jaia Thomas presents “HOW TO FORM A PRODUCTION COMPANY” webinar. Whether creating television, film or digital content, this comprehensive webinar will provide participants with all the legal tools necessary to form a production company. Topics include: – Tips for naming a production company – The best and worst states to form… Read more »

Do you have a vision for the production industry in Richmond? Here’s your chance to get involved with the Virginia Production Alliance and help shape that reality. Join us for our April meeting.  All questions, comments, suggestions, concerns or ideas are welcome. Your voice is important. You want a certain workshop to happen? You want to talk… Read more »

The 30th year of Filmfest DC, Washington’s International Film Festival, lights up screens from April 14-24. Bringing some of the best in independent film to the area, the Festival will present 75 films from 45 countries. Among the two dozen feature and short documentaries being shown are four in the Justice Matters programming series. http://filmfestdc.org/… Read more »

Monologue/Character Development Workshop Saturday, April 9, 2016 1 pm – 4 pm Liquid – 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Suite 193, Richmond, VA 23235 Rate $75 per person www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0F4FAEAD29A6F94-monologuecharacte   Attendees will learn: –What is a Monologue? Objective: Students will learn to perform independent monologues by being taught how to slate their personal and monologue information.… Read more »

APRIL 2016 All screenings take place in the East Building Auditorium. SPECIAL EVENTS Kyoto followed by Kyoto, My Mother’s Place Saturday, April 2, at 2:00 p.m. Kon Ichikawa, 1968, 37 minutes; Nagisa Oshima for the BBC, 1991, 55 minutes Rara Avis: Audubon and The Birds of America Saturday, April 9, at 2:30 p.m. Al Reinert… Read more »