Project Title: Family Farm RPG Format: Feature-length narrative (found footage / psychological horror) Production Type: Independent / Non-Union Location: Midlothian, VA Shoot Window: 06/15/26 – 06/26/26 Rate: $125 Director/Producer: Christopher Okamuro OK-A Media Storyline: Austin, a media student in college, and Kylee, his aspiring news anchor girlfriend, document a strange, long lost video game for… Read more »

Lights. Camera. Go! Registration is now open for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!  Join filmmakers across the region for this summer rite-of-passage to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just one weekend—June 5–7. At the kickoff, your team will receive a required character, prop, and line of dialogue, and the race to the finish begins! All completed… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – April 14 Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. Tuesday, April 14, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Organized by Yossera Bouchtia and Laura Seltzer-Duny  ***The Virginia Film… Read more »

Seeking talent for The Village at Providence Point (aka – TVPP) retirement community project – Nonunion. When: Wednesday April 15th *Self Tapes Due April 1st at 5pm* Where: Richmond Talent needed: – Hero Seniors – Caucasian couple – 65 -75 yrs – Male and Female – Open to real couple or putting a couple together. –… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Event! Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Clarendon/Arlington, VA area? This will be an in-person event organized by Sandra Brennan. Register to let us know how many seats to save! When: April 10th, 2026, 9am-10am Where: 3110 10th St. North – Arlington, VA 22201 Register At: Coffee in… Read more »

ECHOES OF DREAD makes its theatrical premiere this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Experience it the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen. For more info about the film, visit: https://markhyde.com/echoes-of-dread/ 10:30 a.m. this Saturday March 28th 2026 University Mall Theatres 10659-A Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22032 ***The Virginia Film Office is not… Read more »

KayP Unscripted Productions LLC is currently seeking dedicated and passionate crew members for the upcoming independent film Shattered Trust, filming in Newport News & Hampton, Virginia. We are specifically looking for: SCRIPT SUPERVISOR (Immediate Need) Seeking an experienced Script Supervisor to join the production of Shattered Trust Must be available to begin immediately, with first… Read more »

703 Entertainment is casting for an upcoming short film set to start production between late April and early May, we are looking for an Asian actress to play the role of Keira who is an Witty, observant, and effortlessly charismatic, the kind of person who can turn any situation into a story. She masks her… Read more »

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Actors to Lead a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Feature Shooting in Richmond, VA 6/4-6/30 Pig Path SAG-AFTRA ULB Feature Open to Union and Non-Union Actors Production Company: Can’t Hide Money Productions Director: Brian Landis Producer: Vivian Owen Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman Casting Associate: Carly Hough 1st round via… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance NoVA District invites you to a Masterclass Headshot event! Join us for an evening of fun with industry professionals and a chance to network with VPA District leadership and members. This event is free for VPA and SAG-AFTRA members! A great headshot can make all the difference. But what separates a… Read more »

Seeking talent for Hampton History Museum project – NU – Various locations – April & May 2026 Greetings everyone!  NEW PROJECT JUST IN! Self tape submissions ARE REQUIRED for consideration for this project at this time. We have been asked to cast for the upcoming Hampton History Museum film.  Here is what we know/need: About… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Event AI for Good with Craig Martin These are interesting times for creatives. We are facing all kinds of obstacles, yet we are resilient as storytellers and have been for millennia. Artificial Intelligence is the latest technology threatening our ability to earn a living as media professionals. But, just like every other… Read more »

“Stretches” Written & Directed by: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: After a devastating tennis tournament loss, fifteen-year-old Sam endures a strained journey back home with his father, Jack. Filming Dates: March 21-22, 2026 (Charlottesville, VA) Casting Call: SAM (male, 14–17, any race) A talented but emotionally burdened young tennis player. Quiet, introspective, and carrying the heavy… Read more »

JAMES RIVER 32nd FILM FESTIVAL When: March 29th – April 4th  Richmond, VA Venues include: Virginia film museum of fine arts, Grace Street Theater, and Studio Two Three. Tickets on sale now! To buy tickets and see full schedule, please visit: FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Seeking Talent for Music Video shoot – NU – March 16 – 18 – Multiple locations in VA Greetings everyone!  ADJUST PAY RATES AND DATES ADDED! Here is what we know/need: Seeking talent for upcoming music video production as follows: Shoot Dates: See below by role Locations anticipated: Lorton, Farmville, Hopewell, Ashland, and Buckingham, VA (we will… Read more »

VCUarts Research Grant Awardee & Filmmaker Poppy Friske is seeking 1 local to RVA Actor for a non-union student short film shooting in Richmond, Virginia March 20th-22nd, 2026. Forgetting, and Other Deadly Weapons Non-Union Student Short Film Director: Poppy Friske Faculty Producer: Nile Price Rate: $125/DAY Looking for 1 role to complete the cast. Storyline:… Read more »

The 2026 Ampersand Festival offers many opportunities for the Virginia Film Community, the week of March 16th-22nd. For a full list of their virtual and in-person workshops, please visit this link. https://www.ampersandfestival.com/summit The festival’s Industry Summit features professional workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions with special guests and W&M alumni. These events offer attendees the opportunity… Read more »

The Marketing Department at 12 On Your Side is seeking four NON-UNION actors for a PAID COMMERCIAL SHOOT held on April 1st in Chesterfield County. The commercial is for a local family law firm in the metro-Richmond area and will be broadcast on local television networks. ROLES: Male #1: (40-50) Down on his luck man… Read more »

CASTING CALL SUPPORTING ROLE — “PASSING FACES” (Student Short Film | UVA Production) When: March 14, 2026 – March 15, 2026 Where: Charlottesville, VA Non-Paid: Student Production Description: “Passing Faces” Written & Directed by Tiernan Caulfield Synopsis: Jonah is a young, unhoused janitor quietly working on a university campus, spending his nights in his car and his days trying… Read more »

A 1-day live Zoom bootcamp that gives you a clear A–Z filmmaking roadmap, & your next right steps to build momentum & get your film funded! When: Online event Sunday, Mar 8 at 1 pm EDT Organized by Ron Newcomb If your project feels stalled, this is for you. Grab your free seat – and… Read more »

University of Richmond & “FILM PRODUCTION 302” are seeking ACTORS for 10 non-union SHORT FICTION FILMS (around 7-10 minutes). Non-Paid (Student Production) Audition Schedule: between 03/02 until 03/22 Project Specifications: These are short films (7-10 min) produced in the Film Studies Program at the University of Richmond. They will be shot with a Blackmagic pocket… Read more »

Make a film in 48 hours and attend its Premiere Screening! We’re shaking things up for 2026! For the first time ever, the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project will shoot in June! Why the change? We wanted to give filmmakers more breathing room between the Summer project and the Horror project in October. It’s time to start… Read more »

We welcome you to join us in celebrating independent filmmaking. With a DMV film block, a Virginia Only block, and Virginia films shown throughout the three days, one of our goals is to provide a space for regional filmmakers to call home, even though we feature films from over 15 countries. When: March 20th, 2026 –… Read more »

CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT LIGHT HOUSE STUDIO  February 2026 https://lighthousestudio.org/careers ABOUT LIGHT HOUSE STUDIO We are a fantastic creative team committed to making Charlottesville a better place for all our citizens! Light House Studio equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through filmmaking. Located on Charlottesville’s bustling downtown… Read more »