VCU Southern Film Festival at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: My Cousin Vinny (1992; 120 min; Rated R; 25th Anniversary) With very special guest: movie actor Raynor Scheine, in-person! Plus attorney David Baugh to comment on legal issues Friday, September 8 | 6:30–9:15pm | VMFA’s Leslie Cheek Theater   $8 (VMFA members $5) Free… Read more »

Join Hampton Roads District VPA for another fun and informative gathering of film professionals. This month’s line up features a representative from SAG-AFTRA to tell us what’s new and answer any questions. Also joining us will be Gus Evangelista from CBN, Sarah Bonner (Winner of the Virginia is for Lovers film competition), and Jake Brinn will be talking… Read more »

***BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE***   ”Othello-san” a SAG-AFTRA Short Film   Seeking 7 Japanese Background Actors Filming location: Northern Virginia   PRODUCTION DATES: Sunday, September 10, 2017 Monday, September 11, 2017 MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS   Othello-san is a story that takes place at an acting school in Japan.   SEEKING: 1 female Japanese Acting… Read more »

Southern Film Festival The VCU Southern Film Festival was founded in 2010 to explore how the distinctiveness of the South has been portrayed onscreen. The festival brings together films and those involved in their making with constructive commentary. Location: Virginia Historical Society. Children Under 18 free Members $5 Nonmembers $8 Adults Free for VCU faculty, staff, and students with valid… Read more »

BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE  “Othello-san” Short Film Synopsis: Othello-san is a story that takes place at an acting school in Japan. Jason Wilson, a celebrated young African American actor, enrolls at a prestigious theater school in Japan to play the lead role in Shakespeare’s Othello, only to find his dreams of greatness are tempered by an… Read more »

Free screening of ‘Democracy for Sale’ at the Historic Byrd Theatre Thursday, September 28th, doors at 6:45 p.m. RSVP for this event today! A border and barbeque aren’t the only things Virginia and North Carolina have in common. The two states also share some of the most gerrymandered districts in the country, cozy relationships between regulators and… Read more »

Q&A with Micheal Gottwald Michael Gottwald produced Beasts of the Southern Wild, and will discuss his new film PATTI CAKE$.  Tickets: $11 Thursday, August 31 5:00pm and 8:00pm Bow Tie Movieland, 1301 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230  

CASTING FOR SHORT FILM “EMERGENCE” Director: Timothy Puder Producers: Emily Puder, Hannah Puder Description: Casting a drama / sci-fi “Emergence,” a thesis student film. When Tamina reunites with a former flame, she rejects his pursuit of extraterrestrial life until she encounters the unimaginable. Title: Emergence Genre: Drama / Sci-fi Shoot dates: October 5-8th Pay rate:… Read more »

SIRENS MEDIA is now casting: lead, supporting, & featured extra roles for true crime series on Discovery ID called “Who Killed Jane Doe Season 2” Must be willing to work as a local hire to DC/MD/ VA AREA (Travel and lodging not provided, with exceptions for lead roles) Episode 201: Shoot date(s): 9/10/17 – 9/14/17… Read more »

Improvisation & Character Development Course This multi-week course starts Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:30-8:30 pm Why do I need to Improv? If you ever plan on auditioning for a role, it is essential. Can you improv a scene on the spot? Can you be present in the moment and create an inspiring and spontaneous performance without a… Read more »