Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at the Women in Film & Video Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Best Café. Please RSVP here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32095&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal
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Zoom – WIFV Pitching Master class – April 17th – Registration Fee
Women in Film and Video present Pitching Mater Class Join Marilyn Atlas and Laurie Scheer to learn how to make a masterful pitch of your film or series. The presenters bring years of experience from both sides of the desk that will be shared in this program. Our goal is to give you the confidence… Read more »
Zoom – WIFV How to Think like a Producer Talk – April 15th – Registration Fee
Women in Film and Video will be hosting Producer Virginia Bertholet for a presentation on thinking like a producer. Event description below: “Simple approaches and exercises to open your mind to the producer way. For both development and execution of small and big projects, and long and short formats. Join Producer Virginia Bertholet who pulls parts of her Business… Read more »
McLean – 11th Annual NOVA Film Festival – April 9th-13th – Tickets
The Northern Virginia International Film & Music Festival is back! When: April 9th-13th Where: Tysons at the Boro 1667 Silver Hill Drive McLean, VA 22102 For more information and tickets, please visit: https://www.novafilmfest.com/
Richmond – RAI Panel Discussion on AI – April 24th – Free with rsvp
April 24, AI+Community Event Admission is free, however, RSVP required here Date: Thursday, April 24th – 10am to 1pm Location: Robinson Theater – 2903 Q Street, Richmond, VA 23223 For detailed information, please visit: RIFF ARTS INSTITUTE The RIFF Arts Institute (RAI) was born as a result of the Richmond International Film Festival’s (RIFF)… Read more »
Statewide – The Virginia Screenwriting Competition Open for Submissions – April 1-May 26 – Free
The 2025 Virginia Screenwriting Competition will be open for submissions beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The deadline will be Monday, May 26, 2025 at midnight. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time,… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – April 19th&20th – Unpaid
Casting call for student short film at VCU. Logline: When a college student gets coerced into a robbery with her two dimwitted friends, she must put her books smarts to use to execute a successful crime. Abiona – Black (20s-30s/any build) Cashier – Any age/ any build Waiter – Any age/ any build Police officer… Read more »
Statewide – RICHMOND FILM NETWORK SCREENWRITING SHOWDOWN – early deadline May 1st – Fee
RICHMOND FILM NETWORK SCREENWRITING SHOWDOWN The RFN Screenwriting Showdown is here! Submit your script for a chance to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or a passionate newcomer, this is your chance to showcase your voice and make your mark on the independent film scene. Our 2025 competition is open exclusively to… Read more »
Newport News – Extras Casting Call for short film – April 26th-May 1st – Paid
Casting Call: EXTRAS Needed for “The Silent Crisis” – Inspired by a True Story (Paid – Deferred) We are currently casting extras (teens & adults) for select scenes in the upcoming independent short film “The Silent Crisis,” a gripping drama inspired by true events. The film explores the emotional toll and systemic disparities in urgency… Read more »
Newport News – Production Assistant needed for short film – April 26th-May 1st – Paid
We are seeking a dedicated Production Assistant for the upcoming independent short film “The Silent Crisis,” a powerful and socially-driven story that highlights the disparity in urgency and media coverage when Black children go missing in America. The film is scheduled to shoot April 26 – May 1, 2025 in Newport News, VA. PA Responsibilities… Read more »