The Central Virginia Film Institute hostsOSCAR NIGHT AMERICAFebruary 26, 2012 at theCultural Center of India Walk the Red Carpet and help“Make Dreams Come True” For more info on this exciting annual Oscar viewing event,and to purchase tickets, please go to http://onarichmond.charityhappenings.org/ THIS  EVENT IS … Continue reading →

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Who: The James River Film SocietyWhat: Biograph Theatre 40th Anniversary Celebration: The Golden Age of Repertory CinemaWhen: Saturday, February 11 at 7pmWhere: VCU Grace Street TheatreCost: $20 ($10 for the films; $10 donation to the nonprofit James River Film Society) … Continue reading →

Where: Daleville, VA (near Roanoke, just off I-81). Cost: $90Classes offered: Screenwriting 101, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, February 28-April 3Indie Production Basics, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, March 1-April 5 Both classes are taught by Marc A. Hutchins, producer with Alexander Films. As a writer, he … Continue reading →

Erica Arvold Casting is searching for three actors, late 20′s to mid 30′s. This is for a student film to be shoot in Knoxville, TN and Richmond, VA in mid to late March. The pay is $100 per day, as … Continue reading →

What: Actors and actresses needed for student thesis film, SaviorsWhen: Production time frame is February 15-28 on weekends Roles:Kisho: Male (30-35). Medium build and preferably physically fit. Kisho is the main character and is obsessed with people with supernatural powers. Anna: Female (30-35), medium/slender build. … Continue reading →

What: The Moving Image Xchange International Short Film Festival (The MIX)When: February 17-19thWhere: Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA 23221 Award-winning international filmmakers representing 16 countries from around the world (including U.S., Canada, Turkey, Israel, Singapore, Serbia/Montenegro, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Taiwan, Portugal, Belgium, … Continue reading →

The Waynesboro Short Film Competition returns for 2012!There is NO entry fee and there are CASH PRIZES for both adult and youth categories!  This short film competition created by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission is open to all Virginia residents in … Continue reading →

What: Sweet Indulgences: Writing Food, Drink, and RomanceWhen: Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: The Pavillion Room at The Children’s Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St.Cost: $10 in advance (JamesRiverWriters.org), $12 at the door, $5 for students  Featuring:Andrew Fox, author of The … Continue reading →

The Women In Film Foundation’s Film Finishing Fund provides cash grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind services to support films in all genres by, for or about women. Submissions are accepted from filmmakers worldwide. Submitted materials must be accessible … Continue reading →

What: A low budget breakup comedy Where: Hampton RoadsWhen: Feb 28 – Filming will last approximately 2 weeksCrew Needed:  Boom Operator/Sound Mixer (salary negotiable), Camera Operator (unpaid) Equipment will be provided. If interested please email qualifications and a brief paragraph … Continue reading →

What: Cineforum Italiano will be screening a light, refreshing movie where comedy and life mix in the right proportions: ”Lessons in Chocolate,” (“Lezioni di cioccolato”). When: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 pmWhere: Letelier Theater, 3251 Prospect Street, NW Washington, DCCost: $10.00 at the door … Continue reading →

What: for the Battle of Giles CourthouseWhen: June 9-10, 2012Where: Pearisburg, VirginiaWho: 300 Union and Confederate, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Sutler, Medical.Pay: $100/infantry company, $200/gun, $30/horse & rider Insurance required.Contact: murphyboehm@hotmail.com

When: January 30-February 13. All films begin at 6:30 pm. Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-289-1200, Metro: Gallery Place/ChinatownCost: $7 General Admission, $4 Members and friends of the Goethe-Institut, seniors, and students               Tickets can be purchased right before the screenings, … Continue reading →

Where: American University, Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016, Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/When: Tuesday, February 7-Tuesday, April 3. All films are at 7pm.Cost: Free and open to the public.For more information, please contact: Chris Palmer … Continue reading →