arvold. is hosting Acting Extravaganza with Erica Arvold, Eva DeVirgilis & Scott Wichmannthis this Saturday, February 18 in Richmond! Tickets are available here

GMU Visiting Filmmakers Series presents: Hooligan Sparrow with Nanfu Wang  Thursday March 2, 2017 at 4:30pm  Johnson Center Cinema  The danger is palpable as intrepid young filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (a.k.a Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to Hainan Province in southern China to protest the case of six elementary school… Read more »

March 2, 2017 5:30–7:30pm National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave NW Washington, DC RSVP here Independent Television Service (ITVS) and USAID​, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, bring together thought leaders, policymakers and change makers to discuss the transformative power of documentary film on gender equality and new approaches to… Read more »

Non Profit Shoot Location: Roanoke Virginia  Dates:     Feb 26th and 27th They Need Local Crew: (paid) Sound (with 4 wireless lav/boom) Low Budget  On Set Meals  Possibly 2 night hotel Please send resume and contact information to [email protected]

The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF) Feb 27-Mar 5, 2017  More than 150 films from over 35 countries to be screened over seven days plus 50 Local, National and International Music Showcases RIFF, one of the largest international film festivals in the mid-Atlantic, brings a seven-day cavalcade of cutting edge film plus bands… Read more »

M.A.M. Inc. is seeking actors for a Redemptive Romantic Comedy feature film entitled Finding Boaz. For more details and submission instructions, click here. Submissions must be received by Feb 16th.

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! Thursday… Read more »

The VFF at Violet Crown Series is a collaboration with Violet Crown Charlottesville to present a year-round, co-curated selection of films. The series will kick off on February 21 with the Oscar-nominated documentary Fire at Sea, which was an audience favorite at the 2016 VFF. Fire at Sea tells the story of the hundreds of thousands of… Read more »

Questioning Cinema: Loving Feb. 16, 2017 5 p.m. Screening / 7:15 p.m. Discussion James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall (Room 303) In 1958, newlyweds Richard and Mildred Loving were found guilty of violating Virginia’s anti-miscegenation statute that banned inter-racial marriage. Living in Washington, isolated from their families and community, they became a test case for… Read more »

On February 6 through 12, 2017, the Enrichmond Foundation, the Sierra Club – Falls of the James Group, the Capital Region Land Conservancy and Viridiant will partner to present the Seventh Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival. In 2017 the festival will take place at several locations including the University of Richmond, VCU, area libraries, Visual… 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-ep-405 Thank you! the arvold. team — arvold.

ATTENTION: ALL FILMMAKERS, ACTORS, and STUNT PERFORMERS THE VIRGINIA BEACH BASH STAGE & SCREEN COMBAT WORKSHOP Regent University Communication and Performing Arts Building 1000 Regent University, Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464 $275 for two full days of instruction, includes lunch both days & T Shirt $250.00 Early General Registration (2 days) ends March 10, 2017… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at the Hampton Roads State of the Industry. 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. Get together with… Read more »

This is a casting call for the short film, GUILT’S VISITOR. This is Non-Union. More detail will be supplied during call backs. Please send resume and headshots and character submitting for to [email protected]. NO PHONE CALLS. Feel free to email me any questions. GUILT’S VISITOR is a story about how tough decisions shouldn’t be avoided… Read more »

SPECIAL Requirement: MUST be a super dark, very, very dark complexioned black woman for the lead role: the darker the better. IN OTHER WORDS: A BLACK-SKINNED woman; Coal-black complexion.  NOTE:  If you do not possess this basic physical requirement for the role, they would greatly appreciate if you did not send a resume. Age: late 20s, early 30s; Height: approx.: 5’ 9” to… Read more »

This year Arvold continues to expand arvold.education, inspired by their work with fellow artists who share their passion to raise the bar through training and collaboration. Here’s a one-stop arvold.education guide through May.  Each offering is unique and tailored to a different aspect of the craft. MASTER SCENE STUDY with Richard Warner  a 6-week course beginning Feb… Read more »

WIF Member seeking director for shoot this Sunday. Must have all day availability. Specific time TBA. They will be shooting the pilot episode for a Los Angeles based digital network interested in producing the project. Shoot will take place in SW DC located off the Waterfront stop. Compensation: stipend, food and copy. If you’re interested… Read more »

Registration now OPEN for acting CAMPS this Spring & Summer, plus classes. Springfield • Falls Church • McLean • Herndon • Great Falls Classes for ages 4 to 17, by age group. Camps for ages 7-14, all levels welcome. Too old for camp? Ages 14-17 click here for Teens Behind-the-Scenes program.  

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 »