PBS NewsHour is looking for a Production Assistant, Media Assets (PA) to work with the Media Assets team, performing a variety of tasks related to the management and archiving of PBS NewsHour media assets (both digital and tape) and support for the production work of the PBS NewsHour.  The PA exercises independent judgment and collaborates… Read more »

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for non-union talent for TV commercial filming in the Washington, DC area sometime between March 15 – March 19, 2017. Talent would be needed only for one half day. Auditions will be held in Falls Church, VA on Thursday, March 9, 2017. They are currently looking for the following type:… Read more »

THE FORGE STUDIOS HOST A DAY OF NETWORKING & FILM TRAINING March 18th Manassas, VA. The Training will be seen through the lens of the Business of Filmmaking… FORMAT:  They will  have a block of instruction by Ron Newcomb (Rise of the Fellowship, Made in the USA, The Rangers) followed by area filmmaking panelist such… Read more »

Director: Andrea Kirkham Producer: Elizabeth Corey Description: Short Student Film. Unpaid 1. Shooting Dates: March 6th Location: Ft. Monroe, Hampton, VA Character: Nurse -Any ethnicity, and gender -20s and up -Wardrobe: Modern day nurse attire -Please send measurements -CALL TIME: 8 AM 2. Shooting dates: March 7th Location: Ft. Monroe, Hampton, VA Character: Receptionist -Any ethnicity,… Read more »

Company Old Dominion University Dominique Pierce, prod.; Candice Barnes, 1st AD; Justice Howard, casting dir.   Production Description “The Beat,” a short student film about a teenage boy using his passion for music to deal with a sudden down turn in his life.   Roles Aaron (Lead): Male, 17-19 a teenage boy whose passion is music; hates… Read more »

eXmore Productions & Co. is looking for a full time creative Producer to take the lead on a number of projects. The producer will be responsible for bringing creative ideas to the table and take control of its creative process from start to finish. Responsibilities include: – Brainstorming and pitching ideas for use across multiple… Read more »

Reminder:  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 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… Read more »

The Producer, Politics serves as an integral member of the PBS NewsHour politics and election unit, overseeing the production of video segments for use on-air and a variety of online content. RESPONSIBILITIES Conceiving, developing and executing field segments as well as studio discussion segments. Managing and planning field and political event coverage and field produced stories for… Read more »

WAMU (American University Radio) is seeking a Visuals Editor. Description: The Visuals Editor is the authority, coach, editor and primary practitioner of photo and video journalism for the WAMU newsroom. The Visuals Editor will work in both still photography and video, creating stories independently and collaborating to add visual elements to the reporting of others.… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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/  

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 »

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 »

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]

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 »