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Film Production Class for Students in grades 3-12
For those students who love Film and TV you should check out Final Act Drama Academy's "Film Production" class. Students will write, act, produce, direct and digitally edit their own short film. Students will rotate among different crew positions to learn the many different jobs on a film set. Students will walk away from this course with their very own DVD of their project as well as a very practical experience in moviemaking! This is an 11 week course that begins Sep. 28th. The class will take place on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:20 at the Richmond Christian School at 6511 Belmont Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Tuition for this class is $165.00.
For more information visit www.finalactdrama.com
Acting Classes for Kids!!!
Final Act Drama Academy will teach your child the fundamentals of becoming an actor. They will develop skills in improvisation, voice technique, diction, movement, pantomime, character development, theatre history, auditioning, fun acting games, and how to perform sketches and scenes. Final Act Drama Academy accepts students from 1st grade all the way up to 12th grade and helps students improve their skill sets.
Richmond Christian School: Tuesday's @ 3:30pm Sep 21 - Jan 25
6511 Belmont Rd., Chesterfield 23832
Guardian Christian Academy: Wednesday's @ 4:30pm Sep 22 - Jan 25
6851 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield 23832
West End Christian School: Thursdays @ 3:30pm Sep 23 - Jan 25
1600 Atlantic St, Hopewell 23860
Richmond Piano Store: Thursdays @ 5:30pm Sep 23 - Jan 25
10300 West Broad St, Glen Allen 23060
Tuition = $229.00
For more information visit www.finalactdrama.com
CREW CALL
Feature film to be shot in October
at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
(near Roanoke)
"Lake Effects"
is seeking crew for a feature film.
Please e-mail your resume to:
Thank you!
(SAG Modified Low Budget Feature)
Wardrobe Person Needed
Hampton Roads
Late September
Wardrobe person needed for Dupont Sustainable Solutions /
Coastal Training Technologies shoot in late September.
6.5 days of work including the 1.5 days of preparation.
Wardrobe person will be required to contact and coordinate
existing wardrobe of actors or purchase wardrobe with money provided.
Shoot begins last week of Sept 28th through the Oct. 2.
Experience is necessary and rate will be discussed per resume submission.
Please contact John Forte at Coastal Training Technologies through email John@coastal.com .
Thank you!
Upcoming Casting Call on Tuesday, September 7th!
Seeking a non-union male actor for U.S. Army PSA video that meets the following criteria for the role:
Referee:
-Male, 25-40 years old
- Ability to play a comedic role
- Willing to be clean shaven/hair meeting military standards if selected
- Military look (strong build, etc.)
To apply, please submit a headshot and resume to PSACastingDC@gmail.com. Video samples are requested, but optional.
Compensation: $80/hr
PRODUCERS WANTED IN GEORGETOWN
Story House Productions in Georgetown is looking for Producers for two one hour pilots this fall. The full-time, freelance positions would start mid to late Sept and run for approximately 5 months.
Primary Responsibilities include:
. Work with the Executive Producer to formulate a comprehensive production plan for execution of production and delivery of final product, while maintaining the approved schedule & budget.
. Research and write the outline & shooting script, and direct all field production
. Write the edit script and supervise the edit through completion & approval
Ideal candidate will possess excellent writing, storytelling, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. He/she must be organized, responsible, and forward thinking. Must also be able to multi-task and work independently on a fast-paced schedule.
Experience, Education, and Job Knowledge:
. At least 6-8 years Producing/Directing/Writing experience in hour documentary formats.
Please email cover letter and bio to - jobs@storyhousepro.com
Seeking actors to read screenplays for D.C. Shorts Screenplay Competition in front of the live audience.
If cast, you will receive 2 tickets to the screenplay reading on Saturday, October 16 at 7:00pm at The Theatre @ Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
Visit the website below for details on how to apply.
PBS Program Premiere: Lafayette
"Lafayette: The Lost Hero" chronicles the life and legend of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette — an intriguing, neglected, and controversial figure from both the American and French Revolutions. The one-hour documentary premieres nationally on PBS stations on Monday, September 13 at 10 p.m. ET. (Check local listings.)
"Lafayette: The Lost Hero" is a biographical film that is entertaining and informative, with lush dramatizations, evocative footage and animations that give cultural background. The film also details with an engaging narrative the tremendously popular tour Lafayette made of America, which led to the naming of many great American locales in his honor -- and included a number of stops throughout the state of Virginia.
This documentary filmed in 2007, partly in Virginia: Outside Richmond, at Mt. Vernon, in Yorktown, at Monticello, and on the grounds of the University of Virginia.
DC AFTER EFFECTS SEPTEMBER MEETING
Tuesday, September 7 from 6PM-9PM. The guest speaker will be Richard Harrington.
LEARN TOP TOOLS THAT ARE NEW TO THE CREATIVE SUITE
Please go the the website, check out the agenda and RSVP! You have to sign up in order to RSVP.
FREELANCE TV NEWSCAST PRODUCER/WRITER NEEDED FOR PENTAGON CHANNEL IN ALEXANDRIA, VA
Assist with producing daily newscasts, top of the hour news updates, breaking news coverage and feature package producing. Act as back-up line producer for daily newscasts. Must have excellent editorial judgment and strong news writing skills. Must have the ability to conduct high profile interviews if required.
Four years major market news producing experience required.
You can view the Pentagon Channel at www.pentagonchannel.mil
Please send resume and references to jobs@TowneGroup.com
EOE.
Charlie Towne
Towne Group
BACKPACK FILMMAKER AND INTRO TO FINAL CUT PRO CLASSES
Earlybird fee deadline ends Wednesday, September 1
THE BACKPACK FILMMAKER: A WORKSHOP ON SHOOTING SOLO
Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with an optional second day September 12 for practical exercises)
This hands-on workshop, taught by producer/ director/cameraman Jon Adelman, will help you get great visuals and decent sound. You will learn the basics of 3-point lighting, good framing, and how to produce good sound -- all using the most basic tools available. Cameras will be provided.
INTRO TO FINAL CUT
September 14-30 (six sessions - Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:00-9:00 PM)
This hands-on workshop taught by Richard Hall covers the Final Cut interface; how to establish a workflow in editing; logging and capturing footage; editing clips in the timeline; working with basic transitions, titles, and audio; and outputting to tape and QuickTime files.
FEES
Backpack Filmmaker
Saturday Only - $250 ($260 from September 2 until filled)
Saturday AND Sunday - $500 ($525 from September 2 until filled)
Intro to Final Cut
$475 ($500 from September 2 until filled)
Combo (Backpack Filmmaker Saturday and Sunday plus Intro to Final Cut)
$900 ($1000 from September 2 until filled)
http://www.docsinprogress.org
TIVA Networking Event
Join us on September 9 as we open the fall season of programs with our traditional networking event. Eat, drink and be merry as you catch up with your TIVA friends and make some new acquaintances.
WHAT: Networking event
WHEN: Thursday, September 9, 6:30-9:00
WHERE: RHED Pixel, 180 South Washington Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA
HOW MUCH: $10 TIVA-DC and MCA-I
members and students, $20 guests
Shooting in the Wild - An Evening with Chris Palmer
Chris Palmer, Director of The Center for Environmental Filmmaking at the American University School of Communications has been "shooting in the wild" for more than 25 years, producing more than 300 hours of television and film. In his latest book, "Shooting in the Wild: An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom" Palmer takes you on an unforgettable journey that Jane Goodall calls "very important and much needed."
6:30-7:00pm Networking, Refreshments
7:00-8:30pm Discussion and Q&A
$10 WIFV Members/$20 Public
RSVP: membership@wifv.org
September 8, 2010
6:30 PM
Interface Media Group
1233 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Dupont Circle South METRO
Alexander Films LLC out of Blue Ridge, VA is looking for a musician/composer who is interested in scoring a short family comedy. This short film was an opportunity for select cast and local crew to work together - for credit and demo reel only. This is not a paying opportunity, but you will be a able to use a portion of the film for your demo reel as well.
We are aiming to complete the score in time for the VA Film Festival deadline on Sept 8. Please send an email to Marc A Hutchins at marc@alexanderfilms.com for more info.
Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition
Hey all you TV writers, this is your chance to change the way you watch TV!
Scriptapalooza TV has seen major success in their 12 years.
- 2 writers won Emmys
- Andrew Colville wins WGA award
- Finalist writes for Comedy Central
- numerous writers have gotten agents, managers and meetings
for an application:
https://gochargeit.mywebteam.com/scriptapalooza/form.asp
for a list of the producers that are onboard:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com/participants.htm
DEADLINE OCTOBER 1
Accepting pilots, sitcoms, one hour dramas and reality shows.
For more information check out www.scriptapaloozaTV.com or call 323.654.5809
Email any questions to info@scriptapalooza.com
Arlington Independent Media--see what YOU can be! At AIM, opportunities abound for the videomaker in you. A non-profit group, their mission is "to promote and facilitate free speech by providing access to established and emerging media." Become a member and learn how to use video equipment! Take classes at the beginner's, intermediate, and advanced levels. Work up to producing your own shows, with use of AIM's equipment and facilities.
AIM also hosts a cinema discussion group called CinemaAddicts, and organizes the Rosebud Film and Video Festival.
Learn more about AIM at ArlingtonMedia.org.
Final Act Drama’s Screen Actors Toolbox Series
Stage and Screen Acting Course - 101
This 5-week acting course is designed to prepare the adult actor for commercial auditions, film and TV scenes, and monologs for film and stage. Older teens accepted on a case by case basis. Actors will break down scenes to discover the humor, emotional moments, pacing, beats and more. This course will also teach you the fundamentals of acting, commercial reads, scene work with other actors, effective auditioning and how to get your career up and running. The last class finishes with a shoot in a studio under professional lights, sound, and camera. Actors walk away with great tools & confidence in their on camera performances.
All exercises and scenes are video tape for playback so you can see and improve your work. A DVD demo reel of your work is available at the conclusion of classes. This is your first step to get your acting career going.
Call now before the class fills up! Reserve your spot by mailing your completed form and check before the pre-registration date (one week before first class) and receive your free class journal ($12 value) or Register now and Pay Today online at the website www.FinalActDrama.com . The price goes up $10 after deadline and an additional $10 if registered on the day of the class. Tuition=$250.00 & $15 Registration fee for (5) 2hr classes
Class times are Tuesday’s from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Class taught at
Email Info@FinalActDrama.com for a registration form.
Call the office for more information at 804-858-3446
www.FinalActDrama.com
Open Air Film Festival at Randolph-Macon College
September 10 – October 2, 2010
For more details, visit www.rmc.edu
VCUarts is throwing its first annual Women's Film Festival this spring. The campus group, The Society for Women in Cinema, will be organizing and hosting the event. Currently, they are looking for films where women are the primary creators (director, writer, editor, lead actress in an empowering role) OR where women's issues are explored (males or females may be the primary creators).
*Winners will have their films screened and get food & hotel stay in Richmond the weekend of the festival*
Mail in your submissions today! Include your DVD (formatted for a DVD player), a piece of paper with your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and website, and a $5 entry fee (cash only, please). This festival is only open to filmmakers ages 13 and up.
Direct all submissions to:
VCU Women's Film Festival
The Society for Women in Cinema
c/o Pres. Christine Stoddard
P.O. Box 4844
Richmond, VA 23220
Master of Independent Media Workshops
Arlington Independent Media announces the Fall schedule of their very popular Master of Independent Media, advanced media studies workshops. AIM master level courses offer students an opportunity to learn advanced media technology and production techniques and to develop an in-depth understanding of the language of mass media.
For information on Arlington's Independent Media's Master of Independent Media courses, or to enroll, contact Jackie Steven at 703-524-2388 or jax@arlingtonmedia.org or visit the website at www.arlingtonmedia.org
Independent Filmmaker Conference
The Future of Film, is the event that welcomes the independent film community to take an active role in debating where filmmaking is going next.
When: September 19 – 23
Where: New York City
Newly announced Keynotes:
Sheila Nevins (President, HBO Documentary Films)
Liz Rosenthal (Founder & Director, Power to the Pixel)
John Sloss (Founder, Cinetic)
Tickets on Sale Now!
To learn about the Conference’s case studies, debates, “Conversations With…” and interactive discussions go to www.filmmakerconference.com GET TICKETS NOW!
Please CONTACT Seth Wood @ seth@swoodmedia.com or 804-491-9663 if you can help with some of these duties.
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for a male, any ethnicity, 19-23 years old, to play a "real, hardcore" Marine (ie. very muscular, low body fat, etc.) for a shoot in mid-September. Talent must be willing to get a high and tight Marine hair cut.
For consideration, please email suzanne@carlyndaviscasting.com with your resume/headshot with the subject heading "Marine Industrial".
Call for Entries: 2010 Rosebud Film & Video Festival
For 20 years, the Rosebud Festival has awarded large cash prizes, film and video products, and promotional opportunities to film and video artists in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The Rosebud Festival seeks works that are innovative, unusual, experimental and deeply personal.
Each year an independent panel selects 20 nominees from all entries received. The 20 finalists will be screened at a special Nominee Showcase on Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the Dome Theater in Artisphere, Arlington County’s new cultural center. The 5 winners - including one Best of Show - will be announced at a gala awards celebration, on the evening of November 14th at the beautiful Clarendon Ballroom. In addition to promotional opportunities and special screenings, the 5 winners will each receive $1,000.00 cash.
Call for Entries in the 2010 Rosebud Film and Video Festival is now open. Go to RosebudFestival.org for additional information, submission guidelines and to download entry forms. DEADLINE for submissions to the 2010 festival is September 26, 2010.
**The Rosebud Film & Video Festival is a project of Arlington Independent Media. The competition is open exclusively to DC, Maryland and Virginia filmmakers with works first released between January 1, 2008 and September 26, 2010. Entry fee for the Rosebud competition is only $25.00 and includes one year membership in Arlington Independent Media.**
For more information, visit their website at Rosebud Festival.org or call Jackie Steven at 703-524-2388.
What's the VPA?
The Virginia Production Alliance unites the Virginia creative community and provides valuable educational, social, and networking opportunities that helps the industry grow. As a rapidly changing industry, this organization embraces all aspects of film, video, audio production and new media. From actors to crew, post production to screenwriting, everyone with an interest in the creation of moving images are invited to be a part of the VPA!
Get involved! For more information, click here http://www.filmva.com/
VIDEO COMPETITION:
THE HANDSON PSA CONTEST
The James River Film Society (formerly Richmond Moving Image Co-op*) is partnering with HandsOn for this event:
HandsOn wants to inspire Richmonders to give back and get involved in their community. They invite you to capture the giving nature of Richmond in the form of a short video. HandsOn will be accepting 30–45 second videos geared to inspire individuals to start giving, volunteering and to Get HandsOn!
Applications and videos are due by 5:00pm on September 15th
They like grassroots, fun, creative, energetic, and compelling content. This is your chance to use your skills and creativity for a good cause.
Here's the link to the Get HandsOn PSA Contest page on the new jamesriverfilm.com website: http://jamesriverfilm.com/2010/07/handson-video-contest/
The video will be incorporated into GiveRichmond week (more information on this exciting celebration of giving and volunteerism is coming soon to the James River Film Society’s website!). The top videos will be screened at HandsOn Day with 1000+ volunteers, shared through local and national social media networks. After the contest videos will be posted on both HandsOn and GiveRichmond’s websites. This juried competition will award cash prizes to the top three entries.
*(The nonprofit Richmond Moving Image Co-op is now the James River Film Society. Visit their new website at jamesriverfilm.org for information about the James River Film Festival and other James River Film Society programs, plus check out their new film blog: the James River Film Journal).
DC SHORTS Film Festival!
Tickets & Passes on Sale Now!
$12 for most screenings; some are FREE!
For prices and more information check out www.dcshorts.com
RMIC Introduces New Look:
"The James River Film Society"
The Richmond Moving Image Co-op has started calling itself the James River Film Society ever since introducing the concept at their 17th annual James River Film Festival.
They're finalizing a brand new website www.jamesriverfilm.org and readying the launch of the James River Journal, which is an online journal about all kinds of interesting moving images. Look for regular features about the films and filmmakers that James River Film is presenting through the James River Film Festival, James River Filmmakers Forum and special screenings throughout the year. In addition, we plan to write about new theatrical releases (those that come to Richmond and those that don't), DVD releases, restorations, and anything else that interests us.
If you’re interested in writing for the Journal contact james@rmicweb.org
Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival
3 Days of Cinematic Celebration
When: October 7-9, 2010
Where: "Attucks Theatre" 1010 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
What: The 4th Annual Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival is an annual juried, competition and showcase for independent filmmakers from all over the world. Its mission is to enable the emerging and established filmmaking community and audiences to experience the power of African American and African Diaspora cinema, and promote cultural diversity through artistic expression and education. The Festival's lineup will highlight the Short and Student Film Competition, premieres, international cinema, and workshops facilitated by leading figures in the film and entertainment industry.
For more information about this upcoming event go to www.mabff.org
that fit into the theme "FEAR! . Filmmakers will be welcome to attend, speak, answer questions, or just listen to input.
For more information please contact Fred Schilling at fred@fredschilling.com .
"SHOW US YOUR DC!" 4th Annual OUR CITY FILM FESTIVAL
You know DC is more than politics, traffic and monuments…
Get out there and prove it!
Winning filmmakers receive cash prizes, product prizes, fantastic press and screen their films in front of hundreds.The films must be about or take place in Washington, DC proper and both documentaries and narratives are both welcome.
Early Submission Deadline: September 1, 2010. Regular Submission Deadline: November 1, 2010.
*Returning submitting filmmakers recieve a discount on their submission fee.
The festival is Sunday, February 13 and Sunday, February 20, 2011 at The Goethe Institute in Gallery Place.
For more information contact Kendra Rubinfeld at Kendra@yachad-dc.org or call 202 296-8563. Or visit www.ourcityfilmfestival.com
2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference
IFP is proud to announce their 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference in New York City which will run concurrently with the 32nd Independent Film Week from September 19-23.
IFP is the nation's oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, and also the premier advocate for them. IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Conference addresses creative initiatives, critical technology, current issues, and global marketplace trends through diverse panel discussions, case studies, and keynotes. The Conference is a must-attend networking opportunity for creative professionals wanting access to the discussion on filmmaking in the current landscape – and where it’s heading next.
IFP is reaching out to attract dynamic members of the Virginia film community to come engage and network at the Independent Filmmaker Conference.
Passes for the Conference are on sale NOW and to purchase your pass check out www.filmmakerconference.com.
For more information you can email Corrine M. Ellingson the Independent Film Week Conference Coordinator at filmconference@ifp.org or visit:
Introduction to Screenwriting Course
at Georgetown University
Georgetown University's Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) is offering an affordable entry-level course in screenwriting this fall. The class meets on Thursday evenings from 7-9PM beginning September 16 -November 11. The tuition for the course is $395. Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of screenwriting is encouraged to apply.
For more information please visit http://scs.georgetown.edu/courses/2039/introduction-to-screenwriting?ref=program&refpId=20.
You can also contact Kevin Downs, the faculty teaching the class, for more specific details at www.myspace.com/kevindownsfilms or www.kevindownsfilms.tumblr.com
The Fall 2010 CINE Golden Eagle Competition is now accepting entries!
The CINE Golden Eagle Competition, the prestigious, half-century-old competition based on peer recognition of excellence in film, television, and new media, accepts a broad range of professional, independent and student productions in a variety of categories including documentary, fiction, history, arts, science, new media, and commercial spots, and much more. And CINE has created new recognition for series television.
Past recipients of the CINE Golden Eagle Award include Mel Brooks, Steven Spielberg, Ken Burns, Ron Howard, Mike Nichols, Albert Maysles, Martin Scorsese, and many others.
Those who enter by the early bird deadline on September 1 will receive a discount. All entries are due by September 15. Entries can be submitted through CINE.org or Withoutabox.
For more information on this film festival go to www.cine.org or call the CINE office at 202-785-1136
To fill out an entry form click http://www.cine.org/competitions/entry-forms/index.php
Adrenaline Film Project
During this year's Virginia Film Festival we will be running the 7th annual Adrenaline Film project; AFP is a 72-hour filmmaking competition where teams of three filmmakers must write, cast, shoot, edit and screen a film during the Virginia Film Festival, November 3 - November 6.
Each phase of production is closely supervised by the AFP Executive Producers and Project Mentors, like Jeff Wadlow (Director, NEVER BACK DOWN) The AFP culminates in a screening in front of a packed audience of 600+, including the Film Festival's special Hollywood guests, on Saturday, November 6 at the University of Virginia's Culbreth Theater.
In previous years, the film sets of Adrenaline teams have been visited by guest mentors including Tom Shadyac (Director, BRUCE ALMIGHTY), Mark Johnson (Producer, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA), Brad Silberling (Director, LEMONY SNICKET), Ron Yerxa (Producer, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE) and many more!
The deadline for applications isn't until Monday, October 18, so you have plenty of time to produce new material to submit!
For more information, including rules and entry forms, visit www.adrenalinefilmproject.com.
Please feel free to send any questions to adrenalinefilmproject@gmail.com
Premieres October 1 – 7 at
Commodore theatre in Portsmouth
The year is 2025 and the Space Shuttle Atlantis has become nothing more than a glorified taxi between space stations. Members of the crew are conducting routine experiments. Little did they know - they were the experiment!
Shot on location in Virginia, Atlantis Down was written and directed by Italian filmmaker Max Bartoli and produced by Bartoli and Hampton Roads actor/producer Ethan Marten. $1.5 million in special effects add to the fun.
GHOSTS DON’T EXIST dvd release!!
The week of kicking off the NFL season, on September 7th, watch GDE’s Executive Producer, Washington Redskins Pro Bowl Tight End, Chris Cooley in his acting debut!
It’s been a long process and finally 19th & Wilson is excited to announce Echo Bridge Entertainment’s DVD and digital release of Ghosts Don’t Exist! The street date is September 7th, but you can order NOW online at Amazon.com.
Echo Bridge also has plans for GDE on PPV, TV and online media.
Ghosts Don't Exist - At Amazon
Please click here for more information about GDE:www.ghostsdontexist.com
Become a fan on Facebook and follow GDE on www.ghostsdontexist.blogspot.com
Your continued support is appreciated:
Please read and/or contribute to reviews on http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285219/
"Tight Rope" Casting Call
A Story Driven Productions short film
Synopsis:A young man recently released from jail returns to his life after a three month absence. Shunned by most of his friends, the only one who stands by him unconditionally is his cousin, Kevin.
Shoot date(s): Late September
Casting Dates: TBD
Casting Location: Arlington Independent Media, 2701-C Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
Compensation: $50 transportation stipend for the project. All cast and crew will receive copy, meals, and credit. This short will be entered into local and regional contests.
Please send headshot and resumeA.S.A.P. to: casting@storydrivenproductions.com or TIGHT ROPE CASTING, Story Driven Productions, P.O. Box 343, Lorton, VA 22199
Television Series Looking for Virginia Restaurants in need of a BOOST!
A Philadelphia production company and national cable network are casting restaurants for a new television show shooting this summer and fall.
The restaurant should be one that is at risk of closing and is in need of a boost in customers, good reviews and overall revenue. The restaurant’s owners and management will be taking guidance from a celebrity chef and must be willing to overhaul their menu, décor and theme to put them back on the path to success! Being family run is definitely a plus. Restaurant owners must have strong, outgoing personalities.
Maybe you are an old restaurant that just isn’t as great as it used to be and could use an update? Or a new restaurant that just hasn’t been able to hit its stride yet?
If you think you may be interested in this opportunity, or even just learning more about it, please contact
267-514-7693
267-514-7682
267-514-7686
267-514-7680
Thank you!
Kickstarter.com For Film Funding!
Kickstarter is a great website where artists pitch their project, tell you how much they need, and offer rewards for different amounts you donate. You pledge your donation online but if the artist does not reach their goal amount by their deadline you keep your money! Richmond filmmaker Paul Huggins has created an account on Kickstarter.com to pitch his upcoming project and to ask for donations.
To see an example of a project on Kickstarter, visit Paul’s project here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1102179126/applications-deconstructive-surgery?pos=1
Or visit Kickstarter.com for more details!
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2010 VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL
Filmmakers Invited To Submit Features, Documentaries and Shorts
23rd Annual Festival Set for November 4-7 in Charlottesville
The Virginia Film Festival has announced the launch of its call for entries, inviting filmmakers from the state, region and the world to submit features, documentaries and short films for consideration for the 2010 festival.
All submissions will be considered as long as they are received by September 8th. All entries must be submitted through Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com). Rates for film submissions will be $45 for the general public and $40 for Withoutabox members. Submissions are FREE for Virginia residents, including students. Submissions for out-of-state students are $10.
The Virginia Film Festival will announce its program for the 2010 festival in early October. For more information on the 2010 Virginia Film Festival call for entries or to keep up with the latest news on the upcoming Festival, visit us online at www.vafilm.com.
All those interested in volunteering for this year’s Virginia Film Festival can learn more by contacting David Hopper at 434-982-5560 or emailing him at dlh2v@virginia.edu.
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Call for entries in the 2010 Rosebud Film & Video Festival is now open.
Go to www.RosebudFestival.org for additional information, submission guidelines and to download entry forms.
DEADLINE for entries to the 2010 Festival is September 26, 2010.
What is the
AC48 48 Hour Film Challenge?
To find out, see
JAMES MADISON UNIVERISTY
CASTING CALL:
James Madison University and the Virginia Department of Health are seeking persons of all ages (babies through older adults) and all backgrounds to appear in short educational videos for our Health Bites project. This is a three year project that is currently seeking hundreds of actors.
If you’re interested in being involved, send an email to Tim Estep. This email should include: a picture, your contact information, any acting experience, and the time you would like to audition to jmufilms@gmail.com
The payment range for these videos is $25/hour and up!
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2010 VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL
Filmmakers Invited To Submit Features, Documentaries and Shorts
23rd Annual Festival Set for November 4-7 in Charlottesville
The Virginia Film Festival has announced the launch of its call for entries, inviting filmmakers from the state, region and the world to submit features, documentaries and short films for consideration for the 2010 festival.
All submissions will be considered as long as they are received by September 8th. All entries must be submitted through Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com). Rates for film submissions will be $45 for the general public and $40 for Withoutabox members. Submissions are FREE for Virginia residents, including students. Submissions for out-of-state students are $10.
The Virginia Film Festival will announce its program for the 2010 festival in early October. For more information on the 2010 Virginia Film Festival call for entries or to keep up with the latest news on the upcoming Festival, visit us online at www.vafilm.com.
All those interested in volunteering for this year’s Virginia Film Festival can learn more by contacting David Hopper at 434-982-5560 or emailing him at dlh2v@virginia.edu.
David Hopper
Operations Manager
Virginia Film Festival
University of Virginia
PO Box 400869
Charlottesville
Virginia 22904.
tel: 434 982 5560
fax: 434 924 3374
CALL FOR ENTRIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL
Charlottesville, VA – June 15, 2010 – The Virginia Film Festival has
announced the launch of its call for entries, inviting filmmakers from the
state, region and the world to submit features, documentaries and short films
for consideration for the 2010 festival.
The 23rd annual Virginia Film Festival is scheduled for November 4-7 in
Charlottesville.
8th. All entries must be submitted through Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com).
Rates for film submissions will be $45 for the general public and $40 for
Withoutabox members. Submissions are FREE for Virginia residents, including
students. Submissions for out-of-state students are $10.
The Virginia Film Festival, presented by the University of Virginia’s College
and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, is a four-day celebration of cinema’s
unique power to inspire, enlighten and entertain. It’s a chance to discover
new films and filmmakers, a place to hear from high-profile industry insiders
and up-and-coming stars, and a forum for talented filmmakers from around the
world and throughout Virginia.
The Virginia Film Festival will announce its program for the 2010 festival in
early October. For more information on the 2010 Virginia Film Festival call
for entries or to keep up with the latest news on the upcoming Festival, visit
The 2010 DC Shorts Film Festival
What is the DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL? The DC Shorts Film Festival turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers. Selected films come from every genre for the competition screenings — with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. The films being viewed are under 20 minutes in ALL genres, and program screenings so audiences see as many different types of films as possible.
Screenings will take place September 9-16, 2010
For more information log onto www.dcshorts.com
THE VIRGINIA SCREENWRITERS’ FORUM
Now in its 20th Year!
The Virginia Screenwriters' Forum meets once a month from 6:45 pm. to 9:00 p.m. at Art Works in downtown Richmond. The objective of the VSF is to bring writers together to share their love and knowledge of screenwriting by offering support and constructive feedback to members' scripts in progress. Throughout the years, member scripts have been made into movies, optioned by major production companies and won national and statewide screenwriting competitions. Aspiring screenwriters are welcome to sit in. For further information visit www.virginiascreenwritersforum.org, or email: VSF@comcast.net.
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER
of the
VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE
WANTS YOU !!!!
If you are in the Charlottesville / Southwest Virginia area
and you would like to be part of the CVPA, check this out:
Visit the CVPA website at
and click the JOIN button on
the top menu.
Create a unified voice!
When you join the VPA, your Charlottesville / southwest Virginia area address
will designate the CVPA as your home chapter (area codes are also used)
AND you will have full VPA privileges at all VPA events statewide.
Thanks for your interest in the Charlottesville VPA !!!
What's PROJECT RESOLUTION??
Project Resolution, www.projectres.com,
presented by Yellow House, www.yellowhouseva.org,
is a monthly screening event in Richmond where filmmakers
can show their work and get feedback from their audience.
It's FREE to screen your work and FREE to attend the show.
And, as always, FREE popcorn for everyone!
All filmmakers should bring their work to the Firehouse Theatre by 6:30 p.m.
the night of the show to get their work into the lineup.
CHECK THE PROJECT RES WEBSITE FOR THE CURRENT SCHEDULE.
It's first come, first served and it does fill up!
There's no prescreening or submission fee to any films played.
That's right, it's all FREE! They accept miniDV, DVD, and VHS.
www.projectres.com
www.yellowhouseva.org
Project Resolution
Firehouse Theatre
1609 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
FILMMAKING INSTRUCTOR WANTED
The Attucks Theatre is seeking competent professional filmmakers to teach part time in their Behind the Lens High School Filmmaking Program. Students receive a practical, focused education that is designed to prepare them to begin their careers with the real-world skills employers need.
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with the proper academic credentials and work experience who loves what he or she does and wants to share it with high school students, ages 14-18.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver class instruction to meet program compentency outcomes and develop activities which support lesson objectives.
- Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
- Establish a hands-on lab work on set, in workshops, and in multi-station lab rooms.
- Manage the classroom through keeping accurate records, enforcing attendance policy, submitting grades, evaluations on time, etc.
- Relate professional/life/industry experiences with students through giving them the inside track on current industry trends and techniques, classroom presentations, and student screenings.
Experience Required:
- 4 years professional experience in film
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; Associate's degree is acceptable
- Public speaking
Skills Required:
- Competence with industry-standard equipment as appropriate for your area of expertise
- Industry Certifications (Avid, Final Cut, etc.) preferred where applicable
- Positive attitude
- Skilled at written and verbal communication
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and/or Apple iWork applications.
Please submit a printable resume and cover letter to attuckstheatre@verizon.net. All positions are subject to a full background check.
Attention Writers and Filmmakers:
DC Shorts is calling for submissions to its upcoming Film Festival and its Screenplay Competition. All entries will receive feedback from the judging panels.
The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. We select films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings — with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. Cash and gift prizes -- plus feedback for all entries. Please visit http://dcshorts.com/film for more information, including submission deadlines.
The DC Shorts Screenplay Competition (October 2010) is a very different kind of screenwriting competition. A panel of judges consisting of filmmakers, screenwriters and critics will review and provide coverage (feedback) for scripts of 15 pages or less. 5 - 7 finalists will be featured during ScriptDC — a weekend of screenwriting events for DC regional writer and filmmakers, where their scripts will be read in front of a live audience — and one will walk away with $2,000 to shoot their project! Please go to http://dcshorts.com/script for more information, including submission deadlines.
