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 »

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 »

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 »

The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is back! And it’s not too late to make your mark on local, independent film! Fimmaking weekend is just 3 weeks away, June 5-7! DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW MAY 19 – Networking Mixer at The Hof, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond at 6 p.m. Meet directors, writers, actors… 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 »

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

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 »

Casting Call – UVA Student Short Film – Charlottesville, VA – March 27-29, April 3-5 – Unpaid When: March 27-29, April 3-5, 2026 Where: Charlottesville, Virginia Description:  “Off the Deck” Written & Directed by Kenneth Nguyen Brief Synopsis: A young DJ, Quentin, begins to face a rift in his personal life upon meeting the enigmatic… Read more »

“Forgetting, and Other Deadly Weapons” is a student-produced narrative short film advocating for gun control through the lens of childhood innocence in literature. Logline: A young woman’s devastating discovery in a small-town school library leads her to explore literature and writing as an outlet for grief. Roles: Ana (female, early-mid 20s, any race): passionate writer,… Read more »

Light House Studio Presents: The 4th Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected]. lighthousestudio.org/oddsandends   Charlottesville, VA, February 13, 2026 – Light House Studio is excited to announce that the Fourth Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival will be held February 20-21 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »

Join us for a fun and mixer event in Hampton Roads District! Members and guests are welcome to attend. We will provide food and drinks, come ready to network with the Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District!   When: Feb 26th, 2026 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm   Where: Thin Line Brewing Company 1375 Oceana Blvd.… Read more »