Animators Roundtable: Interface Media Group Where: 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 When: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM WIFV Members Free, Non-Members $10 Register Here Creating Visually Compelling Animation for Documentary Film Brian Monroe, 3D Animator at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, has extensive experience creating 2 & 3D animation… Read more »
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Bethesda, MD – Bethesda Film Fest Call for Entries – Jan 10 – fee
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District invites filmmakers to submit recent, original work for the sixth annual Bethesda Film Fest, set for Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD. Short (5-30 minutes), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have… Read more »
Richmond International Film & Music Festival – Film Submission Deadline – Nov 6 – Fee
The submission deadline for the 2017-2018 Richmond International Film and Music Festival is approaching! Now considered one of the largest international competitive festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, RIFF is an inclusive and spirited festival designed to honor true film artists that welcome produced films, music videos, and screenplays of all genres and niches. Deadline for Film… Read more »
Richmond – Magnum Opus Screening – Nov. 11 – Fee
Where: The Byrd Theatre, Richmond When: Nov. 11 at 1:30 pm Cost: $12.46 per ticket If you weren’t able to make the screening at Virginia Film Festival, please join us for special screening followed by Q&A with director and producer in Richmond, VA at The Byrd Theatre & Foundation. Keep the conversations flowing while joining the… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Ask Women in Film & Video – Nov 7 – Free/$5
Q & A with Women in Film and Video Join Women in Film and Video on for another fun and informative gathering of film professionals. This month’s line up features Melissa Houghton from WIFV (Women in Film & Video) to tell us what’s new and answer any questions. There will be door prizes and you can… Read more »
Richmond – Production Design Team Needed – Nov. 19 – Paid
Yellow House Filmz is looking for a production design team to transform our set location into a functioning bank for a music video. Location: Bankuet Place at 1129 Hull Street, Richmond, Virginia All serous inquiries need to contact to do a walk through of venue on Tuesday, October 31st at 2:00pm and provide them with a… Read more »
Richmond – Poe Film Festival – Nov 4 – Tickets
The Poe Film Festival featuring the College Short Film Awards Twenty-three colleges with highly regarded film studies programs throughout the Commonwealth were invited to submit their finest student films. This event will feature their students’ short movies, with discussion, and presentation of the awards at a red carpet awards ceremony. This will be a high-energy event… Read more »
Bristol, VA – PUSH! Film Festival – Oct 20-22 – Tickets
PUSH! Film Festival 2017 This 3-day film festival, October 20-22, brings diverse films into the community and showcases the best regional filmmakers. This year’s festival will host competition films that devotes categories to Best Tennessee Films and Best Virginia Films (shot in the two states or made by a filmmaker from TN or VA), as… Read more »
NoVa – On screen acting workshop – Nov. 5 – Fee
Scene 1 welcomes back casting director Matthew Maisto. Currently working on the groundbreaking HBO series Insecure, Matthew also helped cast blockbusters like The Hobbit, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Foxcatcher. In this workshop Matthew will cover on-camera audition techniques, creative thinking about scenes, and much more! Date & Time: Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:30… Read more »
D.C. – TIVA Peer Awards – Nov 11 – Tickets
TIVA Peer Awards The TIVA-DC Peer Awards continue to celebrate local excellence in media and offer one of the most sought-after awards in our community. The 2017 Peer Awards Ceremony will be held at the Embassy of France on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 6:30 pm. Visit tivadc.org/peerawards to purchase your ticket! Ceremony Ticket… Read more »
NoVa DC – Broadway Bound – Nov 6-7 – Fee
Moonlit Wings Productions Presents: Broadway Bound Camp Performers dive into the Broadway biz with new performance challenges daily at Moonlit Wing’s Broadway Bound, a special two-day acting camp for all levels. This camp is also loaded with improvisation games, character creation and creative surprises from our DC and NYC professional teaching artists. Watch the Performing Arts Camp… Read more »
Richmond – “Mercy Street” Auction – Nov 3-5
The “Mercy Street” Auction: Selling the props, furniture, and accessories from the hit PBS show The Community Idea Stations will be having a special auction of “Mercy Street” collectables! A warehouse full of items used for the production of the popular PBS series will be auctioned off to the public on November 3-5, including furniture, rugs,… Read more »
Call for entries: Environmental Film Festival – Nov. 1
Submissions for the 26th Annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) are now open! The 26th Annual DCEFF will take place March 15-25, 2018 at venues throughout the Washington, D.C. area. They welcome films on all topics related to the natural and built environment Submit HERE Regular Deadline: Nov 1 Late Deadline: Jan… Read more »
Richmond – AICP Show – Nov. 2 – Fee
2017 AICP Show AICP is a showcase of award-winning commercials from around the nation! The AICP Show celebrates this year’s award-winning commercials nationwide. Judges select the year’s best commercials in 23 categories. The AICP show presents the best ads and tours throughout the country including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, & Miami. For the… Read more »
Richmond – Acting for Film and Television Course – Begins Nov 5 – $375
Final Act Drama presents: Acting for Film and Television Course Final Act Drama presents this 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films, and TV performance. Learn the fundamental acting skills like character development, improvisation, movement and speech dynamics. As an added bonus, students from this class also get represented by Final… Read more »
Richmond – Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival – Nov 17-19 – Free
Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival In its inaugural year, the Pocahontas Reframed: Native American Storytellers Film Festival will feature over a dozen critically-acclaimed films celebrating Native American culture. This exciting and interactive, three day event is FREE and will feature several special guests, including directors, comedians, musicians, dancers and live performances celebrating Native American… Read more »
Virginia – Virginia Film Festival’s Adrenaline Film Project Application Deadline Extended – Oct. 5
The Virginia Film Festival’s ADRENALINE FILM PROJECT Twelve Filmmaking Teams Write – Cast – Shoot – Edit – Premiere …and compete for CASH PRIZES!! All in 72 hours DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Filmmakers have until MIDNIGHT this Thursday, October 5 to apply! Application here: virginiafilmfestival.org/adrenaline Now in its 14th year, the Adrenaline Film Project (AFP) is the… Read more »
Lynchburg, VA – Casting for Short Film – Nov 16-18 – Paid
Casting Call for VR Short Film Drug Awareness Virtual Reality Project Production Company: Mesmeric Films Director: Jacob Messina Casting Director: Alex Miller Shoot Date: Two (2) days during the weekend of November 16-18. Shoot Location: Lynchburg, VA Compensation: $200-300/day for two (2) days Lodging will be provided, if needed, in Lynchburg, VA during filming.… Read more »
Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF)-Final Deadline-Sep. 30th
DEADLINE REMINDER 2018 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) – FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th · Features: $75 / Shorts: $65 · Festival accepts: Films, screenplays, web series, music videos · Categories: All category types and genres welcome · Enter Today via: Film Freeway HERE (get a $5.00 discount using the Film Freeway promo code FinalRIFF18) or Withoutabox HERE – ABOUT RIFF – Festival… Read more »
Richmond – James River Shorts Competition – Oct 20 – Tickets
JAMES RIVER FILM SOCIETY | Short Films Juried Competition This popular yearly VMFA tradition spotlights the best, most current short videos/films (20 minutes or less). Finalists are selected from international entrants. The special guest judge, filmmaker Michele Poulos, chooses the top entries at the screening and awards about $2000 in cash prizes. Many filmmakers will… Read more »
D.C. – Nordic Film Week – Sept 27-30 – Tickets
DC’s Nordic Film Week: The five Nordic Embassies along with the Avalon Theatre have joined together to present Nordic Film Week, a selection of internationally acclaimed films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, presented at locations around Washington, DC from September 27 – October 1. THE HAPPIEST DAY IN THE LIFE OF OLLI MÄKI (Hymyilevä mies)… Read more »
Richmond-VCUarts Cinema Screening-Oct. 1st-Free
VCUarts Cinema will be presenting their four 2017 Summer Intensive films: El Oso, Care, It’s Quiet in Space, and Nate Loves Sarah Please join them in watching the films, and the post-screening award ceremony, on October 1st, at The Byrd Theatre (2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221). Doors will open at 2pm and the films will start at 2:30. This event… Read more »
Hampton-ASK IATSE-Oct. 3rd-$5 fee
Tuesday, October 3rd 2017 For everyone that works behind the camera! David M. O’Ferrall from IATSE Local 487 will be speaking at the next VPA Hampton Roads District meeting. Get all the answers to the questions you never even knew to ask. This is big. SAG Actor, Bob Shepherd (“Lincoln”, “Evan Almighty”, “Book of Ruth”)… Read more »
Herndon-Voice Over Workshops-10/28 & 10/29-Fee Required
Top LA-based voice over coach and actor David Sobolov will be giving 4 workshops at Blue Room Studios in Herndon, VA Sat., 10/28 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (youth) & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (youth) Sun., 10/29 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (youth) & 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (adult) … Read more »