Casting Call for COLD. Inspired by the poem Annabel Lee, this short film explores the complexities of declining mental health and how love is not always enough to sustain one’s will to live. With depression one can be haunted by the mere premise of their own looming death. This short ends with the message to… Read more »
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Williamsburg – Screening of AMERICAN REVOLUTION – March 25th – FREE
You are invited to join participants attending A Common Cause to All for a FREE public preview of filmmaker Ken Burns’ newest and highly anticipated documentary The American Revolution, premiering on PBS on November 16. Join Ken Burns and his co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt on March 25 at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg’s… Read more »
02.25.25
VFO Intern
Richmond – Richmond International Film Festival Submission Deadline Closing – March 10th – $15 off Submission Fee
The submission deadline for the Richmond International Film Festival is fastly approaching! For a limited time, save $15 on your submission to the Richmond International Film Festival. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to showcase your work at one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the U.S.! $15 off via RIFF’s Film Freeway site using code: riffdiscount25 $15… Read more »
02.25.25
VFO Intern
Richmond – Self-Tape Audition Class with Final Act Drama – Feb 27 – Fee
Self-Tape Audition class with Final Act Drama 🎬 Hey, actors! Ready to turn your next self-tape into a booking magnet? Join us at the next Actor Insiders Group meeting online over Zoom, where we’ll dive deep into the art of creating professional-grade self-tape auditions! From lighting and sound to camera angles and performance tips, we’ve… Read more »
02.24.25
Margaret Finucane
Alexandria – Extras needed for music video – February 25th – Paid
Casting Call: Extras Needed for Music Video! We’re looking for extras to be part of an upcoming music video this Tuesday, February 25th from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM in Alexandria, VA! What You’ll Do: Sit in movie theater seats and pretend you’re watching a film. That’s it—just relax and enjoy the scene! Compensation: $40… Read more »
02.24.25
Lori Russell
Williamsburg & Norfolk – Camera operator needed – March 2025 – Paid
Looking for a camera operator with basic camera knowledge and skills. Camera is a Canon 70D. We are filming at the Williamsburg Regional Library on March 8th from 10:00am – 5:00pm, and at Dales Train Depot in Norfolk on March 16th from 10:00am – 12:30 pm. Camera operator will film actors against a green screen,… Read more »
02.20.25
Lori Russell
Fredericksburg – Nova Motion picture co-op event – February 23rd – Free
Hello all! We’ve re-organized our mailing list to invite more people to come to the Co-Op’s February Screening event on Sunday, February 23rd at 7:30 PM. We’re going to hang out, talk about movies, and watch one of the quirkier entries to the “date night” film oeuvre: “Joe vs. the Volcano” starring Tom Hanks and Meg… Read more »
02.18.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student film – 03/15/2025-04/01/2025 – PAID
We Are Not Fish is a student film directed and produced by VCUarts film students. The story follows Olivia as she navigates bouts of existentialism and explores the intersection of religion and nature through poetry. We are casting for: OLIVIA- age 24-28- Female HARRISON- age 24-28- Male Compensation will be $120 per day, roughly 3… Read more »
02.18.25
VFO Intern
HAMPTON ROADS – CASTING CALL FOR COMMERCIAL – APRIL 7TH – PAID
We are casting talent for a lottery commercial. This shoot will be an overnight shoot. Talent needs: Wife: Age 30-45, any ethnicity. Client would prefer to hire a bilingual English/Spanish talent however they are also open to casting 2 sets of talent, one English and one Spanish. This is a speaking role. This role will… Read more »
02.18.25
VFO Intern
Richmond – Women in Film & Video Happy Hour date change – March 20th – Free
VA Women Filmmakers: Well, once again we have to move our WIFV/RVA Happy Hour, due to the 6” of snow coming this way on Wed & Thu. We’re skipping Feb all together and moving right to March and the first day of spring – Thu March 20th is the next one! We’ll be in touch… Read more »
02.14.25
Lori Russell
Fairfax – DC Camera demo/workshop – February 19th – Register
DC.Camera’s first demo/workshop of the year is official and on the books! Next Wednesday, February 19th from 5-7PM, we will be hosting our friends from Serious Grip and Electric to demonstrate/show-off one of their Fisher Dollies from their fleet! We know many of our jobs require these types of dollies on set so we figured… Read more »
02.14.25
Lori Russell
Charlottesville – Indie Short film festival – Submission deadline February 16th – Tickets
The Indie short Film Festival in Charlottesville is still looking for submissions! If you would like to submit a film or screenplay, information about the deadline and how to submit are below: Submission Deadline for Films and Screenplays: The extended deadline is February 16 To submit a film or screenplay, click this link to their… Read more »
02.11.25
VFO Intern
Richmond – Casting Call – Seeking Actors for VCUarts Cinema Directing in Motion Workshop – 2/26, 3/5, 3/19 – UNPAID
VCUarts Cinema is seeking local Richmond actors to participate in a Directing Workshop led by Professor Nile Price as part of his Directing in Motion course. The next workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 between 3-6pm. (Each scene is scheduled within a 30-minute time slot to accommodate actors’ schedule) The goal of this… Read more »
02.11.25
VFO Intern
Virginia-Filmed Pharrell Williams’ Biopic “Golden” (formerly “Atlantis”) Canceled During Post-Production
Universal Pictures has shared that the Pharrell Williams’ biopic “Golden” (formerly “Atlantis”), filmed in Virginia in 2024, has been canceled during post-production. Statement from Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office: “We are extremely disappointed that the movie will not make it to a global audience. This is no reflection on the hundreds of… Read more »
02.08.25
Margaret Finucane
Richmond – RFN Indie Fest – February 8th – Tickets
Richmond Film Network RFN Indie Fest This Saturday – Get Your Tickets Now and Save $! Join us Saturday at The Park RVA! Don’t miss a full day of incredible indie films, filmmaker Q&As, exhibitors, and networking with the independent film community from Virginia and beyond! – REEL JUSTICE: the Documentary Films of Loki Mulholland,… Read more »
02.07.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student project – February 2025 – Unpaid
Hello! My name is Charles Valdez and I am a senior Photo + Film student at VCUarts casting for my thesis project, Her Love, Goldfish. BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Her Love, Goldfish explores the themes of grief and recovery through the story of Nomi and Elliot, a couple whose relationship has faced ups and downs, but… Read more »
02.07.25
Lori Russell
CHARLOTTESVILLE – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT PROJECT – 02/28/2025 – 04/06/2025 – NON-PAID
Kiss Me But is a comedic tale about Rom’s first encounter with his girlfriend Bo’s quirky family, where he navigates a series of trials they put him through, gains a deeper understanding of his relationship with Bo, and ultimately earns their approval to share a kiss with her. (The full shooting should only take around… Read more »
02.04.25
VFO Intern
