CALL FOR RFN INDIE FEST FILM SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline: June 9, 2025 Event Date: August 9, 2025 Event Location: The Park RVA, Richmond VA The submission deadline for the summer Richmond Film Network (RFN) Indie Fest approaches! This quarterly event highlights bold independent cinema and encourages diverse storytellers, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and the Virginia/DMV community. For more information and to submit, click HERE.
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Richmond – Richmond Film Network Screenwriting Competition Submissions – June 1 – $45
CALLING ALL SCREENWRITERS REGULAR DEADLINE JUNE 1 The Richmond FIlm Network Screenwriting Showdown offers writers the opportunity to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re an established storyteller or an emerging voice, this is your chance to stand out. https://richmondfilmnetwork.org/screenwriting-showdown Fees and Deadlines Early Bird – $35, deadline May 1, 2025 Regular – $45, deadline June 1, 2025 Late – $55, deadline June 15, 2025… Read more »
DC – Sketch Comedy Writing Online Class – $70-$100 – June and July
Intro to Sketch Comedy (Online) Four classes on Wednesdays, meeting online. Learn the basics of sketch comedy and get constructive feedback on your writing. https://dcimprov-com.seatengine.com/shows/309081 When: Wednesdays, July 9 – July 30, meeting online at 8 p.m. each week. Each session lasts 60-90 minutes. Price: $100 Prerequisite: None About the Class: A beginner’s guide to sketch… Read more »
Stafford – Casting Adults 35-45 for Short Training Film – June 25-26 – Paid
Rocket Media Group is casting for Background Talent for a non-union short training film. We are looking for adults aged 35-45 of all ethnicities. Shooting will take place outside on June 25 and 26, in Stafford, VA. There is a rain date of June 27. The scenario will be an adult softball game. We are looking for players and spectators.… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Casting for Navy Internal Training Video – June 23-July 2 – Paid
Good afternoon! We are casting actors for a series of Internal Training videos for the Navy. This will shoot between June 23 and July 2, 2025 and talent may be cast for multiple days. When submitting please make sure to specify any dates currently unavailable during that time. This will film on base and a… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for Short Student Film – 6/10-6/12 – Paid
CROSS MY HEART ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema are seeking 4 actors for Non-Union Short Student Film shooting June 10-12, 2025, $150-200/day VCUarts Cinema Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producer: Kevin Gallagher Producer: Kamryn Shuler Director: Joy Sharpe Screen Writers: Brook-Lynn McGar and Madi Aragon Casting Director: Anne… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for Indie Horror Feature – 6/28-7/26 – Paid
Richmond – Casting for Indie Horror Feature – 6/28-7/26 – Paid Casting three supporting roles in Indie Horror Feature in Richmond, with project shoot dates 06/28/25 – 07/26/25 Looking for female child actor between the ages of (5-8). Supporting, paid. Ethnicity: Caucasian, Hair: Blonde or Brunette. Looking for female actor between the ages… Read more »
Hampton Roads – Seeking Photo Doubles/Stand Ins for TPK Project – May 31 – Paid
Seeking Photo Doubles/Stand Ins for TPK project – Hampton Roads VA – May 31st – NU Hello everyone! We are seeking some photo doubles/stand ins for the TPK project. Here is what we know/need at this time: Location – Hampton Roads VA Date -May 31, 2025 (there is the possibility of more dates being… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student Project – June 3rd-5th – Paid
IN THE WAY ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema are seeking 4 actors for Non-Union Short Student Film shooting June 3-5, 2025, $150-$300/day VCUarts Cinema Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producer: John Reaves Producer: Jessika Meyer-Baum Director: Heath Russell Screen Writers: Aaron Garner, Caroline Ryan Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Casting Call/Meet & Greet for VA-Beach Film Project 6/9-7/2- Paid
UPDATE! OPEN CASTING CALL/MEET & GREET! Tuesday, May 20th from 1 pm to 7 pm in VA Beach, VA. TPK OPEN CASTING CALL! Free and open to everyone interested! This is a great chance to meet with our casting team and submit your information! We are gearing up for background/extras for an upcoming film project (see… Read more »
ROANOKE – Actors OPEN CALL – SAG Feature Film – Mid July – Mid August – PAID
YOYOs Film OPEN CALL SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Feature Shooting Mid July – Mid August SEEKING actors age 9-13 years old of 7 LEAD ENSEMBLE ROLES no experience necessary, looking forward to meeting YOU! Sunday, June 1st, 2025 1:30-4:30 PM Mill Mountain Theatre Trinkle Main Stage, 1 Market Square, SE Roanoke, VA 24011-1437 Producers:… Read more »
HAMPTON ROADS, VA – TALENT: Seeking Photo Doubles/Stand Ins for TPK project – May 31 – PAID
Seeking photo doubles/stand-ins for the TPK project. Here is what we know/need at this time: Location – Hampton Roads VA Date – May 31, 2025 (there is the possibility of more dates being added) Rates: Photo Double/Stand-In: $120/8 Talent needed: Girl, between ages 8 – 10, Caucasian, Shoulder length brown/dark hair. Height approx. 4’5… Read more »
RICHMOND – Workshop: How to 48 – May 29 – FREE
Join us for How to 48, a workshop featuring Monster Tooth Productions, the 2024 Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project winning team behind the film “Consumed.” Director Samuel Van Fossen, Gaffer Josh Wright, and Director of Photography Matt Owen will share insider tips and tricks on how to successfully create a captivating short film in… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Background Casting for VA-Beach Project 6/9-7/2 – Paid
Casting for TPK NU Film project – VA Beach & Hampton Roads – June/July 2025 Greetings everyone! We are casting for background / extras (nonunion) for the upcoming TPK film project! Here is what we know/need: PRODUCTION DETAILS Production Title: TPK Tentative Production Dates: June 9 – July 2 Primary Filming Locations: Hampton Roads /… Read more »
Charlottesville – Casting call for commercial – June 3rd – Paid
Casting for 30-second tech industry commercial – Week of June 3rd / 1-day shoot (PAID) ROLE: Looking for corporate type (age range 35-55) with the ability to supply wardrobe options. Speaking part (two lines). Shoot will require walking and possibly some stairs. USAGE: BUY OUT in perpetuity. For streaming use. DETAILS: Location of shoot will… Read more »
Fredericksburg – Nova Motion Picture Co-op screening – May 18th – Free
Hey folks, Just want to remind everyone that we have another screening event coming up this weekend! As usual for the 2nd to last Sunday of the month, we’ll be screening a film at the Allstate Community Theater on Caroline St. in Fredericksburg at 7PM, May 18th. The film will be “The Maltese Falcon”. We… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Indie project – June 1st – Paid
CASTING CALL – PAID ROLE – RATE INCREASE Project: The 8 God: For the Love of Hip-Hop Location: Richmond, VA Shoot Date: June 21, 2025 Role: DJ Lean (Supporting Role) Compensation: $300 (Deferred Payment) About the Role: DJ Lean is a streetwise, charismatic DJ known in the underground hip-hop scene. Outwardly confident and rugged, he… Read more »
Statewide – Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Summer 2025 – Deadline June 30th – Application
Support Your Filmmakers with This Unique Grant Opportunity From the Heart Productions, a top-rated 501(c)3 nonprofit, is proud to announce that submissions are now open for the Roy W. Dean Grant for Summer 2025! We invite you to share this opportunity with your local filmmakers and film students who are seeking funding, mentorship, and industry… Read more »
Hampton – Virginia Black Film Festival – June 19th-22nd – Tickets
Tickets are now on sale for the Virginia Black Film Festival! TICKETS: We are officially open for business! TICKETS PAGE OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: These are the films in competition. FILMS PAGE TRAILERS: We have added an audience – driven competition for film trailers. TRAILERS PAGE And more! June 19-22, 2025, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
Richmond – Casting call for student project – June 20th-22nd – Unpaid
Casting call for student project. GENNA, a socially isolated high school senior, becomes consumed by maladaptive daydreams in which she is romantically involved with ELI, her best friend OLIVIA’s boyfriend. What begins as harmless fantasies soon takes a darker turn as her dreams and jealousy intensify. Genna slowly starts to blur these realities and becomes… Read more »
Roanoke – Casting call for commercial – June 3rd-7th – Paid
Looking for a Family of 3-4 for Virginia, streaming, and local spot buy. Commercial. Non speaking. Usage is Buy Out in perpetuity. Contact us for rates. If interested, please email Chris Williams at [email protected] Website: https://www.madboxmade.com/ ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested… Read more »
Richmond – 48 Hour Film Project Registration is Open – July 11th-13th – Fee
Richmond Filmmakers — It’s Go Time! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project! Rally your team and mark your calendars for July 11–13 — one wild weekend to write, shoot, and edit a short film from scratch. Make your movie. See it on the big screen. Join fellow creatives for… Read more »
Richmond – Manhammer premiere at Byrd Theatre – May 17th – Tickets
RICHMOND – Manhammer: Rebirth of the Darkhorse Makes Its Raucous Premiere at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA MANHAMMER: Rebirth of the Darkhorse, a chaotic and unapologetic indie comedy about a washed-up rockstar chasing fame and making all the wrong choices, will have its premiere at The Byrd Theatre on Saturday, May 17th at 2:00… Read more »