Date and Time: April 7 & 8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Workforce Development & Conference Center 1651 Parham Road, Richmond VA, 23228 Cost: $150, $75 for VPA members, students, and military Information and Registration: here Film Industry Training:  This two-day program is designed to provide beginning and advanced practical training for individuals seeking… Read more »

Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival will be hosting a sneak preview screening at the Byrd Theatre on Tuesday, March 20th.  March is Women’s History Month and Pocahontas Reframed–Native American Storytellers Film Festival is proud to present two films about Amazing and Historically Important Native Women: Wilma Mankiller and Pearl Carter Scott MANKILLER– 7:00… Read more »

The Washington, D.C. Film Society presents “And the Winner Is…” the 26th Annual Party to Watch the Oscars® LIVE on the Big Screen!   SUNDAY, MARCH 4 6:00 pm – Tickets on sale 6:30 pm – Doors/Red Carpet broadcast 8:00 pm – Oscars broadcast   ARLINGTON CINEMA ‘N’ DRAFTHOUSE 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA   Hosted by Film… Read more »

Solas Nua presents the Capital Irish Film Festival at the AFI in Silver Spring  March 1st- March 4th Now in its twelfth year, the Capital Irish Film Festival continues to champion emerging Irish talent. The festival hosts  a wide range of Irish films including oscar nominated film, The Breadwinner. The programme closes with The Farthest, followed by a Q&A moderated by Ambassador… Read more »

Event Details: Monday, March 5, 2018 6:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington, DC Free WIFV Members | $10 General Public Will you be working on a film in the next year? Attend the Stonehenge Auditions to find that talent that will make your idea come to life! 40+ actors will be… Read more »

WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 6:30 pm WHERE: 1233 20th Street NW, Washington DC COST: $15 WIFV Members / $30 General Public Are you between jobs? Looking for something new? Would just like to update and perfect your resume? This Weds One kicks off WIFV’s three part series of career building workshops. Hear from industry… Read more »

Casting Call for short Student Film 14th & Grady 14th & Grady is a short film written, directed and produced by University of Virginia students. The film touches on race and the criminal justice system. They are looking for two African-American boys ages 7-11 as well as other children of all ethnicity to serve as… Read more »

Meet & Perform for 3 TV Casting Directors/Agents at “NYC to DC” Pilot Season Prep on March 17, 2018 with our VIP All-Day Pass giveaway! FREE to submit your email and enter the contest (no fee), click here – open to both adults and kids ages 7 and up.

Nespresso Talents is back! This year, the contest for vertical short films is challenging creators with a new call to action: “The difference she makes.” They want you to share stories of women who make a difference. Join them in casting a light on their achievements, the small ordinary ones and the big extraordinary ones. They’re… Read more »

Tuesday night, Feb 27th, is the annual State of the Industry sponsored by Virginia Production Alliance. The event will be held at Dupont Sustainable Solutions, 500 Studio Drive, Va Beach, 23452 Doors open at 6PM (check in starts at 5:30PM) and will roll on until 9PM. There will be food, music, Vendors and prizes. In… Read more »

Ages 7-14 put on two new shows, Pitch Perfect Jr. and Despicable You at Moonlit Wings Award-Winning ACTion! Spring Break Camps – plus acting games, improv, swim-time and more. NOW REGISTERING – limited space available. FEE: $255 for in county; $270 for out of county participants DATES: Meets 9am to 4pm- March 26-30, 2018 LOCATIONS: 3 available- Falls Church,… Read more »

Ann Cavanaugh and Shoshana Rosenbaum are hosting an informal backyard filmfest every Summer in Glover Park in June/July. They are interested in short films by local filmmakers (at this point, specifically animation or musical pieces) so please feel free to reach to them via email at [email protected] if you would like to submit your film along with… Read more »

Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF 2018)| CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: April 23 – April 29, 2018 Richmond International Film & Music Festival is April 23 – April 29, 2018 – and they’re looking for interested folks who would like to help out behind the scenes.  If you are interested in volunteering, please reply to [email protected]… Read more »

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Compensation: $75.00, Copy, Credit, Meals and the opportunity to work with RVA’s finest Filmmakers! Seeking: Caucasian Male, 55-65. (Irish accent preferable.) PRIEST, An ardent believer whose faith has recently been challenged and maligned by his granddaughter’s perpetual illness. Unable to reconcile his long-held beliefs with his circumstances, he grapples with… Read more »

After Effects Editor Needed for “Bravery”- Student Thesis Film Some of the tasks that are needed to complete this beautiful film directed by Sandra Demetrius and Produced by DeLora Lambert include but aren’t limited to: eliminate some writing on a dry erase board shot in the film remove posters on a wall in a bedroom… Read more »

The Virginia Film Festival announced today that the 2018 VFF will take place from November 1-4 The 2018 Call for Entries is now OPEN!  For complete submission guidelines, visit virginiafilmfestival.org/submit-a-film/ All questions should be submitted to [email protected]   The Virginia Film Festival has also announced some exciting news for Virginia filmmakers with the debut of… Read more »

Ed Bowes, of the Richmond VA area,  will present a free one hour concert of his original instrumental music on Saturday, April 7th, at 4:00 PM, at St Michael’s Episcopal Church, located at 8706 Quaker Lane, Richmond, VA, 23235 (Bon Air).  The concert will also be a fundraiser for the charity “Rise Against Hunger”.  Ed… Read more »

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Compensation: $75.00, Copy, Credit, Meals and the opportunity to work with RVA’s finest Filmmakers! Seeking: Caucasian Male, 55-65. (Irish accent preferable.) PRIEST, An ardent believer whose faith has recently been challenged and maligned by his granddaughter’s perpetual illness. Unable to reconcile his long-held beliefs with his circumstances, he grapples with… Read more »

On February 23rd, Hampton Roads will be showing off their hottest short films at the Seven Cities Short Film Showcase! A 2-hour show full of tear-jerking, mouth-watering, heart-pounding local films you won’t want to miss! Bring your cast and crew to enjoy these cinematic spectacles, enter raffles, and cast your votes for the coveted Audience… Read more »

Liquid is casting COMMANDER – a feature filming in Virginia (Roanoke, Lynchburg areas anticipated). Below are the details and the breakdown. NOTE – Responses should be sent to: [email protected] and self-tapes will be due by 9 pm on Thursday, February 22.   Synposis: COMMANDER tells the story of the Power of Prayer set against the… Read more »

Don’t miss your chance to meet Lesli Linka Glatter, director of the Showtime drama HOMELAND! On Saturaday, February 17 at 4:00pm, she will join WIFV and FAVS/George Mason to discuss her television/film career and what she sees as the future of storytelling. This is your opportunity to meet a ground-breaking director and ask her your… Read more »

Central and Southwest Virginia’s Bike Shorts Film Festival is now accepting submissions for our 2018 screening. The Bike Shorts Film Festival features short films produced by local, national and international filmmakers featuring bicycles, bicyclists, and bicycling in interesting, creative, and surprising ways.  From music videos to zombie movies, the Bike Shorts Film Festival highlights some… Read more »

State of the Industry- Richmond Date and Time: 6-9pm Location: WCVE Studios, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond VA 23235 The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY (SOI) is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. At this event film folks get together to share information ​about the industry.  One of the highlights of the evening is the expo,… Read more »

Looking for DC based Production Assistants Description of PA: Bright, motivated, and hardworking college students or college grads looking to make some cash and who can work a few full days from March 2-6. Job description below. Field Production Assistant for i24NEWS AIPAC 2018 Coverage  This position requires ability to work one or more days between March 2, 3,… Read more »