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Richmond – 48 Hour Horror Film Project – Various upcoming events – Fee

The Inaugural Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project currently checks in with 17 teams, and they come not only from the Greater Richmond area, but two also represent Charlottesville, one from Roanoke, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg and Woodbridge. It’s not too late to register, and we only have 11 slots left. Cost is $175 with a $25… Read more »

Richmond – Feature Film Harriet seeking stand-ins – Oct-Dec – Paid

Casting photo doubles and stand-ins for an  African American Female, ages 18-34, 5’0-5’3, approx. 120-130lbs with muscular and toned arms. Willing to work as a local hire in Richmond, VA with open availability from now to December. Stand-in Experience preferred but not mandatory. Will consider both SAG and Non-Union. Must be physically fit, as a… Read more »

Crozier – Seeking actors for reenactment – Oct 2 – Paid

The Christian Broadcasting Network is casting a role for an upcoming project. It is a narrative story focused on a man who grew up in the gang culture and his aunt who shared her faith with him while he was incarcerated. Details are specified below. Snacks and water will be provided.   ROLE:   a 30-35… Read more »

Richmond – Voice-over for training modules – TBD – Paid

Fraga Studios is seeking experienced male and female voice-over artists for recording a series of training modules for government agencies and educational institutions. These projects vary from medium- to large-scale, and may require one to three days of recording studio work, depending on assignment.   We are looking for talent from the Central Virginia region,… Read more »

Statewide- Call for Entries: RIFF Final Submission Deadline – Sept 30 – Fee

CALL FOR ENTRIES: FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE – SEP 30 @ 11:59PM EST If you would like to be considered for the 2018-2019 RIFF, the Final Deadlineto submit projects is 9/30. Works in progress are accepted as long as the final cut is submitted prior to Dec 15 and your entry form has been submitted prior to… Read more »

Eastern VA – Seeking participants for progressive political ad – Paid

The production company Between Friends — who recently produced a video ad for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress — is seeking young people (aged approx. 16 – 29) to appear in a series of progressive political ads.   We’re looking for actors for scripted roles as well as people with real convictions about progressive issues to feature in… Read more »

Richmond – Casting twins for feature Harriet – Oct-Dec – Paid

On behalf of Carol Grant Casting for the Feature Film ‘Harriet’ we are looking for two African American twins/multiples babies in the Richmond Area.   Our highest priority is finding African American twins/multiples from 6momths-12months. If you have access to any families that are interested, please email:   Harriet.tubman.casting@gmail.com Subject Line: Twins   Immediately. This is… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Screenwriters Panel – Oct 2 – Free/$5

Eric Carlson, Director of the Virginia Screenwriters Forum, will be headlining a Screenwriters Panel on October 2nd at Regent University Communications Bldg, Screening Room A. He will be joined by Russ Fulmore, writer and producer of “Precinct 757”. VPA Members are free, non-members $5   Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct 2 Check-in/Meet-N-Greet starts at 6:30pm.… Read more »

Norfolk – Cinema/TV Post-production Full-time Professor position at ODU – PAID

Cinema & TV Post-Production Assistant/Associate Professor The Department of Communication & Theatre Arts at ODU is seeking a full-time professor (Tenure track, Assistant or Associate level) with substantial Cinema/TV post-production experience to help lead an expanding program in Cinema and Television production in a top-50 media market. ODU’s Film Program places an emphasis on students… Read more »

RICHMOND – Cinematography Panel – September 25th 6:30pm WVCE- $5/Free

The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance’s Cinematography panel features of wealth of expertise from James Drake, Stephen Lyons, Mark Mervis and James Contner! Tuesday, Sept 25th. 6:30 PM – Networking 7:00 PM – Meeting Start WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235 VPA members – FREE Non-member guests – $5 (Cash/check at the… Read more »

VIRGINIA BEACH/ NORFOLK/ CHESAPEAKE – Freelance videographer needed- October-November 2018 – PAID

Looking for a freelance video person who can shoot, edit & export short videos for web applications. This is a paid gig, located in the Va-Beach / Norfolk market. This project will total 2 – 3 short videos, each video will be 30 – 40 seconds in length. Based on prior experience with these projects,… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD – Costume Designer – Sept. 29-30 – PAID

ISO experienced Costumer Designer for short film shooting for two days in Springfield, VA on Sat. Sept. 29 – Sun. Sept. 30. PAID. Please send resumes to: info@redzepproductions.com Synopsis: Charles Jones is a participant an experiment to see if people living on the autism spectrum can use their special gifts to offer alternative solutions to… Read more »

Governor Northam Announces Production of Feature Film “Harriet” in Virginia

RICHMOND—Governor Northam announced today that the Focus Features production, Harriet, will film in Central Virginia this fall. It will be the first feature-length film to tell the story of heroic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman. Harriet is set to star Tony Award®-winner Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) and Tony Award®-winner and Grammy Award®-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton). Gregory Allen Howard… Read more »

DMV Area- DP, Sound Recordist, Grip/Electric Needed – October 21-22 – PAID

Shoot dates: October 21st and 22nd Location: TBD but will be in DC/VA/MD Rates: All crew department heads are at a rate of $150/day. The crew positions needed for this short film are: DP sound recordist grip/electric All resumes can be sent to notthatnicemove@gmail.com To learn more about the project, applicants can visit: Notthatnice.strikingly.com

Richmond – To Kill a Mockingbird Live – Sept 21-23 – Tickets

VPA Members can receive $8 off tickets to see a live stage production of To Kill A Mockingbird starring Academy Award Nominee, Mary Badham. Ms. Badham played the role of Scout in the 1962 movie alongside Gregory Peck. She will be playing the role of Jean Louise Finch, who has come back to her hometown… Read more »

Northern Neck – Casting Short Thriller Film “Shut Eyes” – PAID

Casting a Short Film set in the Chesapeake Bay area shooting in and around Heathsville and Reedville, VA. A thriller about a woman kicking an addiction on her own terms when unexpected preternatural occurrences begin to make things more complicated than she could have imagined.

Fairfax -Freelance Illustrator For Hire-Paid

They are looking for a freelance artist who can make 6 sketches in colored pen, colored pencil, paint, or watercolor for an educational video .  This project will require  you to rework some concepts for presidential monuments that were conceived in the 1920s and 1950s. They have original architectural designs for reference, but are looking to… Read more »

RICHMOND – On Camera Monologue Intensive – Sept. 15th – $120

‘Mastering the Minute Monologue for Film’ Current VPA Members Receive 20% Discount! **Be sure to click on the VPA button on registration page to get discount** With Special Guest Scott Wichmann: Award-winning actor Scott Wichmann (Loving, Lincoln, Legends & Lies, Turn) will be joining Eva DeVirgilis’ on-camera class to explore making the transition from the… Read more »

Richmond – Afrikana Film Festival – POSTPONED

3rd Annual Afrikana Independent Film Festival Thursday, Sept 13 – Sunday, Sept 16 Featuring: Boots Riley, writer/director of SORRY TO BOTHER YOU at The ICA, Richmond’s own, Praheme and BK Fulton with RVA premieres, Opening night reception featuring Calvin Presents at The Valentine BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.afrikanafilmfestival.org/buy-tickets   Afrikana Independent Film Festival’s 3rd annual multi-day festival… Read more »

Central VA – Casting Call for George Washington’s Army Film – April-May 2019 – Paid

Casting Call: George Washington’s Army and Me Feature Film http://GWArmyAndMe.com Non-Union, Independent FIlm No Agents, Managers or 3rd Parties please. Must have film experience with at least one major speaking role. Prefer historical / period piece. Character: Miss Jenny Gender: Female Age: 16-20 Height / Weight: 5’7 – 5’10 – weight proportionate Ethnicity: Caucasian Accent:… Read more »

Richmond – Seeking Casting Assistant for “Harriet” – Sept 15-Dec – Paid

Carol Grant Casting is seeking a Casting Assistant for the feature film, “Harriet”. Must be a Richmond local, with own transportation and available Sept. 15th thru early December. Actually start date tbd. Interested parties should email resumes to: castproject@yahoo.com