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DC – Cake Hunters Casting – Oct. to Dec.

The hit TV series Cake Hunters on Cooking Channel is looking for bold, attractive, charismatic people planning a significant event that takes place in/around the DC/DMV area between late October 2017 and December 2017. The premise of Cake Hunters deals with dynamic, engaging and energetic personalities searching for the perfect cake for their event. It includes all types of special… Read more »

Homeland Casting Memo

August 8, 2017 TO: Richmond, VA Acting Community and Surrounding Areas FROM: The Casting Office of Homeland Season 7 (Regional Casting) RE: Submission Policy for Principal Casting, Homeland Season 7 ATTN: VA Film Office Jen Ingulli, CSA and Matthew Sefick, CSA congratulate Richmond, VA on being chosen to host filming of the Emmy Award-winning television… Read more »

Virginia – Acclaimed Environmental Docu ‘What Lies Upstream’ Screening in Select VA Theaters- August

“What Lies Upstream” is a critically-acclaimed film about the water crisis in WV and in Flint MI.  Virginia native Vincent Sweeney shot this doc. with producer Cullen Hoback.  The project is beginning its Virginia theater tour after having shown at festivals nationwide. The team behind the project is currently performing water and soil testing in… Read more »

Lexus Shortfilms Competition – Submissions Due Aug. 24

In 2013, Lexus Short Films launched with the goal of supporting and nurturing a new generation of emerging filmmakers. These aspiring writer/directors receive a unique opportunity supported by Lexus to collaborate with Oscar-winning film studio The Weinstein Company to produce and showcase their work on an international stage. Lexus and The Weinstein Company are looking… Read more »

Northern VA – Anne Chapman Casting Seeking Bi-Lingual Japanese/English Actor – Aug. to Sept. – Paid

Anne Chapman Casting seeking bi-lingual Japanese/English actor: SAG short film, 3 days August-September, 2017 OTHELLO-SAN SAG-AFTRA  Short Film Production Company: Red Zeppelin Productions LLC. Producers: Theodore Adams III, Jai Jamison, Elizabeth Martins, Tai Lavin Burkholder Executive Producer: Tara Kathleen Gorman Director: Theodore Adams III Screenwriter: Theodore Adams III Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting Assistant: Tracia… Read more »

Inaugural Virginia Is For Film Lovers Short Film Competition Winners Announced

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Film Office and Virginia Tourism Corporation announced the winners of the inaugural Virginia Is For Film Lovers short film competition! The 30-90 second challenge prompted film lovers and filmmakers to show what they love most about Virginia, seeking beautiful content from established and emerging filmmakers alike.  The call for entries… Read more »

RIC, DC, MD- Staff Me Up Production Jobs Update – Various Dates – Paid

Production Assistant- Henrico, VA ABC, Reality/Doc (TV). Starts September 11 for 1 day. RATE: Full Rate TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job Network reality show in it’s 5th season seeking experienced production assistants for a shoot in Henrico, VA. Ideal candidates should have some experience working in film, television, or… Read more »

Richmond International Film & Music Festival Hiring – Sept. to April – Paid

The Richmond International Film Festival is one of the largest international competitive fests in the Mid-Atlantic now in its seventh year.  RIFF brings over 130 cutting edge films from more than 25 countries to Richmond each year. From emerging to Oscar awarding winning filmmakers, the festival includes six days of film premieres, live music, the… Read more »

Washington, DC – Double Exposure Film Festival – Oct 19-22 – Tickets

A project of the nonprofit news organization 100Reporters, the Double Exposure Film Festival showcases the best new, unreleased films inspired by the investigative instinct. It pairs film screenings with a concurrent symposium for journalists and filmmakers to hear from leaders in their fields and connect with the producers, editors, and experts who can advance their… Read more »

Maryland Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions – Deadline Dec. 29 – Fee

The 20th annual Maryland Film Festival is looking for all types of film and video work of exceptional quality: feature length and shorts; narratives and documentaries; domestic and foreign; genre work and the unclassifiable; and while it is a general-interest festival, it does frequently program animation, experimental, and underground content. Unique voices and viewpoints are… Read more »

Central Virginia – Virginia Tourism Commercial Extras Needed! – Aug 8

Volunteer opportunity for Virginia Tourism shoot next Tuesday August 8th. We are looking to find & secure EXTRAS for a music festival scene. We have a free t-shirt, pizza and king of pops to offer everyone. It will be a lot of fun and a great experience for any interested in film/commercials.  We need 100… Read more »

Charlottesville, VA – Bentley’s Will Feature Film Casting – Sept. 20 – Paid

Victoria Chapa is casting for the feature film, Bentley’s Will, which is being produced and directed by Zachary Parks Grigg.  The film focuses on a mother who is forced to confront a strained relationship with her son who has returned home after college. SEEKING: ACTRESS:  Age Range 35 – 55, All Ethnicities, Non-Union WHEN:  Roughly –… Read more »

Washington, DC – New “Meet the Press” Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions – Fee

NBC News’ MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD will hit the big screen for the first time this fall, joining forces with The American Film Institute for an innovative documentary film festival premiere featuring must-watch untold stories of American politics. The first-ever Meet the Press Film Festival in Collaboration With AFI will be held in… Read more »

Falls Church, VA – Carlyn Davis Casting Auditions – Aug 7 & 9

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for talent for a non-union web video filming in Washington, DC on August 14, 15, 16, or 24 with auditions being held in Falls Church, VA on Monday, August 7 and Wednesday, August 9. The following roles are needed: Girl- Hispanic or African American, approximately 6-7 years old Boy- Hispanic… Read more »

Falls Church, VA/D.C.-CASTING CALL-8/3,8/4-paid

I am casting several non-union actors for a series of regulatory association industrials. Male and female, all ethnicities, age range 25-55, and able to project a professional demeanor. Actors will be portraying senior level executives and other professionals. Experience with teleprompter and/or ear prompter helpful. Auditions will be conducted Thursday August 3rd and Friday August… Read more »