At the annual AICP show, presented by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, judges select the year’s best commercials in 23 categories ranging from animation, visual effects and humor to music, cinematography and sound design. The AICP then packages the best ads into a show that is toured throughout the country to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas,… Read more »

Offering a solution to the disparity of women in film, The Women’s Film Challenge features short films created by female directors, writers & producers. The Challenge launches online at https://theaudienceawards.com on October 1st, 2016. Female directors, producers & writers submit their short films 10 minutes & under in one of 4-5 categories to compete in WFC. The films are… Read more »

DOCUMENTARY STRUCTURE AND STORYTEELING 3 PART COURSE THURSDAYS, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 INSTRUCTOR: ADELE SCHMIDT   Documentary Structure and Storytelling I:  The Essentials of Documentary Storytelling Sep 15, 2016 7:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Docs In Progress 8700 1st Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States $95 ($85 WIFV) (to register for this session only) $225 (to… Read more »

Docs In Progress is seeking submissions of documentary works-in-progress for upcoming facilitated feedback programs: If you have a trailer or a scene you would like feedback on from other filmmakers, submit for our October 10 Roundtable. If you have a full rough cut you would like feedback on from a general audience which includes both… Read more »

Interested in using your filmmaking skills to benefit awesome nonprofits in the District?  Seeking a creative outlet outside of your 9-5 job?  Stone Soup Films may be what you are looking for! Join us for an introductory session to all media-savvy individuals in the DC area that would like to collaborate with Stone Soup Films.… Read more »

Aaron Marcus  Answering Questions and Teaching Actors and Models How to Get More Work Free Talk  September 21 Starting at 5:00 James Duncan Jr. Library 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301   In conjunction with the release of his new book, which you can find at this link (howtomodel.com/book-the-job-book), Aaron Marcus will be discussing the following… Read more »

Jeff Shrewsbury, HCS Acting Academy Director, is teaming up with Liquid talent. We are looking for actors! With more TV and Movies coming to Virginia the need for talented strong actors is rising!  Actors who train together work together!  www.HollywoodCreativeStudios.com   The HCS acting academy presents “Act Now” Location: 9200 Stony Point PKWY unit #193… Read more »

Native American actress 18-25 needed to play a “mystic” in a sci-fi short film. The character will summon avenging spirit to help an abused woman to overcome her attacker. Its a 15 min film scheduled to enter a film festival upon completion. The film will shoot for 2-4 days on location in the City of Petersburg and will pay 125.00… Read more »

Producing Master Class: Film Financing Join WIFV for a master class on film financing that discusses the options beyond crowdfunding, grants, and credit cards. Ari Pinchot of Crystal City Entertainment and Marina Martins of Pigmental Studios will share their experiences in securing equity investors and organizing a film fund for their projects. This is a class to provide you… Read more »

UPCOMING LIQUID EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES!   Liquid is heating up the Fall with skill building workshops and other events to make sure everyone is ready for upcoming projects!  Our new ACTING ACADEMY will be offering classes this month, as well!  Here is what we have lined up (click on the links or contact me for… Read more »