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DC – Echoes of Ji.hlava – March 27-30 – Free

The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival (JIDFF) is a celebration of creative documentary film and the largest event of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. The festival pays tribute to courage and risk. The Czech Embassy is collaborating with the festival to bring select films to Washington, DC through “Echoes of Ji.hlava”. Location: NYU… Read more »

DC – Czech That Film Festival – April 12-13 – FEE

Now in its sixth year, the Czech That Film Festival makes a stop in DC at the Avalon Theatre from April 12-13. The festival highlights top Czech films, bringing directors and actors to the US scene for lively discussions. In addition to the film screenings, special guest Czech director Radek Bajgar will present a Q&A… Read more »

RICHMOND – FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL – MAR 27-APR 2 – FEE

The French Film Festival returns to Richmond for the 29th year on March 27-April 2, continuing its tradition of showcasing the diversity of French Film. All films are presented by their directors and/or starring actors. A question-and-answer session with directors and actors follows each film. All movies have English subtitles, and discussions are in English or in… Read more »

VA Beach – Casting Call for Student Film – March 23 & March 24 – Unpaid

Genre: Drama Director: Sandra Demetrius Producer(s):  Sandra Demetrius and Tony Holobyte Audition Dates: March 23rd – 24th    Time: 6pm – 8pm Shooting Dates:  March 31st – April 2nd Auditions Location: Regent University Communication Building,  room 105 (Located on the south side of the building, opposite of the satellites)   Title: “DAVID” Synopsis: A father with Alzheimer’s… Read more »

DC – Women of Maidan Screenings – March 23 & March 28 – Free

Spurred by President Viktor Yanukovych’s abrupt decision in November 2013 to pull Ukraine away from an association agreement with the European Union, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians came to the main square, or maidan. Their desire to be part of Europe was amplified by their frustration at widespread corruption that ultimately robbed citizens of their… 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! Tuesday… Read more »

DC Area – Casting Call for Non-Union Short Film – ASAP – Non-Paid

Project: ‘The Trying Times’ Short Film Project Date: May 6–7 Location: DC area Now casting featured role in ‘The Trying Times,’ an independent non-union short film. Kid 3 (dark-skinned African-American or African descent, male, 5–16): Son of the film’s lead characters, needed for scene in which the family takes a portrait. Compensation: Meals, credit and… Read more »

DC – Makeup & Hair Roundtable – April 18- Free/Fee

Interface Media Group 1233 20th St NW Washington, DC 20036 Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM Simplicity can be the best way to achieve your dreams. Streamlining your process, your products and even your life can make a huge difference when trying to achieve your goals. In this roundtable,they will discuss how to think outside the… Read more »

DC – 20th Annual Media Job Fair – April 1 – Fee

Saturday, April 1, 2017 12:00-3:30 pm Pepco Edison Place Gallery 702 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20068 (Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro) WIFV’s Media Job Fair gives media professionals from the Mid-Atlantic region an opportunity to meet with prospective employers. Get your resume in the hands of company representatives! Every year their attendees are hired within days… Read more »

DC – Environmental Film Fest films at NMAI & filmmakers’ Q&A – Mar. 18, 19 – FREE

Saturday, March 18 National Museum of the American Indian 7:00 p.m., Rasmuson Theater   DINNER AND A MOVIE “100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice” Director: Melinda Janko (USA, 2016, 76 min.)   Free and open to the public, registration encouraged (https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp)   When Elouise Cobell, a petite Blackfeet warrior from Montana, started asking questions… Read more »

DC – Stonehenge Auditions 2017: Producer Registration Closes Friday – March 20 – Fee

WIFV is co-hosting the sixteenth edition of the Stonehenge Auditions with Team Jabberwocky in Washington, DC. Stonehenge Auditions is a day-long marathon of actors delivering film and video monologues in front of a camera and 50+ producers, casting directors, and agents looking to build their roster of performers. Just like speed-dating is supposed to let… Read more »