Happenings at the Bijou, Feb. 6-11 There are several exciting events at the Bijou this week. On Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. the VCU Common Book and VCU Department of Sociology are sponsoring a free screening of the award-winning documentary THE PRISON IN TWELVE LANDSCAPES, followed by a Q&A and community conversation with the director,… Read more »

Almost 50 years ago, the iconic tourism slogan “Virginia is for Lovers” was born. An attempt at several versions was made, each pointing to different facets of the Commonwealth: lovers of history, beaches, and mountains. There’s so much to love about Virginia, it simply became “Virginia is for Lovers.” Now add to that music, film,… 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! Tuesday… Read more »

Casting for the short film “The Tracker”. Producer plans to produce under the SAG short film agreement. The role will film for one day  early April in the Washington, DC, / Maryland area. Both union and non-union are welcome to submit. Looking for the following role: MARK– White male in early to mid 30s. Attractive,… Read more »

Docs in Progress is currently seeking contract teaching artists for upcoming programs, including their Spring 2017 Intro to Documentary Production Workshop (Spring 2017) and their Summer 2017 Youth Documentary Filmmaking Camp. More information on applying to teach Intro to Documentary Production (adult education) The deadline to apply is Friday, February 17. More information on applying to teach Youth… Read more »

The 2017 Eco-Comedy theme is “Conservation and Environmental Protection.” Produce a short, humorous video for YouTube tackling this year’s theme. The contest is open to anyone worldwide who has a flair for producing videos and something to say about conservation. Submissions must: Be humorous! Communicate a clear (and funny!) message around the broad theme of… Read more »

Recovering Voices is a collaborative Smithsonian initiative that connects language communities and scholars who have a mutual interest in documenting, revitalizing, and sustaining languages and the knowledge embedded in them.  Recovering Voices’ Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity. Beginning on the United Nations International Mother Languages Day (February 21), films will be screened… Read more »

Natural History on the Big Screen: Stories from a Transforming World introduces audiences to some of the latest environmental films that address the relationship humans have with the planet. This three-part series, curated by Dr. Joshua Bell, Curator of Globalization at the National Museum of Natural History, will explore multiple perspectives on the Age of Man, from… Read more »

The MA Producing Film, Television and Video graduate program in the School of Communication at American University is now taking applications for cohort 23 which will start classes on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  The program, which began in 1995, focuses on the knowledge, tools and experiences required to be a successful producer of long form… Read more »

Get Your Tickets! Premiere Screening of Documentary Film “Albemarle’s Black Classrooms” Clear your calendar – Join them 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 4th Street Northwest… Read more »