The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival (GCFVF), a non-profit organization and established in 1999, is created to promote and showcase the discovery of new and emerging motion picture artists through inspirational, educational and thought-provoking stories and dialogue, set to a visual medium, that raise the awareness of consciousness in the audience, not only to… Read more »

The Library of Congress’s The Packard Campus Theater will be screening The Gazebo, released in 1959 and starring Debbie Reynolds and Glenn Ford. The two star as a married couple who are being blackmailed in this offbeat comedy involving murder and a backyard gazebo. Based on the hit Broadway play of the same name by… Read more »

The Istituto Italiano di Cultura will be holding a screening of L’accabadora (Angel of Mercy) at the Embassy of Italy on July 5th   Location: Embassy of Italy: 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC  20008 Time: 6:00 pm   Director: Enrico Pau Italy, Ireland 2016, 97 min Film in Italian with English subtitles Annetta lives… Read more »

Actors needed for Colonial Williamsburg 4th of July Shoot.  The shoot is tentatively scheduled between 2pm and 9pm, with about 6 hours of work on Tuesday, July 4th, in Williamsburg, VA. The rate is $25/hr.   They are looking for actors who can convincingly portray the demographics of the following: African American Male, ages 32… Read more »

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 »

Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM   The Narrative Directors Roundtables are open to the general public. They provide an opportunity for directors and those who are interested in working with directors to network and learn about strengthening their skills. Narrative… Read more »

Interface Media Group – 1233 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM –  9:00 PM   This program is a joint effort between Docs In Progress and Women in Film and Video-DC. Programs alternate between Docs In Progress in Silver Spring and Interface Media in Washington, DC. Roundtables at Docs… Read more »

Dreams Factory, is seeking actors and actresses to fill the following roles in their feature length independent film with working title “The Gift.” “The Gift” is a family-friendly movie about friendship, fostering artistic skills, and the love of music.   Male – Role of Franz Muller – Should be physically capable, able to move well… Read more »

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for child talent for a print shoot in Washington, DC on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  They are looking for the following types: Males & Females, any ethnicity, 10-14 years old. For consideration or for more information please email [email protected] with your headshot and at least 2 current snapshots – at… Read more »

Science & Social Media News Assistant Program ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS — NO STRICT DEADLINE Program duration: 1 year Location: Arlington, Virginia   The Science & Social Media News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a digital newsroom setting. For this position, they are looking for creative thinkers with visionary… Read more »

Producer, Politics Department: NewsHour Productions, LLC Supervisor:  Senior Producer, Politics Status: Full-Time, Exempt The Producer, Politics serves as an integral member of the PBS NewsHour politics unit, overseeing the production of video segments for use on-air and a variety of online content. RESPONSIBILITIES Conceiving, developing and executing field segments as well as studio discussion segments. Managing and planning… 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! Tuesday,… Read more »

    Tune in to catch the premier of the 4th and final season of AMC’s TURN: Washington’s Spies, filmed right here in Virginia! TURN tells the story of an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide of America’s fight for independence.  The entirety of TURN’s four seasons were shot here in the Commonwealth… Read more »

Women and Hollywood educates, advocates, and agitates for gender parity across the entertainment industry. The site was founded in 2007 by Melissa Silverstein and in  celebration and recognition of their 10th anniversary, the Women and Hollywood will conduct a short film contest for first-time female filmmakers. The objective of the contest is to give female filmmakers… Read more »

RVA – Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema are seeking 6 actors for 2 short 35mm student films:   IT’S QUIET IN SPACE VCUarts Cinema Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producers: Arthur Eng & Kirk Kjeldsen Producer: Leanne Burke Director: Zoe Ferebee Writer: Mary Conklin Shoot Dates: 3 Days the Week of… Read more »