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 »
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Richmond – Casting call for student short film – March 2026 – Unpaid
CASTING CALL — “MALADAPTIVE” (Student Short Film | VCU Production) Casting for Maladaptive, a student short film exploring obsession, fantasy, and jealousy through the perspective of a socially isolated high school senior whose romantic daydreams begin to fracture her reality. Shoot Dates: March 27–29, 2026 (Richmond, VA area) Roles Casting: Genna (Lead), Olivia (Supporting), Eli… Read more »
02.23.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for spec commercial projects – March 2026 – Paid
SEEKING TALENT FOR SPEC COMMERCIAL PROJECTS- NU – RICHMOND VA – March Greetings everyone! We are working with VCU Brand Center on some Spec Commercials for Masterclass and VRBO. This is an award winning team and some of their accolades include: Spotify spot we recently did received a Communication Arts Award, and our U-Haul spot received an Applied… Read more »
02.20.26
Lori Russell
Williamsburg – Virginia Black Film Festival – Free Panel Tickets Available – Feb 19-22 – Paid/Free
**Free Virginia Black Film Festival panel tickets available!** The 3rd annual VA Black Film Festival will take place February 19-22 in beautiful Williamsburg. The event will have screenings, premieres, seminars, and panels, including tomorrow’s ‘Filming in Virginia – Old Dominion: New Vision’ featuring the Virginia Film Office’s own Andy Edmunds. The talk will take place… Read more »
02.18.26
Margaret Finucane
Richmond – Casting Call for Student Project – March 20th-22nd – Unpaid
“Forgetting, and Other Deadly Weapons” is a student-produced narrative short film advocating for gun control through the lens of childhood innocence in literature. Logline: A young woman’s devastating discovery in a small-town school library leads her to explore literature and writing as an outlet for grief. Roles: Ana (female, early-mid 20s, any race): passionate writer,… Read more »
02.18.26
VFO Intern
Charlottesville – Light House Studio Odds & Ends Film Festival – February 20-21 – Tickets
Light House Studio Presents: The 4th Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected]. lighthousestudio.org/oddsandends Charlottesville, VA, February 13, 2026 – Light House Studio is excited to announce that the Fourth Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival will be held February 20-21 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »
02.17.26
VFO Intern
Charlottesville – EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS – FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026 – Registration Fee
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH WORKSHOPS!! EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026! CHARLOTTESVILLE VA! Choose from FEBRUARY 28 OR MARCH 21 –Basic (Beginning) Equestrian – 9 am (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 11 am –Advanced Equestrian – 12 noon (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 2 pm EXCITING NEWS! We… Read more »
02.17.26
Lori Russell
Lynchburg – Casting call for independent feature – Spring 2026 – Paid
The Thin Place is a spiritually charged allegorical drama about a place where heaven feels close, and God’s presence becomes unmistakable. The award-winning screenplay will be produced in Lynchburg, Virginia, Spring 2026. It has won more than 10 international screenwriting awards at festivals. For further information, visit: www.thethinplacemovie.com We are looking to cast ten paid… Read more »
02.12.26
Lori Russell
Occoquan – Casting call for photoshoot – 2/28/26 – Paid
Calling all black male and female models 55+ years old! You are needed for a photoshoot and documentary. PHOTOGRAPHIE has an immediate need for and is actively seeking black mature models of any body types for artistic photoshoot on black sexuality and inclusion in corresponding documentary to round out our collection. WE HAVE HAD A… Read more »
02.10.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student film – March 2026 – Unpaid
VCU Student Film Logline: Two siblings, with very different coping mechanisms, face a tragic event involving their parents. Roles: Winona – Late teens to early 20s, Native American/Latinx. Aloof and stone-faced, does what she can to not let any emotions get to her. Shiloh – 20s, Native American/Latinx. Winona’s older brother. Very caring over Winona,… Read more »
02.04.26
Lori Russell
