The Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op is casting a short film, “Custody” which will be shot in Virginia sometime in May. This will be a 2-day shoot paying $100-$150/day depending on the role and time commitment. The Co-Op is a non-profit arts collective based in Fredericksburg. Please send your headshot and resume to [email protected] with “Custody”… Read more »

CALLING ALL STUDENT FILMMAKERS! The Virginia Student Film Festival aims to establish a prestigious annual event celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication of student filmmakers across the nation. Taking place on April 6th, 2025, at the historic Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, the festival will provide a platform to showcase over 15 short films, each under… Read more »

The James River Film Festival is March 19-23, 2025, at venues throughout Richmond, Virginia. The celebrated festival, in its 31st year, is put on by The James River Film Society (JRFS), a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to the art of film and film as art. This year’s festival line-up includes notable projects and guests, including a… Read more »

Submission deadline approaching for the Open Road Film Festival. Regular Deadline March 30 and Late Deadline April 19. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Open Road Film Festival in collaboration with Valley Place Arts Collaborative is in its third year celebrating the art of the short (under 20 minutes) in general and local DMV filmmakers in particular with… Read more »

Grace Street Theater is hosting a FREE showing of the upcoming film, Phenomena of Emotions directed by Jacob Simmons on March 22nd, 2025! Phenomena of Emotions is a documentary that delves into the intricate relationship between emotions and visual storytelling in film. Emotions serve as a driving force in nearly every aspect of our lives,… Read more »

FRENCHY WATERS is seeking THREE actors local to central Virginia for a non-union short film. Filming is expected to take place May 30 through June 1, 2024, in Charlottesville, Virginia. TAKE MY HAND LOGLINE: Serial killer seeking a cure for loneliness develops a special relationship with the severed hand of one of his victims, only… Read more »

The submission deadline for the upcoming Richmond Film Network (RFN) Indie Fest approaches! This quarterly event highlights bold independent cinema and prioritizes diverse voices, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and the Virginia/DMV community. Submission Deadline: March 17, 2025 Event Date: May 17, 2025 Event Location: The Park RVA, Richmond VA  For more information and to submit, click HERE.

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Local to RVA actors for a VCU Brandcenter Spec Spot shooting in RVA on April 5th & 6th, 2025. U-Haul TV60 VCU Brandcenter Non-Union – for Portfolios only, will not be aired Production Company: FWNS Executive Producer: Micah Gendron Creative Director: Tom Scharpf Directors: Micah Gendron & Devin Whetstone… Read more »

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Local to RVA actors for a VCU Brandcenter Spec Spot shooting in RVA on April 5th & 6th, 2025. U-Haul TV60 VCU Brandcenter Non-Union – for Portfolios only, will not be aired Production Company: FWNS Executive Producer: Micah Gendron Creative Director: Tom Scharpf Directors: Micah Gendron & Devin Whetstone… Read more »

CASTING CALL: Dawghouse Productions & Bravo Zulu Enterprises is seeking trim talent to portray active-duty Sailors for a non-union, Navy Docudrama set in the 1970’s. This Proof of Concept will shoot in Norfolk on Sat. April 5 (Backup date, April 6). A couple of table reads/rehearsals sked prior to shoot. All roles are paid +… Read more »

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, March 19th, 2025 between 3-6pm. (Each scene is scheduled within a 30-minute time slot to accommodate actors’ schedule) The goal of this… Read more »

Casting and seeking crew for “The Red Room 2,” a story of good vs evil. This will be a feature film in the keys of action, comedy, and drama. Logline: Everyone comes to a crossroads in their life and a decision has to be made to either fight for what you know is right, or… Read more »

The James River Film Society (JRFS) is a volunteer run nonprofit dedicated to the art of film.  This year they are celebrating their 31st year of business and they invite you to their film festival held from March 19th to the 23rd. With special guests such as Paul Wagner, Emmy Award and Academy Award winning director/producer… Read more »

The Hampton Roads State of the Industry will be held on March 12th! A networking event for filmmakers and creatives alike where you can gain industry insight, new opportunities, and learn about the upcoming changes within Virginia filmmaking.  Guest speaker Michael Goi, acclaimed Director/Cinematographer. Free food and drinks provided. When 12 Mar 2025 6:00 PM… Read more »

Women in Film Virginia will be hosting a happy hour at the Best Café at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, March 20th, 2025.  The event is free with the exception of “buy your own drink.” For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Hosted by the Women in Film Virginia, Safe Sets: Dying to Work in the Film Industry, will be an insightful conversation with filmmaker Dr. Paul Heinzelmann, director of the documentary SAFE SETS: Dying to Work in the Film Industry and film producer Becky Morrison. They will delve into the critical health and safety challenges faced by… Read more »