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    

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 »

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 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: 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 »

CASTING CALL – INDEPENDENT FILM Title: The Pirate King Shoot Dates: o/a 6/2-7/3 Location: Virginia Beach, VA LOGLINE: Inspired by true stories, a Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and addiction finds unexpected redemption when he joins a group of pirate reenactors, giving him a chance to fight for custody of his daughter and rebuild the… Read more »

Free Screening of Rob Tregenza’s The Fishing Place at the Byrd Theatre — May 5 Richmond, VA — There will be a special free screening of The Fishing Place, the latest film from acclaimed director and VCU cinema professor Rob Tregenza, on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM. Praised by The New Yorker and The… Read more »

“Until the Walls Don’t Whisper” Written & Directed by Ira Lianez Logline: While alone at night, an isolated young man is harassed by two mysterious strangers who invade his home, reminding him of his dark past. Filming Dates: July 19-20th, 2025 Richmond, VA Casting Call: TOBIN (19-24, male presenting, any race) A shy, introverted young… Read more »

Cine30 Media is seeking an experienced gaffer and first AC for an independent feature film production of “The Exit Row II: Unraveled” (drama/thriller). Experienced gaffers and first ACs can submit resumes to [email protected]. Filming will take place in the DMV area starting early July. Website: Cine30Media   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with… Read more »

“Stretches” Written & Directed by: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: After a devastating tennis tournament loss, fifteen-year-old Sam endures a silent and strained car ride home with his father, Jack. The journey unravels suppressed emotions, unmet expectations, and the complicated bonds of family, forcing both father and son to confront truths they’ve long avoided. Filming Dates:… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Workshop Every grant maker is going to ask you who your audience is before they decide to support your work.  “Everyone” is an answer that won’t convince anyone.  This workshop will help you identify partnerships, audiences, and even film festivals that can be cultivated to support your film.  If you… Read more »

SEEKING: MALE / ANY ETHNICITY / AGE 40-60 ROLE: KING BALTHAZAR The Velvet Appetite is a satirical, comedic student short film. The story follows King Balthazar, a gluttonous, larger-than-life medieval king. His selfishness blinds him to an uprising in his kingdom, leading to disastrous consequences – AND A TWIST! 1 DAY SHOOT. UNPAID. NON-UNION. Shoot… Read more »

Films Talk Back, “Ghost Planet” & Filmmaker Philip Cook Friday, April 18, 2025, 7 p.m. Free Admission General Admission Join filmmaker Philip Cook for a talk back following a screening of his epic space thriller. From the official website: A group of astronauts venture to a mysterious planet to claim the find of the century… Read more »

Fredericksburg Film Festival (FFF) returns for its second year from April 16–20 in historic Fredericksburg, VA, showcasing over 40 independent films along with panels, mixers, and social events hosted throughout the city. View the full lineup here: fxbgfilmfestival.eventive.org/films Industry panels include The Business of Filmmaking and The Final Cut: Sound, Color, and Storytelling in Post-Production, with hands-on workshops like The Art of Short-Film Screenwriting for aspiring screenwriters… Read more »

The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant deadline is fast approaching—April 29, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for short film creators to receive funding and professional support to bring their vision to life. Offered by the top-rated nonprofit From the Heart Productions, this grant provides $3,000 in cash and thousands more in industry services to support independent… Read more »

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 and contribute to the future of independent film. Fees and Deadlines ·  Early Bird – $35, deadline May 1, 2025 ·  Regular – $45, deadline June… Read more »

CASTING CALL – FEATURE FILM Title: The 8 God: For the Love of Hip-Hop Production Company: Visions Filmworks Type: Independent, Non-Union, Paid (Post-Completion) Location: Richmond, VA Shoot Dates: June 7th, 21st & July 5th, 19th SYNOPSIS: A romance drama set in the gritty underground world of hip-hop. When an emcee and a studio owner cross… Read more »

Female – 30 to 40-ish – Looking for any ethnicity for a 2 day shoot on a short film shooting in Bedford, Va. We’d prefer someone close to Bedford if possible (i.e. Lynchburg, Roanoke, etc.) Non Union is okay. NO Nudity. $150 per day Dramedy. Synopsis: A man kidnaps the daughter of a wealthy business… Read more »

Fill out the form below if interested. “When a melancholy Painter and a fearful doomsday prepper face the end of the world, they must come to terms with their imminent demise” Rose 20-30s punk rock survivalist preparing for the worst while hiding her fears and guilt Adam 20-30s a grief-stricken painter drowning his sorrows in… Read more »

Seeking extras for a feature film. Shoots May 17-18, 24-25, 31st and June 1st, 7, and 8 in the Fredericksburg-Stafford-Woodbridge area. The extras will be paid $100 for about 3hrs. If interested, email Kendrick Keener at [email protected] Website: https://www.youtube.com/@SomeplaceintheMiddle2025   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to… Read more »

Casting call for gay male actors between the ages of 30-40 for a new short film titled ‘Confessions of A Closet King ‘. The shoot will only last for a day. Actors will get paid for their role. For more details or to apply, please email Thea Arnold at [email protected]   ***The Virginia Film Office… Read more »

Casting for VCUArts Student Thesis film “Palm Sunday” – Seeking Actors local to Richmond and/or Charles City County, Virginia. Shooting 1-2 days in Richmond, Charles City (role dependent). All roles paid. Storyline: A romantic drama that follows a reclusive housekeeper with an addiction to sugar. Through several failed attempts to earn extra money for a… Read more »

Hello Beautiful People, I am in preproduction for a film to begin shooting in May. I have filled all of the major roles except one which calls for a younger version of the lead. This role calls for a dark skinned black male between 7-12 years of age. outside of that, I need black extras… Read more »

Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at the Women in Film & Video Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Best Café.  Please RSVP here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32095&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal