Mark your calendars! The 2026 Washington West Film Festival is officially set for October 8–12, 2026! This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new way to fest with us: Festival Passes! Designed to make your festival experience smoother, easier, and even more exciting, we are rolling out two tiers to fit your festival goals: General… Read more »

Richmond District is excited to announce our next event that you do not want to miss. Grab your spot and invite a guest to join us for a fantastic panel event! Virginia Production Alliance Presents: How We Shot It When: September 29th – 6:00 – 8:00 PM Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main… Read more »

The 8 God: For the Love of Hip-Hop, a Richmond-made independent feature film written and directed by Jameil Player, will premiere at the historic Byrd Theatre on Saturday, November 7, 2026.  The romance and hip-hop drama follows Islam Rap God, an independent Richmond artist navigating music, ambition, friendship, love and betrayal while trying to remain… Read more »

Genderbending casting call! Seeking women, non-binary, and genderqueer actors to play the roles written as men. Lead roles are paid $150/3 days. Submit at tinyurl.com/SIO-cast. Supporting roles available. Must be local to Richmond, VA or able to self-report on October 23, 24, and 25, 2026. Logline: An insecure pledge brother forms an unlikely bond while… Read more »

WE SHOOT IN ONE MONTH! The Richmond 48 Hour Film Horror Film Project is back October 9–11, and Early Registration ends September 18! Beat the price increase and register today! If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to make something, meet other filmmakers, challenge yourself creatively, or get your work onto the big screen, this is… Read more »

Registration is now open for our fall Digital Arts Lab courses! Classes: Foundations of Video Production (Grades 7 – 12) – Taught by John Reinhold Advanced Video Production (Grades 9 -12) – Taught by Todd Raviotta Located in the Genworth BrightLights Education Center, the Digital Arts Lab consists of an editing room and studio space.… Read more »

IMMEDIATE BACKGROUND CASTING – PAID SHOOT LOCATION:  Richmond, Virginia/local university   ROLES: Patients in a social work environment.   SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24   MUST INDICATE YOUR AVAILABILITY   BACKGROUND/NON-FEATURED/B-ROLLS Non-Speaking All Diversities Male/Female Adults age 18 – 70   COMPENSATION: Non-Union $175pp/3 hours for one of the dates indicated.… Read more »

Seeking crew members for Episodes 1–3 of the scripted series SisterGirls, filming in Newport News, Virginia, October 15–20, 2026. POSITIONS NEEDED: Boom Operator / Production Sound Preference given to applicants who own and can provide their own professional sound equipment. Assistant Camera Must be familiar with or comfortable working with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera… Read more »

START YOUR ACTING CAREER — LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP Have you always wanted to pursue acting but aren’t sure where to begin? Final Act Drama presents Start Your Acting Career, a live, interactive online workshop designed for beginner and early-career actors who want a practical roadmap for getting started in film, television and commercial acting. Tuesday,… Read more »

ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting seeking 1 Child Actor for Non-Union Short Film/Teaser shooting September, $300/DAY THE NUDGERS Non-Union Short Film/Teaser Executive Producers: Jeremy Fischer & Ruben Rios Director: Ruben Rios Screenwriter: Jeremy Fischer Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman Casting Associate: Carly Hough 1st round via Self tape Virtual CB: Likely first week of September… Read more »