Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 4 actors for short film to be shot in Richmond, VA – April 7th, 8th & 9th, 2017 – PAID THE LAST VIDEO STORE Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Department, Virginia Commonwealth University Executive Producers: Rob Tregenza & Jai Jamison Producer: Clare Starrs Director: Jesse… Read more »
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Williamsburg – Videographer Needed for Sports Events- Mar. 25 & Mar. 26- paid
Looking for a videographer with his/her own equipment, (camera requirement: HDMI or SDI port for live streaming) to shoot three games this weekend in Williamsburg, VA. Two on Saturday, one on Sunday. Please text or email for details and availability Nik Meinzer: email: [email protected] phone: 804.638.9519
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 »
Washington, VA – The Film Festival at Little Washington – April 7-9 – Fee
The Film Festival at Little Washington will once again acknowledge Virginia filmmakers with a special program highlighting their work and is about more than what happens on the screen. Here, they acknowledge the power of the movies to not only entertain but also to provoke, inspire, and enlighten. The art of filmmaking is the beginning of… Read more »
Richmond – Marketing, Distribution & Finance Symposium, May 6-7 – Fee
VFO, VPA, WFD & Belltower Pictures present: Marketing, Distribution & Finance Symposium, May 6-7, 2017 The purpose of the symposium is to bring together leading film industry experts to help filmmakers discover the most effective ways to finance, distribute and market their films, answering questions such as: What are the best ways to raise money… 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 – Non-Union Crew Call for Student Film – March 31 – April 2 – Unpaid
Title: “DAVID” Genre: Drama Director: Sandra Demetrius Producer(s): Sandra Demetrius and Tony Holobyte Shooting Dates: March 31st – April 2nd A father with Alzheimer’s and his son meets for the first time after years apart. While they share a talent for music, their strained relationship is tested as they currently live in two separate realities.… 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 »
DC – Gertrude Bell: Letters from Baghdad Screening – March 25 – Free
The National Gallery of Art is hosting an Environmental Film Festival screening of GERTRUDE BELL: LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD on Saturday, March 25 at 3:00 pm in the East Building Auditorium. The screening is free and reservations are not required. Filmmakers will be there for Q&A. Introduced by Zeva Oelbaum and Sabine Krayenbühl One of the… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Notice – AMC’s Turn: Washington’s Spies EP. 408 – March 29 – April 7, 2017 – 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-408-adult-roles.
Richmond – Casting Call for Non-Union Student Film – March 24 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 4 actors for short film to be shot in Richmond, VA – April 7th, 8th & 9th, 2017 – PAID THE LAST VIDEO STORE Short Student Film Non-Union Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Department, Virginia Commonwealth University Executive Producers: Rob Tregenza & Jai Jamison Producer: Clare Starrs Director: Jesse… Read more »
DC AREA – Casting Hispanic male actor – Mar 30 – PAID
Casting a late 30’s – early 50 year old Hispanic male for a 1/2 day shoot on March 30th. It’s a lead/speaking role in the Washington DC area. If you are interested, please email your headshot/reel & contact information to Amanda Deprez at [email protected]. It’s a 4 hour shoot most likely in the afternoon. This is a… 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 area – Carlyn Davis Casting Seeking Non-Union Talent – March 20 – Paid
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for non-union talent to be a stand-in for a video filming in the Washington, DC area on the afternoon/evening of March 21, 2017. We are currently looking for the following type: Male, African American, mid to late 20s, approx. 6’4” & 209 lbs. For consideration or for more information please… 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 »
Richmond – Symposium on Film Marketing, Distribution & Finance – May 6 & 7 – Fee
Get answers! · What are the best ways to raise money for your film? · How can you cultivate an audience for your film before preproduction? · What are your options for distribution? · Can you… and should you “do it yourself?” The Virginia Film Office, the VPA and sponsors listed below are bringing together leading film industry… 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 »
DC area – Carlyn Davis Casting Looking for Non-Union Talent – ASAP – PAID
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for non-union talent for an industrial training video filming in the Washington, DC area on March 21 or March 22, 2017. They are currently looking for the following type: Female, African American, 25-35, average height and weight. For consideration or for more information, please email [email protected] with your headshot/resume. Please… Read more »
Virginia – “Journey on the Chesapeake: The Way Back Home” on PBS – April 16, 23 and 25
“Journey on the Chesapeake: The Way Back Home” which will be airing on PBS in April 2017 for Chesapeake Bay Week. In the documentary, director/producer Dave Miller highlights the culture, history and cuisine of the people who live along the Rappahannock and York Rivers of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay. Air dates are: Sunday April 16 at… Read more »