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 »

As the oldest independent film festival in Washington, the DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) has a storied history of presenting extraordinary films. They have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable. Website: https://dciff-indie.org/ Full Schedule: https://dciff-indie.org/2018-festival-schedule/ One Day Pass: $60 Two Day Pass: $100 All Access Pass:… Read more »

Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival February 5-18, 2018, the Enrichmond Foundation, the Sierra Club – Falls of the James Group, the Capital Region Land Conservancy and Viridiant will partner to present the Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival. The festival takes place at locations across the city and Chesterfield County including the University of Richmond, VCU, public libraries, The Visual Arts Center, The Byrd… Read more »

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Founders Hall (George Mason University) Room 134, 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA Lesli Linka Glatter, director of the Showtime drama HOMELAND, will join WIFV and FAVS/George Mason on Saturday, February 17 at 4:00 pm to discuss her television/film career and what she sees as the future of storytelling.  Of… Read more »

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington D.C. How do you tell a story in just 90 seconds?  Join the Narrative Directors Roundtable and learn some tips and tricks from Zahra Shahhatami. William R. Coughlan will be screening three of his award-winning shorts and share his experiences in… Read more »

Date and Time: Tuesday, Jan 30th from 6:30pm to 9pm Location: Dave and Busters, 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 They will have 50 power cards with unlimited video game play for VPA members who bring non-member guests in the film industry, one card for the member and one for the guest. First come, First serve.… Read more »

ACTORS (adults & kids) – Moonlit Wings is bringing you PILOT SEASON PREP with incredible VIP’s directly from NYC to DC on March 17, 2018 Meet two Award-winning NY Casting Directors Jen Rudin (former Disney casting executive & author of “Confessions of a Casting Director), Barry Shapiro (cast over 8500+ commercials) and prominent VA Talent… Read more »

The Rosebud Film Festival features 34 moving films in three days, from January 26-28, 2018. Screenings will be shown in themed blocks, focusing on profiles, portraits, and relationships. Tickets: $15 per block, or purchased at $40 for an All Access Weekend Pass Location: All film screenings will be held at the Miracle Theater in DC,… Read more »

The final event of the first season of the RVA Filmmakers Showcase Date and Time: Sunday, January 21 Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Showcase at 6:00 p.m.  Location: Visual Arts Center, 1812 W. Main St. in Richmond Tickets: Admission is $5, or $3 for VPA members. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.… Read more »

The deadline to apply for the 2018 Docs In Progress Fellowship is midnight tonight (Tuesday, January 16). Now in its sixth year, this program provides up to ten documentary filmmakers from across the Washington DC/Baltimore Metro area a dedicated peer group and professional development opportunities, including a trip to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.… Read more »

Changing Behavior with Games Learn about historical and contemporary practices, the work coming out of the studio Lindsay directs, and the $350,000 / 3-year research in news and games the AU Game Lab produced. Professor Lindsay Grace will also talk about Cuba’s first independent game maker who won celebrity status in 2017 simply for being… Read more »

January 20-28, Norfolk /Virginia Beach The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film opens its 25th season on January 20. Film lovers from all over are invited to see national and international movies from fascinating documentaries to full feature dramas created by award-winning Jewish writers and filmmakers. This year, 11 films are presented in multiple locales around… Read more »

Tell Your Story to Virginia Lawmakers Every year we hold “Film Day” at the Virginia General Assembly building, but this year that structure is beginning a four-year renovation, and lawmakers’ offices have been moved to the Pocahontas Building, 900 East Main Street in Richmond. The temporary building isn’t large enough to accommodate public gatherings, so… Read more »

In January, The Locavore Film Series continues with four short films with an international flavor. Films include: THE GAUCHOS OF ARGENTINA by Judith Dwan Hallet;  THE AFGHAN PAINTED TRUCK by Judith Dwan Hallet;  VOICES/PEACE by Amy DeLouise CHINATOWN by Yi Chen.   Event Details Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30) Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse 2903… Read more »

Calling for film submissions for the All-Star Comic-Con. Genres including Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror, and Superhero. DATE: June PLACE: Tyson’s Corner, VA. All submissions can be sent to: [email protected]  

The 11th Annual Bushwick Film Festival has extended a special invitation to Virginia filmmakers to submit their work to the festival to increase representation from across the eastern seaboard.  Information below. We invite filmmakers from Virginia to submit their Short Films, Web Series, Feature Documentaries, and Feature Narratives for competition at our 11th Annual Festival,… Read more »

Hampton Roads State of the Industry Where: DuPont Sustainable Solutions 500 Studio Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452 When: Tuesday, February 27 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: Free The Virginia Production Alliance is the only professional organization serving Virginia’s production community.  This year we will be celebrating 30 years of the VPA at our State of the… Read more »

Richmond State of the Industry Where: WCVE Studios 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235 When: Thursday, February 15 6:00 – 9:00 p.m Cost: Free The Virginia Production Alliance is the only professional organization serving Virginia’s production community.  This year we will be celebrating 30 years of the VPA at our State of the Industry events in… Read more »

On Sunday, January 7, 2018, CSA (Casting Society of America) members across the country are making themselves available to union and non-union performers with disabilities. Arvold Casting will be facilitating scheduled open calls in Richmond, VA. Professionally trained disabled artists and performers with disabilities actively pursuing careers in the arts are encouraged to attend! Artists… Read more »

Screening of Hail-Storm: John Dabney in Virginia  A new and powerful documentary film about Richmond Legend John Dabney–from slavery to freedom, through food–and resistance. FREE event but please RSVP at 804-646-3677  Date & Time: Thursday, Dec 7th, 2017 2 showings:  Matinee at 11am or Evening Screening at 7:00pm Location: Pine Camp Cultural Arts & Community… Read more »

Come party with the Virginia Production Alliance and celebrate film and television production in Virginia with your friends and colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Free to Members $5 for Non-Members $5 wristbands for anyone drinking wine or beer Time: December 14, 7pm to 10pm Location: WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond VA 23235 Purchase… Read more »

2018 Richmond International Film Festival Extended Submission Deadline: November 30, 2017 @ 11:59pm   * Receive $10 off your submission by using the VPA- exclusive promo code below Short films: $70 / Features:  $80 Categories: All category types and genres welcome Enter via: Film Freeway Discount Code:  VPA2018 (expires 11/30 @ 11:59p)   The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is a… Read more »

The Bedford International Film Festival is open for submissions. Check out bedfordfilmfest.org and their FB page Bedford International Film Festival for the most recent information. Festival dates: July 6-8, 2018 Film categories: Shorts and Features. Fees: The early entrance fee through December 15th : $10 for shorts and $20 for features Regular submission fee, December 16th,… Read more »

Washington Jewish Film Festival Check out https://www.wjff.org/ for the latest information. Location: Edlavitch DCJCC 1529 16th Street NW Washington, DC Films: BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY-Tues. Dec. 5, 7:30PM  KEEP THE CHANGE-Mon. Dec. 11, 7:30PM BIG SONIA-Tues. Dec. 12, 7:30PM  BANG: THE BERT BERNS STORY-Tues. Dec. 19, 7:30PM TWO TRAINS RUNNIN’-Tues. Jan. 16, 7:30PM HUMOR… Read more »