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 »
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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 »
DC – Carlyn Davis Casting looking for non-union talent for TV promos – Mar 15-19 – PAID
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for non-union talent for TV promos filming in the Washington, DC area sometime between March 15 – March 19, 2017. Talent would be needed only for one half day. We are currently looking for the following types: African American Female, 40s Ethnically Ambiguous Girl, age 6-10 Ethnically Ambiguous Husband/Father, 30-40s… Read more »
DC/NOVA – Casting Call for period documentary – Apr 13 & 24-25 – PAID
Period Documentary. Non union. All performers must live and work in the Washington D.C./Northern Virginia area and get themselves to the locations. There is no pay for transportation or lodging. FOUR FEMALE ROLES age 18-22, 5′ 3″ – 5′ 6″, ONE FEMALE 18 to play 16. One of the females is a principle player, must have… 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/MD/VA – ISO Female Actress 24-30 for WeddingWire video – Mar 3 – PAID
Position Title: Female actress age 24-30 Posting Date: 3/1/17 Job Location: DC/MD/VA Job Type: Part-Time/Freelance Description: 522 Productions is seeking a female actress to play a bride-to-be in a video for WeddingWire. Actress must be available this Friday, 3/3 between 9 am-11 am for an in-person audition in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The shoot will be 3 full days… 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 »
DC – Screening of Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale – TODAY – Free
The Environmental Film Festival is proud to present Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale TODAY March 1, 2017 9:30 am & 12:30 pm The Historic Lincoln Theatre 1215 U St, NW, Washington, DC 20009 Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale tells the urgent story of an international crisis. A newborn elephant in Botswana’s Okavango Delta inspires hope for… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Short Film – Apr & May – Paid
SAG Short filming in Richmond PAID. Looking for: Approx 21-25 Ethnicity: Caucasian or Ethnic mix. Look: Not distractingly beautiful, but pleasant to look at. Classic RomCom lead. The “Girl next door”, 5’4 – 5’9, average/slender build. If interested please email [email protected]. http://www.2roninfilms.com/
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 »
Baltimore / Washington area – ISO: Second Director for low-budget film – ASAP – PAID
Looking to fill a paid position on a low-budget film, which the director feels requires the addition of a second director (female), to aid in enhancing female characters. Person should have a feel for comedy. This low-budget comedy takes place in one location – a gym/weight room. This will require a rather large cast to… Read more »
DC – Sound/boom operator needed for short film – Apr 1&2 – PAID
A sound/boom operator is needed for a short film, Hide & Seek. This is a paid position. Filming will take place outside in a D.C. neighborhood on April 1 & 2 with a rain date of April 8 & 9. If interested, please contact [email protected]
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 »
Richmond – CASTING NOTICE: AMC’s TURN Washington’s Spies Ep. 406 – March 8 – March 17 – Paid
Arvold is seeking actors who look authentically from the Revolutionary War period for speaking roles in the fourth and final season of TURN: Washington’s Spies! Please see their casting notice for further details and submission instructions: http://arvoldcasting.com/casting-calls/amcs-turn-principal-roles-ep-406 Thank you!
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 »
Washington DC – WIFV Stonehenge Auditions – March 20 – Fee
Source Theater 1835 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009 Start: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 9:00 AM End: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM Note: This registration is for producers only (i.e. people viewing the auditions). If you are an actor and wish to audition, registration is FREE, but you must have a… 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 »
Washington D.C. – Women who Lead: Making the Jump to CEO – March 7 – Fee
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Pepco Edison Place Gallery 702 8th St. NW Washington, DC 20068 Single Ticket $50.00 8:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking 8:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion moderated by: Jennifer Nycz-Conner, Editor-at-Large, Washington Business Journal Panelists: Rosie Allen-Herring, CEO, United Way… Read more »
Washington D.C. – Screenwriters Roundtable: Writing Feature Films – Feb. 27 – Fee
Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:30 PM Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall and listen in to a group of “successful” screenwriters and/or show runners discuss their craft? Well, you can. Thanks to the folks at The Hollywood Reporter you can listen to some of the most successful screenwriters in film speak… Read more »
International – ISA Fast Track Fellowship – March 1 – Fee
FINAL DEADLINE – MARCH 1st Free Feedback – Worth $50 & Free Resubmission – Worth $75 See Details Below Apply Now If you’ve got potential and a passion for screenwriting, they want to find you. The ISA Fast Track Fellowship offers two undiscovered screenwriters the opportunity to meet with and be mentored by eight… 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 »