Women in Film and Video present: Casting your film workshop! You’ve got the script, now you need the actors! In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to run a casting call; how to get your script in front of an actor; how to work with a casting director; what types of parts would someone want… Read more »

Alexandria Film Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Summer Film Series  All films are premieres We are excited to announce our summer film series in celebration of our 20th anniversary! Join us throughout the summer for three documentaries – all Virginia premieres – sure to inspire, challenge and educate audiences. From musical numbers to aerial adventures, we have something… Read more »

Hello All, Writers Helping Writers is a new initiative of Women in Film & Video led by WIFV Board Member, Lisa Scott.  It is a virtual table read of scripts written by WIFV members. We read: 1) 1—24 pages from a short script 2) The first Act or to the Inciting Incident from a feature… Read more »

Before there was a successful Indie short Film Festival, there was an Indie short Film Series. In 2019 the Series was founded featuring a monthly/every other month screening event showcasing a block of short films followed by a panel discussion with visiting filmmakers. Much of the lineup screened at major festivals, including the Sundance Film… Read more »

Richmond Film Network Cinema Collective presents COMMAND THE FRAME: AUDITIONING FOR FILM & TELEVISION with Jaclyn Vames, award-winning filmmaker Designed for actors looking to strengthen their film and television audition skills, this interactive workshop explores both the artistic and technical sides of performing for the camera. Participants will learn how framing, eyelines, camera angles, and… Read more »

Stafford County Government is seeking a creative and technically skilled Media Specialist to help tell the stories that inform, engage, and connect our community. This role combines video production, digital storytelling, and multimedia content development to showcase county services, initiatives, and events across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate is an innovative communicator who… Read more »

Hello! We are seeking a few featured extra roles for an upcoming commercial to be filmed in Virginia Beach. Please include your headshot, resume, and reel if available with all submissions.   Shooting is scheduled for one half-day on June 30th and one full day on July 1st. We are looking for a diverse group… Read more »

BEHIND THE BLOCKS Episode 1: TRADING PLACES NOW CASTING LOGAN (MALE LEAD SUPPORTING ROLE) White Male Age 28–45 Handsome Military/Veteran Look Preferred CHARACTER DESCRIPTION Logan is an Army veteran struggling with PTSD and the invisible wounds of war. He is experiencing a mental health crisis but is NOT violent. This role requires emotional depth, vulnerability,… Read more »

Hello we are in need of a Boom Operator in Newport News, and Hampton Va. Filming June 26, 27, and 28th for a very important project for an anthology series. The episode is titled TRADING PLACES. serious inquiries only. Please be professional, drama and chaos free. For more information on the productions, please contact. Thank… Read more »

Get your free ticket for a fun event filled with networking, snacks, and movies: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-filmmakers-movie-night-tickets-1988571387551?aff=vpa2 Event Details: • Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026. • Time: Doors open at 5:50 PM for networking; Program starts at 6:31 PM; Event ends at 8:30 PM • Location: Midlothian Branch Library: 100 Millworks Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23114 • Due… Read more »

NEW WORKSHOPS!  Intense action scene training with firearms – Multiple dates – Charlottesville VA Hi everyone!  EXCITING New Workshop offerings!  See details below! Basic Firearms – June 27 (See details below) (Prereq for Intense action scene training) Basic Equestrian – June 27 (See details below) (Prereq for Intense action scene training) Intense Action Scene Training… Read more »

SECOND RODEO PICTURES BACKGROUND EXTRAS CASTING CALL Second Rodeo Pictures is seeking background performers for an upcoming motion picture production filming in Ashland, Virginia. PROJECT: The Grand Plan 2 DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM LOCATION: Center for the Performing Arts Blackwell Auditorium & Cobb-Kesler Theatre Randolph-Macon College Ashland, Virginia… Read more »

Casting “Juanita – The Mexican Gringa,” a black comedy proof of concept for a feature film. Juanita is the black sheep of her traditional Mexican family. While mourning her father, she wrestles with her cultural and artistic identity. Currently casting the roles of the Tias (female, Hispanic, age 60-80) and sister Anna Maria (female, Hispanic,… Read more »

The 10th annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival will be held in Richmond, Virginia on November 18-22, 2026 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC). This year the festival will be 5 days in support of our 10th anniversary, which represents a significant milestone of resilience, shared… Read more »

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | JUNE NEWS   15th ANNUAL DATES SEP 22-27. Official Selection Films Announced June 15. EARLYBIRD PASSES LIVE FOR LIMITED TIME: EARLYBIRD TICKETING IS OPEN. GET SAVINGS WITH SPRING PROMOTION BELOW Early bird tickets to this year’s festival are officially live during the spring ticketing sale now through JUNE 15th. CODE:… Read more »

SEE THE MAGIC: RICHMOND 48HFP SCREENING TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Watch every film at the Historic Byrd Theatre on June 14 & 21 They did it. Filmmaking teams from across Virginia went without sleep, pushed their gear to the limit, and successfully turned in a complete short film in just 48 hours. Now, it’s time… Read more »

GUNDAM 0079: HOMECOMING Short Film Directors: Joey Kim & Quinn Coenin Producer: Hale Barnhille Writer: Joey Kim Casting Director: Skylar Lanier Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026 Filming Location: Richmond, Virginia Storyline: A young boy eagerly follows news reports from the front lines, proudly imagining his father as a heroic soldier fighting in a distant war,… Read more »

ADDITIONAL CASTING GAY/BI BLACK MALE for Malicia, a PHOTOGRAPHIE production. SYNOPSIS: Psychiatrist Steven Lewiston gets more than he bargains for when he counsels the terminally ill mother of a serial killer. Directed by Ricardo Fleshman, this dark thriller shows us that some decisions are indeed dead wrong. Casting BLACK MALE, age 25-35, GAY/BI, 5’9-6’4, athletic… Read more »

ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 1 local actor for NON-UNION Short Student Film shooting June 23–25th, 2026, $225/day The Perfect Wife Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Producing Faculty: Kevin Gallagher Producer: Abriana Ridgley Director: Angel Hasley Screen Writers: Kyndall Manns & Jordyn Dyson Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting… Read more »

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking Filipino & Mixed/Mestizo Filipino & Hispanic/Latine kids ages 6-14 for a SAG-AFTRA Short Film filming in Virginia Beach, VA June 23rd-June 30th, 2026   Cross To Bear Feirstein Graduate Thesis Film SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement Director & Screenwriter: David Brown Producers: Joan Cheng, LaVar Hinkson, Jack Pupkin Casting Director: Anne… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Richmond Happy Hour – June 9th Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held at Brambly Park. Tuesday, June 9 – 5:00 pm RSVP Here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St., Richmond, VA 23230 Organized by Carly Crickenberger   ***The Virginia… Read more »

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN-FOMO ALERT! Final 48 Hours to Register for the Richmond 48HFP! Late registration ends June 4 at 7PM. Don’t let FOMO kick in. This is it. The absolute final stretch. Late registration ends this Thursday, June 4. If you’ve been on the fence, waiting for a sign, or trying to convince your crew… Read more »

NOW CASTING for Malicia, a PHOTOGRAPHIE production. SYNOPSIS: Psychiatrist Steven Lewiston gets more than he bargains for when he counsels the terminally ill mother of a serial killer. Directed by Ricardo Fleshman, this dark thriller shows us that some decisions are indeed dead wrong. Casting LATINO MALE, age 35-45, muscular athletic build, tattoos, piercings, bilingual… Read more »

Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Falls Church area. This will be an in-person event organized by Amelia Milstein. Register to let us know how many seats to save!   Where & When Northside Social 205 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046   Start: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM End:… Read more »