Hollywood on the Potomac – Thu, Jun 29 at 7:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW How has DC been portrayed by Tinseltown? For his book Hollywood on the Potomac, film critic Mike Canning researched over 50 movies set in the District to reveal which ones get DC right — and which ones get it… Read more »

Folk Hero Films is casting for the feature film, Bentley’s Will, which is being produced and directed by Zachary Parks Grigg.  The film focuses on a mother who is forced to confront a strained relationship with her son who has returned home from college.   SEEKING: LEAD ACTRESS:  Age Range 45-65, Caucasian, Non-Union WHEN:  Roughly –… Read more »

Below are some opportunities provided by the film production site Staff Me Up.  We recommend using the links below for applying to jobs.  The Virginia Film Office is not responsible for the below postings, please refer all relevant questions to the appropriate Staff Me Up Personnel. ASSISTANT EDITOR (ADOBE PREMIERE) WASHINGTON, DC VICE REALITY/DOC (TV) STARTS… Read more »

DEADLINE REMINDER 2018 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) – REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE:  JUNE 30th Features: $55 / Shorts:  $45 Festival accepts: Films, screenplays, web series, music videos Categories: All category types and genres welcome Enter Today via: Film Freeway HERE or Withoutabox HERE   – ABOUT RIFF – 2018 FESTIVAL: April 24th – 29th The… 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! Monday,… Read more »

DATE AND TIME Fri, July 7, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT   LOCATION Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036   A celebration of art, animation, and robots! Crawling across a desiccated landscape, the Robot Carnival comes barreling its way to the JICC… Read more »

VCUarts Cinema looking for extras of all ages, ethnicites, and genders for a student short film “Nate Loves Sarah”. Shooting dates will be 7/4/17 – 7/7/17 in Richmond, VA Please email [email protected] if interested.

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for talent for an industrial shooting in Herndon, VA on July 11 or 12, 2017. There will be an audition, also in Herndon, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Union and non-union talent may apply. They  are currently looking for the following types: Male, 30s, Non-Caucasian Male, 50s, African American Female,… Read more »

Final Act Drama presents its Acting for Film and Television Course  This multi-week course starts July 25, 2017 Class sessions held at:  Community Idea Station Studios 23 Sesame Street Richmond, VA 23235 Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm     804-858-3446   Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials,… Read more »

Interface Media Group – 1233 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM   Washington, DC is home to a community of highly skilled screenwriters. To draw attention to their talent and help get their work in front of major producers, writer and producer Monica Lee Bellais… Read more »