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Washington DC – Web Editor Needed – Application Deadline 2/21/2019 – Paid

WJLA-TVis seeking a Web Editor to join their digital team! The successful candidate will assist in the production of written and multimedia news content for WJLA.com. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, gathering news updates from reporters in the field, writing articles, headlines, teases and push alerts, producing video clips and graphic elements, implementing engagement features, managing social media and managing… Read more »

Winchester – Casting Call for Promotional Video – Feb 1-28 – PAID

3 Actors needed for a promotional video spot for Body Renew Fitness in Winchester, Virginia. Based on real stories of 3 people who’s lives have been transformed through Body Renew. They will be shooting and producing this video in February. Actors needed for the following cast members: Ashley-Woman, 40s, attractive with long, beautiful hair. Ashley… Read more »

Falls Church, Shenandoah, Sterling – Seeking PAs – 1/23, 1/24, 1/29 – Paid

PAs NEEDED 1/23, 1/24, and 1/29.   1/23: Must be able to get to Falls Church. Shoot will take place over normal business hours.   1/24: Must be available to provide your own transportation to Shenandoah area. This is a late night shoot.   1/29: Must be available to get to Sterling. Shoot will take… Read more »

Richmond – Open call for short film – Feb 23, April 18-22 – Paid

Cardinal is an upcoming short film shooting in April 2019 in Richmond, VA. Come join an experienced, professional, fun team and help bring this independent thriller to life!   Production title: Cardinal Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Director: Todd Densmore Producer: Brittany Gray Audition Location: 1401 E Cary St #400, Richmond, VA 23219 Shooting Location: Richmond,… Read more »

Sterling – Casting girls and boys age 9-15 for product video – Jan 29 – Paid

RHED Pixel is casting non-union girls and boys of any ethnicity between ages 9-15 for non-speaking roles in a product informational video. Children must be athletic and be able to do an obstacle course and jump on trampolines. Shoot will be Tuesday January 29th in Sterling, VA during the day. Pay rate is $500/day. If… Read more »

Statewide – Call for Submissions: Seven Cities Short Film Showcase – March 16 deadline – Fee

The Seven Cities of Hampton Roads are home to countless creatives and fantastic films that deserve to be showcased. Join us for a celebration of this gifted community and all the crazy, colorful, and creative films they’ve made! Officially selected films will be screened at the showcase on April 19th where they will have the… Read more »

D.C. Metro Area – Graduate Thesis Film Crew – March 1- March 17, 2019 – PAID

A Faith-based short film, The Anointing, needs crew members in the D.C. metro and NOVA areas. Planned for a 13 day shoot. Principle photography begins March 8 and goes through March 17 with two days off. Must be local to the area. Compensation: Pay, Meal, and IMDB credit. The crew positions needed for this short film are:… Read more »

D.C. Metro Area – Graduate Thesis Film Casting – 03/12/19 thru 03/16/19 – UNPAID

Casting call for The Anointing, a graduate thesis film at Howard University written and directed by Rhonda Fleming. Challenging social and cultural gender roles, in the final week of Jesus’ life, Mary of Bethany is chosen by God to anoint Jesus for burial. Filming will take place around the D.C. Metro area. If interested, please submit… Read more »

National – Short Film Competition – Jan 15-Feb 12 – Paid

Entries are now being accepted for an exciting short film competition. The Oliver White Hill Social Justice Short Film Competition: “Face the dawn, not the setting sun: equality, social and/or economic justice, and conflict resolution in 2019 and forward.” It is open to elementary school students, amateur, and professional filmmakers. The winning films will receive… Read more »

Richmond – Created Equal Film Series: Virginia Voices – Jan 17 – Free

Created Equal Film Series: Virginia Voices Thursday, January 17 6:30-8:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 Free and open to all. RSVP recommended, visit link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/created-equal-film-series-virginia-voices-tickets-51659674477    Virginia Voices is a snapshot of Virginia history as told by the people who live and work here. Begin the… Read more »

Fairfax – Production industry small biz/Freelancer Bootcamp workshop – Feb 9 – $25/$50

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE PRODUCTION INDUSTRY SMALL BIZ / FREELANCER BOOTCAMP!! The NoVA VPAs first all-day MEGA workshop SATURDAY, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM LOCATION:  THUNDERSHOT STUDIOS in FAIRFAX, VA (MAP LINK) TOTAL Event capacity:   75 People—Pre-registration Required (no walk-ins)   Do you want to be an entrepreneur in the video, television, or motion picture industry?  Are… Read more »

Charlottesville – Open Call for a Web Series – Paid

Black Enough is an upcoming web series shooting in June 2019 in Charlottesville. More info about the web series can be found here: Black Enough  Video Submissions are open until January 11th and can be submitted to the link below. Email any questions to [email protected] Black Enough Video Submission Link    

Richmond – VPA Filmmakers Showcase – Jan 19 – $12/$5/free

Work from Virginia filmmakers will be on the big screen on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St..   The show runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature short films from filmmakers, as well as a table read or two from screenwriters, all from the… Read more »

Statewide – Submit to the Creative World Awards – final Deadline Jan 15 – Fee

Is it your New Year’s Resolution to finally finish that script you’ve been working on? Or maybe you’ve been sitting on a script for a while without submitting it anywhere.   We think 2019 should be the year you change that.   Finish up your script and submit it to our Late Deadline for the 2019… Read more »

Richmond – State of the industry – January 31st – Free

The VPA invites you to the annual State of the Industry event, which celebrates film and video production in Virginia. At this event film professionals and those who aspire to be get together to share information about the industry. The event will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm at 23… Read more »

Charlottesville – Casting call for solar energy spots – Feb 4-8 – Paid

arvold.casting is seeking actors and real people for solar energy spots shooting in Charlottesville, VA. Those with experience and those newer to the industry are encouraged to submit! Please see our casting notice for more details and submission instructions: http://arvold.com/casting-call/sigora-solar/

Falls Church – Casting actor for online course – Jan 21 – Paid

MALE OR FEMALE ACTOR NEEDED Monday, January 21 for a business oriented online education course. 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. Non-union. Paid. Shoot location: Falls Church, VA.   Please contact Hillary Shea at [email protected] if you are interested with your résumé and portfolio. Hillary Shea Associate Producer | RHED Pixel Managing Editor | Spotlight on Screenwriters Secretary and… Read more »

Richmond & DC – Wild and Scenic Film Festival – Jan 24 – Tickets

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay would like to invite you to join us at our first Wild & Scenic Film Festival Screening, one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, which is coming up on January 24th, 2019.   Washington, DC: What: Wild and Scenic Film Festival Where: Landmark’s E Street Cinema,… Read more »

Arlington – Social Media and Marketing workshop for filmmakers – Jan 14 – Free

Please join us for the Shane’s Inner Circle Mid Atlantic Group’s Social Media and Marketing Workshop.   Learn from the experts on how to create your own brand, set up a presence, and market yourself as a filmmaker.  See what works and doesn’t work, and find out which social media outlets you should be using. … Read more »

Roanoke – Casting Short Student Film – Jan 13-17- unpaid

“The Rescue” casting call: Casting a short student fantasy film. Logline: Two women, an elderly mermaid and a human mother, need to save their families after a local pipeline leak. Seeking actresses for lead roles, and one actor for a minor, single-day role. Pearl Female, 40s to 60s Protagonist. An elderly mermaid under pressure to… Read more »

Richmond – 48 Hr Film Project Early Bird promotion – Early Deadline Jan 15 – $125

Our New Year’s Resolution promo is here!   Start 2019 off right by deciding to make a film this year – register your team now to save big. Sign up for the 2019 48HFP 2019 Tour by January 15 for only $125 – that’s more than a 25% discount off the regular rate!!   Don’t miss out on the fun! Register by January… Read more »

Statewide – Submit to the Bethesda Film Fest – Jan 11 deadline – $25 fee

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 7th annual festival in April 2019.   Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18,… Read more »