The Virginia Film Office has been made aware by several Virginia film community members of a film industry job scam that has been circulating, a version of what happened in Maryland previously (link at bottom of post). Please note: the Virginia Film Office hotline serves as an information resource only; postings are not endorsed or verified by the… Read more »

Looking to submit for three dance festivals in the DMV. The date listed will be the rehearsals for the work in progress piece choreography days. Future rehearsal dates will be sent out once we are selected. No dance experience is needed. However a ballet, modern, lyrical and/or contemporary background is preferred. Dancers will be paid,… Read more »

ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 3 actors for NON-UNION Short Student Film shooting July 20th-24th, 2026, $200/day THE RHYMES OF ROB & MATT VCUarts Cinema Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Producing Faculty: Kevin Gallagher Director: Nile Price Screen Writers: Francis Stratton & Cole Freedman Casting Director: Anne N.… Read more »

Project Title: Family Farm RPG Format: Feature-length narrative (found footage / psychological horror) Production Type: Independent / Non-Union Location: Midlothian, VA Shoot Window: 07/14/26 – 07/23/26 Rate: $125 per day Director/Producer: Christopher Okamuro OK-A Media PROJECT: Family Farm RPG is an independent found-footage psychological horror feature set within a university journalism program. Blending investigative journalism,… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Richmond Happy Hour – July 14 Brambly Park Restaurant, 1708 Belleville St., Richmond, VA Tuesday, July 14 – 5:00 pm RSVP here Organized by Carly Crickenberger  Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park and organized by… Read more »

Women in Film and Video present: Casting your film workshop! You’ve got the script, now you need the actors! In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to run a casting call; how to get your script in front of an actor; how to work with a casting director; what types of parts would someone want… Read more »

Alexandria Film Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Summer Film Series  All films are premieres We are excited to announce our summer film series in celebration of our 20th anniversary! Join us throughout the summer for three documentaries – all Virginia premieres – sure to inspire, challenge and educate audiences. From musical numbers to aerial adventures, we have something… Read more »

Hello All, Writers Helping Writers is a new initiative of Women in Film & Video led by WIFV Board Member, Lisa Scott.  It is a virtual table read of scripts written by WIFV members. We read: 1) 1—24 pages from a short script 2) The first Act or to the Inciting Incident from a feature… Read more »

Before there was a successful Indie short Film Festival, there was an Indie short Film Series. In 2019 the Series was founded featuring a monthly/every other month screening event showcasing a block of short films followed by a panel discussion with visiting filmmakers. Much of the lineup screened at major festivals, including the Sundance Film… Read more »

Richmond Film Network Cinema Collective presents COMMAND THE FRAME: AUDITIONING FOR FILM & TELEVISION with Jaclyn Vames, award-winning filmmaker Designed for actors looking to strengthen their film and television audition skills, this interactive workshop explores both the artistic and technical sides of performing for the camera. Participants will learn how framing, eyelines, camera angles, and… Read more »