The 2026 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is open for submissions from Virginia residents and students attending Virginia schools, from April 6 through May 25. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time, the competition… Read more »

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… Read more »

The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is back! And it’s not too late to make your mark on local, independent film! Fimmaking weekend is just 3 weeks away, June 5-7! DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW MAY 19 – Networking Mixer at The Hof, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond, 6:00 PM Meet directors, writers, actors and… Read more »

ANNE CHAPMAN CASTING is seeking 7 actors for a SAG-AFTRA SPA Grad Thesis Short Film shooting in Virginia Beach, VA June 23-30th, 2026 Seeking Cuban-American & Filipino-American actors! Real siblings encouraged to submit! Hampton Roads locals encouraged to submit! CROSS TO BEAR Feirstein Graduate Thesis Film SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement Director & Screenwriter: David Brown… Read more »

Richmond — Independent filmmakers behind the award-winning drama series Sundays After Church are opening the doors to their creative process with “How We Shot It: The Sundays After Church Bootcamp,” an immersive one-day filmmaking intensive taking place on June 14, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. Hosted by Amanda Delore, the bootcamp gives aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers,… Read more »

Seeking grounded, emotionally mature performers capable of handling socially sensitive and emotionally layered material with realism, nuance, and authenticity. Strong dramatic ability and natural conversational performances are highly preferred. If interested, please email [email protected] Episode 1: explores themes of grief, trauma, perception, race, accountability, and community response following a controversial police shooting. Performers should be… Read more »

We are casting for three speaking roles in an educational video. Talent will be on camera with approximately :30-:60 of lines. We are looking to film on location in Harrisonburg VA either Monday May 18th or Tuesday May 19th based on talent availability. Available roles include: – a tech company CEO. The CEO talks about the jobs… Read more »

Hello, We experienced a very successful 2026 Indie short Film Festival in the heart of Charlottesville, Va. The festival included the screening of 131 films, a screenwriting competition, table reads, Brunch Awards, seven panel discussions, post-screening Q&As, a cinematography workshop, a launch party, a filmmaker and sponsor lounge, and it received a Proclamation from the… Read more »

KayP Unscripted Productions is seeking dedicated and passionate crew members for two upcoming short film/student projects filming in Newport News and Hampton, Virginia during June 2026 (weekend shoots). We are currently looking to fill the following positions: Director of Photography / Cinematographer Boom Operator Gaffer (preferred if you have access to your own equipment) PROJECTS… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance NOVA District Event! When: May 21st – 6:30 PM Where: Barbizon – 6437 G General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 Step into a world where creativity meets technology, at the Lighting Showcase and Networking Event, where we bring together the brightest minds in the film industry’s lighting sector. Hosted by Barbizon Lighting… Read more »

Women in Film & Video Event! Brambly Park 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Start: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM End: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. RSVP at this link:… Read more »

Here are the details for this short that we are casting NU.  NOTE – Self tapes are required for consideration.   SHORT FILM LOGLINE When Joe is summoned to his ornery father’s senior living facility to deal with yet another embarrassing situation, a chance encounter at the in-house bar turns one exhausting afternoon into something… Read more »