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Richmond – Good lord Bird open casting call – june 29th – paid

NEW LIMITED SERIES FOR SHOWTIME – Seeking background actors in Virginia-   Carol Grant Casting is seeking local submissions for paid background work on “The Good Lord Bird”.  The series is based on the award-winning novel by James Mcbride and stars Ethan Hawke as John Brown.  The action is set around abolitionist John Brown’s raid… Read more »

Richmond – Shadows of History Casting – July 15-19 – Paid

SHADOWS OF HISTORY – JULY CASTING! Here are the talent needs for the next 2 episodes for Shadows of History – anticipated to film July 15 – 19 timeframe in Richmond, VA: Episode: Mummy Dearest –Maria Elena – 20-30 YO Hispanic female, slender, dark hair. $200 per day –Carl – Caucasian or Hispanic boy 11-12… Read more »

Richmond – Open casting call for “The Good Lord Bird” – June 29 – Paid

NEW LIMITED SERIES FOR SHOWTIME – Seeking background actors in Virginia- Carol Grant Casting is seeking local submissions for paid background work on “The Good Lord Bird”. The series is based on the award-winning novel by James Mcbride and stars Ethan Hawke as John Brown. The action is set around abolitionist John Brown’s raid on… Read more »

Richmond – Extras Casting for Walking Dead – July-Nov – Paid

KENDALL COOPER CASTING: NEW “WALKING DEAD” SERIES – Seeking Background Actors – VIRGINIA Kendall Cooper Casting is now accepting extra submissions for AMC’s new WALKING DEAD series. Filming will be in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas July-November. Production is seeking people of all ethnicities, ages, genders, and types to play various characters throughout the series.… Read more »

Richmond – Richmond 48hr film festival registration – july 2nd – july 12th – fee

It’s not too late to be part of the hottest indie filmmaking event of the summer, and the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is partnering with the Virginia Production Alliance to offer a $10 discount off the current registration rate! That’s right! All VPA members are eligible to receive this price break!   The 48HFP,… Read more »

Alexandria – MEGA TECH DMV GEAR SALE/EXCHANGE – June 29 – Ticketed

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE IS PARTNERING WITH TIVA FOR: THE MEGA TECH DMV GEAR SALE/EXCHANGE (YARD SALE)!! Enjoy special VPA member pricing (see below) Sell your audio, video, photography, lighting, post production (etc) gear Buy new (to you) gear Eat delicious grilled food and drink cold beverages (included with admission) Have fun with your fellow industry… Read more »

Richmond – Casting for Geico Commercial – June 28 -Paid

Geico Commercial   Background actors needed for a Geico commercial this Friday 6/28/19 in Richmond, VA. You must be available all day in order to be considered.   They will cast off of pictures so please send recent snapshots, bodyshots and contact information to: june2819commercial@rvacasting.com   Pay is SAG-AFTRA scale or $200 flat for Non-Union.… Read more »

RICHMOND – EXTRAS AND STAND-IN CASTING FOR CABLE MINI-SERIES THE GOOD LORD BIRD – PAID

Carol Grant Casting  is seeking extras and stand-ins for a Showtime limited series called “The Good Lord Bird” in Richmond VA. To Register, please see details at this link: http://www.carolgrantcasting.com/ OPEN CALLS! Yes, we will have Open Casting Calls.  Your registering online, prior to the Open Calls will make your attending the event easier! Once we… Read more »

Richmond – Short film seeking unit photographer – June 30-July 3 – Paid

Seeking Unit Photographer: A short film shooting throughout Richmond and Petersburg is looking to hire a unit photographer from 6/30 – 7/3. Local hire only. Lodging available, if necessary. Pay dependent on experience.   Contact: Brittney Curry, b.quinn@abroadviewprod.com  

Virginia Beach – Casting call for student pilot episode – June 29-30 – unpaid

Seeking actors for a pilot episode dramatic comedy “Life’s A Tripp,” about a young man living in an altered reality due to his lack of self-awareness, bias & preconceived notions of other people. **CASTING CALL!** Non Union/ Non Paid Dates: June 29th & 30th Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm Location: Regent University, Communication building Cast Needed… Read more »

DC – RedStar Pictures hiring – ASAP – PAID

RedStar Pictures/The Washington Source for Lighting is seeking a hard worker for a warehouse shop job. They are looking to add another employee at the Washington Source ASAP. Located outside of Washington D.C. at 5050 Lawrence Pl. | Hyattsville, MD 20781. If you are interested contact them at: office@redstarpictures.com

northern va – seeking crew for short film – August – paid

Company: C&H Productions LLC Description: Short Film, Narrative Title: “Blue” Logline: Haunted by his memories and a rust-belt home town, Blue just wants to go fishing with his son, who seems to keep disappearing. Dates: Production dates anticipated about August 2019. Location: Filming in the Washington Mid-Atlantic Region and/or Pennsylvania. Union: SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Short Project… Read more »

richmond – vpa richmond copyright forum – june 25 – $5/free

Just ONE week from today, VPA Richmond presents…. Creatives must learn to protect their rights in film, music, and screenwriting! Chris Cotropia is a Professor of Law at the University of Richmond Professor and Director of the Law School’s Intellectual Property Institute. He writes in the areas of copyright law and intellectual property law. He was recently… Read more »

Petersburg – Casting Background Talents – June 30-July 3 – Paid

Extras Casting is seeking African-American and Caucasian background talent ages 10-65 (extras) to work one or multiple days on AUGUSTUS between June 30th 2019 and July 3rd 2019 in Petersburg, VA. Pay is $85/day. AUGUSTUS is a genre bending short film period piece loosely based on Frederick “Augustus” Douglass’ life prior to becoming the great… Read more »

Central Virginia – Open Background Casting Call for Basketball Pilot – Paid – June 22

Marinella Hume Casting is seeking paid background talent for a youth basketball project Open Casting Call for background roles. Date: Saturday June 22, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: 4300 Carolina Avenue | Richmond VA 23222 Seeking: All ethnicities Roles as students teachers, coaches, referees, neighbors, African-American families for roles as game spectators and neighbors… Read more »

Richmond – Arvold casting for Geico Commercial – June 28 – paid

arvold.casting is seeking actors local to Richmond, VA for GEICO spots. All those with a sense of humor are encouraged to submit! Please follow the instructions below to be considered. Note: These spots have an extremely quick turnaround. For best consideration, please submit ASAP. Please see our casting notice for further details and submission instructions:… Read more »

Richmond – 48HFP Casting Call – June 25 – Pay TBD

Are you a team leader needing access to talent to cast your film? Are you talent looking to be in a 48 Hour Film? Then come to the only 48HFP Audition taking place Tuesday, June 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mobelux, 1635 W. Broad Street. There’s plenty of parking across the street at Lowe’s. Team… Read more »

Richmond – 48HFP Happy Hour Networking Mixer 2 – June 19 – Free

Wednesday, June 19 is Happy Hour Networking Mixer #2 If you missed last week’s Mixer, you have another chance to come socialize with us, join a team or find crew and talent for your team. Actor? DP? Writer? Editor? Sound? Lighting? Everyone’s invited! Here are the details: Location: Baja Bean, 1520 W. Main St. Date:… Read more »

DC – Film Night at the Mary Pickford Theater – June 20 – free

Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:00 p. m. Every month, films from the Library’s collection are shown at the Mary Pickford Theater in the James Madison building, ranging from titles newly preserved by the National Audio Visual Conservation Center film lab, classics from the National Film Registry, and lesser known titles worthy of discovery. THE… Read more »

Ashland – Seeking female Talent for insurance commercial – July 17-19 – paid

Seeking Female Talent for lead in upcoming Insurance Commercial!   What: State-wide Insurance Company Who: Female, late 30s-40s, Caucasian.  Must be able to portray the busy working mom/insurance agent.  Cannot have previously appeared in a featured role in ANY Richmond-area commercials. When: JULY 17, 18, AND 19.  MUST be available all days. Where: Ashland, VA… Read more »

Richmond – Seeking light tech/gaffer – current – paid

We have a Arri-Clone M40 (4K-2.5K) light with transformer. It is a brand new unit and we cannot get it to strike. We need an experienced light tech/gaffer to come by our production site and give us a tutorial on the operation of this beast. Please let us know your hourly/minimum rate and availability. Contact:… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA – Mega TECH DMV GEAR SALE/EXCHANGE – JUNE 29 – FEE

Want to buy some gear, grill out AND save on your TIVA membership? Join us at this year’s eighth annual Mega Tech DMV Gear Sale/Exchange! This year, TIVA is partnering with the Virginia Production Alliance, Barbizon Lighting, the DMV Gear Exchange, and Hurlbut Academy to make sure this year’s event is a real show-stopper! As always, this is a great opportunity for folks… Read more »

Richmond, Virginia – Physical actors needed for short film – July 6th – July 9th – paid

  Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts are seeking 3 actors for a non-union 35mm short student film shooting in Richmond, VA   THIS IS FOR HORSES VCUarts Non-Union 35mm Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producer: Rob Tregenza, Nikita Moyers, P.J. Norton & Art Eng Director: Andrew Pickup Producer: Rob Davis Writer: Michael Spaziani Casting Director: Anne… Read more »