Understanding Film Production: A Primer for Business, Crew and Potential Hires Hollywood’s impact on American culture is undeniable, yet we know very little about what it takes to make a movie. If you have ever asked what a producer does or watched movie credits and wondered about the roles of the gaffer, best boy, ager… Continue reading Presented by the Nailler Foundation and The West Virginia Filmmakers Guild – February 23-24
Category: Industry Updates
Film Highlight
http://hillbillymovie.com/ “hillbilly” teaser from “hillbilly”: a documentary film on Vimeo. Appalachia is no stranger to the complexity of media representation. Since our country’s inception, there has been a palpable divide between Urban and Rural America. Within this great divide, certain regions are viewed as “other,” and blamed for America’s social ills. Since the presidential election,… Continue reading Film Highlight
Newsletter – Q2 – 2018
Like Tweet Pin +1 in Hello Industry Friends! WVFG 2018 2Q Newsletter Hello industry friends and enthusiasts! We realize we are a bit tardy in getting this 2Q newsletter out. We’ve had a fair amount of movement and some last minute items we were waiting on to include, so better late than never, we say… Continue reading Newsletter – Q2 – 2018
BE A PART OF MINDHUNTER
Now Casting Paid Background Actors NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED If you can’t make the casting call you can submit your info on the website! www.MindhunterCasting.com
Newsletter – Q1 – 2018
-Hello Industry Friends! Board Update An email went out on Monday, April 30th from the Office of the WVFG from Justin Owcar, the former WVFG President, announcing his decision to step down as President. We appreciate all that Justin has done as a member of the board and all that it has accomplished in recent… Continue reading Newsletter – Q1 – 2018
Oscars Party – March 4th @ 7pm
Hollywood is having their night… why don’t we have ours? With the recent changes to the film industry here in West Virginia, there is no better time for all those involved, both professionals and supporters, to celebrate with like-minded folk as to why we love the entertainment and film industry. We’ll be rolling out the… Continue reading Oscars Party – March 4th @ 7pm
WV documentary in the running for an Oscar
Newsletter Q4 – 2017
Hello Industry Friends! Happy New Year! We wish you a happy and healthy 2018! And here’s to more successful productions and membership support in the New Year! Guild Update Our Website We’re excited to share our improved website: http://wvfg.org. The site includes links to industry forms and more. We’re still working to include a backend… Continue reading Newsletter Q4 – 2017
Newsletter Q3 – 2017
To remain up-to-date on The Mile Ground Casting and Crew calls, refer to themilegroundmovie.com and The Mile Ground Movie Facebook page. Check out our Q3 newsletter if you haven’t already! https://t.co/hzEA60FXcv — WVFG (@wvfilmguild) October 12, 2017 Like Tweet Pin +1 in Hello, Industry Friends! What’s New with the Guild Our Website… Continue reading Newsletter Q3 – 2017
Thank You #WVFilm Office
WVFG Members & Supporters We’d like to thank Pam Haynes, Lisa Wells, Lance Schrader, as well as former locations manager Jamie Cope of the West Virginia Film Office for their dedication and service these years building the very foundation of the film industry in the state of West Virginia. They invested a great deal of… Continue reading Thank You #WVFilm Office