It’s that time of year again! Annual General Meeting & Election for the Virginia Production Alliance Executive Board Date: Tuesday, March 14th Time: 6:30pm Networking 7:00pm Meeting starts Location: WCVE (Front Entrance) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 Members – FREE Non-Members – $5 All members current on their dues are allowed to vote. Click… Read more »
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Charlottesville – Call for a Female Actor (8-12yrs) for a Music Video Shoot – March 7 – Paid
Pando Creative Co. seeks a caucasian, female actor between the ages of 8 & 12 for a music video project. The actor will participate in a tintype photoshoot that will be featured in an upcoming music video for Charlottesville musician Wes Swing. If chosen, the actor should be prepared to provide sizing information and must be available in downtown… Read more »
Richmond – VPA General Meeting & Election – March 14th
Annual General Meeting & Election for the Virginia Production Alliance Executive Board Date: Tuesday, March 14th Time: 6:30pm Networking 7:00pm Meeting starts Location: WCVE (Front Entrance) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 Members – FREE Non-Members – $5 All members current on their dues are allowed to vote. Click here to research becoming a… Read more »
DC – History Film Forum – Mar 9-12 – FREE
Can movies be good history teachers? Introducing the 2017 History Film Forum; the premier film festival focused on history in the United States. A free multi-day exploration of history on the screen from March 9-12, 2017, the Forum brings together the nation’s top filmmakers, film viewers, and scholars in conversation about what history we do –… Read more »
DC – Screenwriters Roundtable: Writing Feature Films – Feb 27 – FREE/FEE
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 about their experiences writing feature films. Featured… Read more »
Charlottesville – Conversation with Bryan Cranton – Mar 26 – FREE
Sunday March 26th – 2:00 PM John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville Bryan Cranston (A Life in Parts) will join film producer Mark Johnson at VFH’s Virginia Festival of the Book for a reflection on his career as an artist and the impact that the arts have on our lives, education, and the world. Free, but tickets are… Read more »
Charlottesville – Call for a Female Actor (8-12yrs) for a Music Video Shoot – Mar 7 – PAID
Pando Creative Co. seeks a caucasian, female actor between the ages of 8 & 12 for a music video project. The actor will participate in a tintype photoshoot that will be featured in an upcoming music video for Charlottesville musician Wes Swing. If chosen, the actor should be prepared to provide sizing information and must be available in downtown… Read more »
Virginia Screenwriting Competition 2017 – Submissions Open April 3
THE 2017 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WILL OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS APRIL 3, 2017. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE BY MAY 29, 2017. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time, the… Read more »
VA BEACH – open casting call for student short film – Feb 24-25 – UNPAID
Title: The One Director: Tony Batchler Producers: Paris Boynes, Rafuel Jordan Description: Short Student Film. Unpaid. Non-Union. 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… Read more »
Chesapeake – Erman Baradi & The Net/Work Series – Feb. 25 – Fee
The Net/Work Series 2017 Chesapeake, VA, February 16, 2017– Legacy Marie Productions (LMP) is proud to collaborate with Virginia Beach’s own Erman Baradi, who was named “Top Networker in Hollywood” by The Huffington Post, for a one-of-a-kind event on networking in the entertainment industry. This event will show you how to utilize affordable or… Read more »
Richmond – Maya Angelou, and Still I Rise Screening with Tim Reid – Feb. 20 – Fee
Join them for a Special Benefit Premiere Screening of the documentary “Maya Angelou, And Still I Rise” before its debut on public televison. The screening will benefit the work done by the Legacy Media Institute. Date and Time Mon, February 20, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Location Virginia Museum of Fine… Read more »
Richmond – Liquid Talent Agency workshops – February – Fee
What an AMAZING lineup! Look at how they plan to close out February at Liquid Talent! There is still space available in all classes! EQUESTRIAN WORKSHOP: Participants in their afternoon Equestrian Workshop this month will be getting PRESS COVERAGE. InFauquier Magazine and Fauquier Times, will be present to interview and photograph participants, and potentially a… Read more »
Hampton Roads – VPA State of the Industry – TONIGHT Feb. 16
The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to its celebration of Virginia’s film and television production community at the Hampton Roads State of the Industry. Catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people and learn more about our industry at an informal trade expo featuring vendors showcasing their production-related goods and services. Get together with… Read more »
DC – JEWEL’S CATCH ONE SCREENING – FEB 17 – FEE
On Friday February 17th at 7pm, at The HRC Building, Reel Affirmations XTRA: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Monthly Film Series, in partnership with their Presenting Sponsors Human Rights Campaign, AIDS Healthcare Foundation and host Rayceen Pendarvis from The Ask Rayceen Show With the screening of Director C. Fitz’s JEWEL’S CATCH ONE documents the oldest Black owned… Read more »
DC – DC Independent Film Festival – FEB 15-20 – FEE
DCIFF 2017 brings a new slate of fiction films, animation and documentaries. This week through Presidents’ Day join the festival for films, music, panels, a comic strip competition, high school films, workshops, seminars and much more. Meet filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike and join for the oldest independent film festival in our nation’s Capital. 2017 Festival Schedule here. Tickets and… Read more »
Virginia Beach – CASTING CALL FOR MALE ACTORS AGE 18-60 – Feb 17-18 – UNPAID
CASTING CALL FOR MALE ACTORS AGE 18-60 YEARS OF AGE FOR A COMEDIC TELEVISION SITCOM PILOT TO BE SHOT IN FRONT OF A LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE AT REGENT UNIVERSITY. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR MALE ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES! PLEASE SEND HEADSHOT OR RECENT PICTURE WITH AUDITION REQUEST TO [email protected] AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY… Read more »
DC – Environmental Film Festival – MAR 14-26 – FEE/FREE
#DCEFF25 is a Festival for everyone — film lovers, environmentalists, scientists, concerned citizens, adventure-seekers and curious, young minds will come together to explore the issues affecting our planet through the power of film. READ the Festival Guide to learn about the 170+ environmental films that they’re showing this year. The Festival Guide will be out… Read more »
Richmond – Acting Extravaganza – Feb 18 – FEE
arvold. is hosting Acting Extravaganza with Erica Arvold, Eva DeVirgilis & Scott Wichmannthis this Saturday, February 18 in Richmond! Tickets are available here
Fairfax – Hooligan Sparrow Screening – Mar 2 – FREE
GMU Visiting Filmmakers Series presents: Hooligan Sparrow with Nanfu Wang Thursday March 2, 2017 at 4:30pm Johnson Center Cinema The danger is palpable as intrepid young filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (a.k.a Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to Hainan Province in southern China to protest the case of six elementary school… Read more »
DC – Media Makers and Technologists Tackle Global Gender Inequality – Mar 2 – FREE
March 2, 2017 5:30–7:30pm National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave NW Washington, DC RSVP here Independent Television Service (ITVS) and USAID, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, bring together thought leaders, policymakers and change makers to discuss the transformative power of documentary film on gender equality and new approaches to… Read more »
Roanoke – Sound needed for non profit shoot – Feb 26-27 – Paid
Non Profit Shoot Location: Roanoke Virginia Dates: Feb 26th and 27th They Need Local Crew: (paid) Sound (with 4 wireless lav/boom) Low Budget On Set Meals Possibly 2 night hotel Please send resume and contact information to [email protected]
Richmond – Richmond Int’l Film and Music Festival – Feb. 27 – March 5
The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF) Feb 27-Mar 5, 2017 More than 150 films from over 35 countries to be screened over seven days plus 50 Local, National and International Music Showcases RIFF, one of the largest international film festivals in the mid-Atlantic, brings a seven-day cavalcade of cutting edge film plus bands… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Notice for Feature Film Finding Boaz – Feb 16 Deadline – PAID
M.A.M. Inc. is seeking actors for a Redemptive Romantic Comedy feature film entitled Finding Boaz. For more details and submission instructions, click here. Submissions must be received by Feb 16th.
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! Thursday… Read more »