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Announcing the Winners of the 2016 Virginia Screenwriting Competition

Congratulations to the three winners of the Virginia Screenwriting Competition – Ron Basso of Virginia Beach, Eric Carlson of Williamsburg, and Jesse Robinson of Alexandria! This year’s winners were announced at the The Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville. The writers offered some truly interesting scripts. For more information on the scripts and how to contact… Read more »

Norfolk – ODU Premiere of ‘Searching for Shaniqua’ – Nov 17

On November 17, Old Dominion University will host a screening of the award-winning documentary film, Searching for Shaniqua. The film explores the politics of naming practices in the African American community. It recently won the HBO Best Documentary Award at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The film’s director, Phill Branch and its producer, Eleanor… Read more »

Richmond – Werner Herzog Docu ‘Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World’ at Bijou Film Center – Nov 17-20

Werner Herzog fans! The Bijou Film Center in Richmond will be presenting the attention-garnering documentary ‘Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World’ by famed director Werner Herzog.  The screenings will take place Nov. 17-20, with a special screening Saturday, Nov 20th featuring a Q&A with local community members involved in the film. Details: Admission: $9.… Read more »

In search of documentary- PAID

Looking for good quality documentary any topic like food, culture, kids, and avoiding religious and political subjects.  Length can be 20-90 minutes.  Please submit a trailer for consideration.  Send inquiries and materials to [email protected] They are looking to purchase broadcast rights for the Middle East.  The audience is mostly Arab families. Contact Ms. Nevine Kamel… Read more »

Washignton DC- Casting Call for Hispanic Females- PAID

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for talent for a AFTRA industrial shooting in the DC area on November 29 and 30, 2016. Auditions will be held in Washington, DC on Monday, November 21, 2016. We are currently looking for the following types: Grandmother – Hispanic female, 60s+ Mother – Hispanic female, 40s Daughter – Hispanic… Read more »

Arlingon, VA- WETA ISO Senior Director of Creative Services- PAID

The Senior Director of Creative Services will implement the overall direction of the on-air messaging for WETA TV26, WETA HD, WETA Kids and WETA UK. The position requires a combination of office work, studio & edit time and on-location. Using strategic planning of on air & off-air creative to drive viewership and ratings, s/he will… Read more »

Norfolk, Va- MixKnoweledgy film industry panels- Nov. 19th

MixKnowledgy presents: eleVAte at Granby Theater 421 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Vollywood® Friends! Register today for the last few tickets to this Saturday’s premiere Hollywood conference in Hampton Roads at Norfolk’s Granby Theater. Presented by MixKnowledgy, an entertainment event series in LA, NYC, and Chicago, Virginia Beach’s own Erman Baradi brings eleVAte 757, a series of… Read more »

VIRGINIA – Staff Me Up Production Jobs Update – PAID

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 Personel. Production Assistant WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS FILM (THEATRICAL) STARTS NOV… Read more »