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Northern VA – PBS NewsHour Seeking Executive Assistant – ASAP

PBS NewsHour is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their Senior Vice President and Executive Producer. In this position, you will be responsible for providing high-level and complex administrative support. As their Executive Assistant, you will: Manage the SVP/EP’s daily and long-range calendar and schedule Draft memoranda and correspondence Maintain files Serve as a… Read more »

Bethesda, MD – Bethesda Film Fest – MAR 17-18 – FEE

The 5th annual Bethesda Film Fest will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers at screenings scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, 2017. Screenings will be held at 7pm on March 17th and 6pm and 8pm on March 18th at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. in downtown Bethesda. The Bethesda Film Fest is… Read more »

Richmond – FREE TICKETS FOR TALES OF MEXICO – MAR 2 – FREE

Dear Friend of the Virginia Film Office, The Richmond International Film Festival has just made a wonderful offer to all friends of the Virginia Film Office.  The Festival has made tickets available to the screening of TALES OF MEXICO, showing at 6:15 at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond on Thursday, March 2.  Just come to… Read more »

Nationwide – Burning sands launching on Netflix – Mar 10

Filmed at Virginia State University and premiered at Sundance, Burning Sands takes you on a raw, voyeuristic journey of fraternity pledging through the eyes of one favored pledgee, who is torn between honoring a code of silence or standing up against the intensifying violence of underground hazing. Led by a breakthrough performance by Trevor Jackson, director… Read more »

DC – Animators roundtable – Mar 15 – FEE/FREE

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017      6:30pm to 8:30pm Where: Interface Media Group     1233 20th Street NW Washington DC, 20036 Register Here Behind the Scenes of Animated Short Fired Up Fired Up is a short animated film that depicts the origin story of President Obama’s famed “Fired up, ready to go” chant. Released on the final… Read more »

Richmond – Screening of Aviva Kempner’s Rosenwald – Feb 28 – FREE

A FILM INSPIRED BY JULIAN BOND Come see Aviva Kempner’s film Rosenwald in Richmond, VA on February 28! Aviva Kempner’s Rosenwald is the incredible story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school, but rose to become the President of Sears. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, this Jewish philanthropist joined forces with… Read more »

COMING UP THIS WEEK

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 »

Northern Virginia – Casting for Rev War Museum Film Shoot – ASAP

Casting for Revolutionary War museum films Arvold Casting is searching for actors for an exciting museum project! Cortina Productions Short Museum Films Non-Union Casting Director: Erica Arvold Casting Associate: Christian Trew Casting Assistant: Eileen Small Shoot Location: Northern Virginia area Usage: Full Buyout Travel/Lodging: Provided, if applicable See roles below for shoot date(s) and pay… Read more »

Washington DC – Docs in Progress – Feb 24 – Fee

Tonight (Friday, February 24), come join Docs In Progress to help workshop films on two hot topics. Your feedback will help your fellow filmmakers overcome creative blocks and get a new perspective on any challenges in structural or character development. This program is open both to filmmakers and film lovers! WHAT’S SCREENING? Girls Are Always… Read more »

Country Wide – Reel Fear Horror Contest – March 17 – Free

From thecreatedaily.com Do you live to scream? Do you love to scare? If you’re a filmmaker with an appetite for fright, look no further: Project Greenlight Digital Studios and horror/ thriller streaming service Shudder bring you the REEL FEAR Horror Contest. Enter now for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see your $300,000… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Filmapalooza Seattle on Tour – Aug. 4 – fee

  Filmapalooza Seattle Kicks Off Next Week In less than a week, 300 filmmakers from around the world will travel to Seattle for one of the biggest 48HFP filmmaking events of the year–Filmapalooza! Filmapalooza is the 48HFP’s international festival and competition, where they screen all of their city-winning 48HFP films from the previous year and… Read more »

Virginia Beach – Open Casting Call for Student Short Film – Feb. 24 & Feb. 25 – Unpaid

Director: Tony Batchler Producers: Paris Boynes, Rafuel Jordan Description: Short Student Film. Unpaid.   Audition Dates: Friday, February 24, 2017 & Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 3:00PM-5:00PM (preferred, alternative time can be scheduled) Location: Regent University, School of Communication & the Arts (SCA) 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Visitor Parking is available… Read more »