Hello Filmmakers ! The James River Film Society is excited to announce the 2016 James River Short Films competition! Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Film Office and the James River Film Society, this juried contest will be awarding $2000 in prizes to the first, second , and third-place winners. The entry fee is $20 through… Read more »
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NORTHERN VIRGINIA – PBSNewsHour Position Available – PAID
PBS NewsHour is looking for creative thinkers with visionary ideas on how to tell science stories using social media. During their tenure, News Assistants will be involved in creating social media and other online content for the NewsHour’s science team. This includes pitching ideas, assisting in story research and development and producing original content for… Read more »
WASHINGTON DC – New York Japan Cinefest September 29th – FREE
The Japan Information & Culture Center welcomes the return of the New York Japan CineFest, presenting seven short films highlighting the most exciting new voices in cinema! Thursday, September 29th, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St NW Suite 100 Washington DC 20036… Read more »
WASHINGTON DC – Film Collaborative Event September 29 – FREE
VISIONDC– Film Collaborative September 29, 2016 411 New York Ave NE, DC 6PM – 8PM VIP Rooftop Reception 8PM – 11PM General Admission Mixer CULTURALDC, BROOK ROSE DEVELOPMENT, AND D.B. LEE DEVELOPMENT, invite you to experience an evening with filmmakers and space-makers, held at the future site of the art-focused boutique hotel at 411 New… Read more »
NORTHERN VIRGINIA – Film Screening September 20 at George Mason University – FREE
George Mason University will host a free film screening of MARITAL RAPE IS REAL by Shanon Lee at its Fairfax Campus during Fear2Freedom’s annual campaign to raise awareness for victims of sexual assault. MARITAL RAPE IS REAL is a short film adapted from several published essays on marital rape by WIFV Member Shanon Lee. The… Read more »
RICHMOND – Photographer Job September 20 – PAID
Looking for a photographer to help shoot some stills in Chesterfield, VA on Tuesday the 20th of September. If interested, please provide a day rate, stills portfolio and kit list to [email protected]
VIRGINIA – Sundance Documentary Film Grants Rolling Application – FREE
The Sundance Documentary Film Program supports non-fiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries on contemporary themes. Established in 2002 with founding support from Open Society Foundations, the Program is a vibrant global resource for independent non-fiction storytelling. Recent projects include The Square, The Queen of Versailles, Rich Hill, The Invisible War and The… Read more »
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Adrenaline Film Competition – FREE
Attention filmmakers, actors, and composers! The Virginia Film Festival is now accepting applications for the 13th Adrenaline Film Project. AFP is a 72-hour, highly-caffeinated filmmaking competition where three-person teams of filmmakers work together to write, cast, shoot, and edit a film in only three days! AFP provides a unique experience for aspiring filmmakers,… Read more »
RICHMOND – Casting Call for 16mm Short Film – PAID
SYNOPSIS: The first portion of a two-part short film– a young man holds out all night for a last chance to explain his shortcomings to an ex-partner before his departure to a new city the next morning. PRODUCTION TITLE: Right Now a Moment TYPE: Super 16mm short film UNION STATUS: Non-Union, Paid FORMAT: 16mm… Read more »
Richmond – Casting African American actress for historical live action and animated video – Paid, non-union
Casting one African American actress for historical animated video Project Overview: Based on an original screenplay, No Ordinary People is a short film in pre-production that will illuminate the true story of Ann, an enslaved woman from Maryland. In 1815, Ann threw herself out of a third floor window rather than be sold south and… Read more »