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 »

To Kill A Mockingbird Live Starring Academy Award Nominee, Mary Badham(Original Scout Finch)   The show also stars, Aaron Jackson(NBC’S California Dreams & Fighting A War Of My Own) as Atticus Finch, along with area stage & film actors including; Linda Diocedo(Scout), Paul DeLia(Bob Ewell), John Whitt(Judge Taylor ), Krystle Churchill(Helen), Crystal Perry(Calpurnia), Gavin Boland(Jem),… Read more »

Greetings everyone!  They are seeking talent for the following projects so if you meet the breakdowns below, please email the appropriate party named below and reference the project number: PROJECT 1:  SEEKING – FUNNY Caucasian Female between 25 – 40 years old for shoot in Hampton Roads. Comedic speaking role for automotive company! Note: Heavy… Read more »

Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Rep is pleased to offer this workshops taught by Emma Orelove. When: Saturday, February 11th from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Where: Virginia Repertory Children’s Theater at the Shops at Willow Lawn Ages: 14 and up Cost: $30 *Space is limited Get the experience of working in a one-on-one classroom… Read more »

The Global Impact Film Festival, to be held in Washington, DC August 25 – 27, is now accepting submissions of short (under 30 mins) docs and narratives with an eye for creating social change. Early bird deadline is March 15. Final deadline is May 15. Withoutabox: http://bit.ly/2kL5D8d Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/GlobalImpactDC Questions and more information: http://globalimpactfilmfest.org/contact/… Read more »

ODU is casting for the short film “Bay”, an all-Female cast with a Woman Director, to be shot as if it was all 1 shot: Bay (lead): female, 20 – 30 yrs. old, any ethnicity, long hair preferred, athletic build, raspy voice a plus but not required. $150 flat rate Adeline (lead): female, 25 –… Read more »

The William & Mary Global Film Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary with four days of films, special guests, and receptions from February 23 to 26, 2017. The festival will feature a diverse program of films and live events showcasing the work of international filmmakers, the William & Mary community, and emerging student talent from around… Read more »

The JICC presents two rarely-seen short films from the inimitable Kiyoshi Kurosawa! Friday, February 10th, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington DC 20036 US   A regular of the Cannes Film Festival, director Kiyoshi Kurosawa has become one of… Read more »

Arvold is seeking actors who look authentically from the Revolutionary War period for speaking roles in the fourth and final season of TURN: Washington’s Spies! Please see their casting notice for further details and submission instructions: http://arvoldcasting.com/casting-calls/amcs-turn-washingtons-spies-principal-roles-ep-403/

The Tryka Film Coalition is a STUDENT RUN filmmaking community consisting of, and for, high school filmmakers, actors, designers, musicians and artists in the DMV area. The group has monthly meetings where students hear from professional guest speakers, listen to and give feedback on scripts, and socialize with other teenagers with an interest and focus… Read more »

About CCC + CCCAction: The Center for Community Change is committed to help build powerful and dynamic movements in diverse communities to create meaningful change. With our grassroots partners, they build the power and capacity of low-income people and communities of color to make significant policy changes in their lives. Thier focus areas include jobs… Read more »

Production title: Removal Production Type: Independent / Student Project length: Short Film (approx. 10 minutes) Posted on: Monday, January 23, 2017 Production location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Production Company: Regent University Director: Ande Kirkham-Williams Producer: Elizabeth Corey Casting Director: Sarah Spence Audition Location: 1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Shooting Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents Auditions and Cold Reads Course This 5-week course starts February 21, 2017     Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm You got an audition tomorrow, can you book the job? Learn auditioning & cold reading skills so you stand out of the crowd! They will teach you to: analyze a scene quickly –  read sentences, not words from your script –  research your role – sell yourself… Read more »

Story House Productions is currently casting for LEAD and FEATURED roles for Episode 204 of ‘CopyCat Killers’. Shoot Dates: Feb. 6 – Feb. 10, 2017 Location: Exact Location TBD (DC/Maryland/Virginia Area) All roles are PAID.   Looking to match: NATHANIEL: African American Male, late 20’s – early 30’s, short brown hair, average height and average… Read more »

The Richmond International Film Festival Announces the 2017 Official Selection Event Schedule for Film & Music More than 150 films from over 35 countries to be screened over seven days plus 50 Local, National and International Music Showcases to Perform The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF), expands this year to bring a seven-day cavalcade of… Read more »

Moonlit Wings Productions is thrilled to support New York Actors Connection’s return to The Little Theatre of Alexandria on April 7-9, 2017 for on-camera classes with SIX Casting Directors visiting from NYC! Use code MOONLITWINGS to save $200 off the weekend event when you register before the end of the month. For more information and… Read more »

The Christian Broadcasting Network is casting for a feature story on Ruby Bridges. They will be reenacting the desegregation of a New Orleans school in 1960, and they will be shooting a few scenes within a school as well as a protest scene outside of a school entrance. It will take place in the Virginia Beach… Read more »

Join them for the 26th annual Rosebud Film Festival.            The festival kicks off Friday, January 27, 2017, at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre with the opening night film, Reparation, which was written, directed, and produced by filmmaker Kyle Ham. The film stars Jon Huertas (Castle, This Is Us), Marc Menchaca (Inside Amy Schumer), and Virginia Newcomb (The Atoning).… Read more »

    The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at two “State of the Industry” (SOI) events. Catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people and learn more about our industry at an informal trade expo featuring vendors showcasing their production-related goods and services. This… Read more »