Lynchburg University Student film: Casting Call for male actor, between 25-35, any race, preferable muscular frame to play a hitman named Michael in an upcoming short film ‘A Killing Conscience.’ ABOUT THE ROLE: Michael is a relatively young, but skilled hitman who has been killing for 5 years. He’s focused, and confident, but has recently… Read more »

Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education is offering two courses in Screenwriting this Fall – Introduction to Screenwriting and Advanced Screenwriting: Narrative Workshop – via the virtual conferencing interface Zoom. These affordable six-week classes are being taught by Kevin Downs, an independent filmmaker/writer who optioned four screenplays for theatrical films and held key creative positions… Read more »

Seeking CREW/CAST for a student independent feature film project. This is for experience, meals, and credit only. If interested, PLEASE send a resume and brief cover letter to [email protected] for the following cast/crew roles: -Lead, “Petite” Actress, comic-timing a plus, female or non-binary, all ethnicities welcome to apply, 18-24 to play 18. Include a headshot.… Read more »

CASTING CALL 4 actors (3 adults and 1 child) needed for proof-of-concept pitch trailer shoot in Richmond, VA and Williamsburg, VA. 2-day shoot, dates not set but aiming for mid August. $100/day. Project “Dark Enough To See The Stars” Feature film based on the novel by Connie Lapallo and the true story of Joan Peirce’s… Read more »

Please join us for a presentation by longtime VPA lobbyist Josh Myers where he will answer questions about the state of film incentives and how you can get involved in legislative activity. Josh has represented the VPA on Capitol Hill for more than a decade, helping to increase the Virginia film incentive program in the process. Josh… Read more »

Please join us for a chat with B.K. Fulton, CEO of Virginia-based Soulidify Productions and the SoulVision.tv streaming app. His film, “1 Angry Black Man,” is now streaming on the Byrd Theatre’s Virtual Screening Room. B.K. Fulton is founding chairman and CEO of Soulidifly Productions, LLC, a full feature film, stage and television investment and production… Read more »

Headshots in The DC/VA/MD area! NYC’s Top headshot photographer Barry Morgenstein is returning for another weekend in the DC/VA/MD area for headshots Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd. Our location will be cleaned and scrubbed. The makeup artists will be wearing masks . Photographer Barry Morgenstein is more than 6 feet away when shooting. … Read more »

Seeking African American Woman (35-45) to play the lead in a powerful monologue scene. INFO ABOUT THE ROLE Being black in America has never been an easy task. This short scene seeks to explore the frustration and emotions of an unapologetically strong black woman living in a land where she doesn’t feel welcome or safe. This… Read more »

Groundworks Companies is shooting a TV Commercial. PAID. Actors Needed: Male mid 30s to mid 40s. Male Mid 30’s Female Mid 30’s Baby, from 3 months to 1 year old. Male late 60s Female late 60’s Concept: A man, a young couple with their baby and an older couple are at their home worried because… Read more »

Liberty University Student Film: Casting Call for white male age 40-60 to play Dr. James Franklin in a sci-fi drama set in the 1950s ABOUT THE ROLE Doctor James Franklin is a brilliant but eccentric scientist working for a secret government organization studying alien life. A timid man at heart, he is supported by his… Read more »

Music video for artist Islam Rap God song “Pig”. We need several roles to be cast. Police Officers, Girlfriend. friend and extras Needed: State Troopers – 2 White Adult Males, Age doesn’t matter, 2hrs of work $25 an hr. City Police Officers – 3 Black Adult Males, Age doesn’t matter, 2hrs of work $25 an… Read more »

The Byrd Theatre is hosting a virtual (via Zoom) Q&A session tomorrow evening (Wednesday, June 17, 2020) at 7pm with Richmond VPA Board Member and filmmaker Teddy Leinbach and hosted by Byrd Theatre Board Member and Richmond VPA Chair Steve Taylor.   They will be discussing Teddy’s documentary film 50 Over. 50 Over documents an epic road trip… Read more »

Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education is offering Introduction to Screenwriting, this summer via the virtual video conferencing interface Zoom. This affordable six-week class is being taught by Kevin Downs, an independent filmmaker/writer who has written screenplays and held key creative positions with several Academy, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning/nominated producers, directors, and recording… Read more »

LYNCHBURG – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – TENTATIVE DATES, SEPT 29 – OCT 6 – PAID Description: “Perfect Harmony” – a perfectionist composer wars against her relentless inner critic to write the perfect piece. Seeking composer: needs to be knowledgeable in classical music. Lead Roles: 1. Female, 20’s [Actress will play two roles].… Read more »

STUDENT FILM CASTING CALL-African American Woman mid-20s Seeking African American Woman  to play Vivian in sci-fi drama set in the 1950s. INFO ABOUT THE ROLE Vivian is a confident, kindhearted, and intelligent lab assistant working under Dr. James Franklin for a secret government organization studying alien activity. Her relationship with her mentor Dr. Franklin is… Read more »

Currently casting for student short film: Lynchburg, VA TENTATIVE DATES: Oct 27-Nov 5 LEAD ROLE: Asian Female, age 23-29 (preferably Japanese) SUPPORTING ROLE: Asian Female, age 50-70 (preferably Japanese) SUPPORTING ROLE: Male, age 23-29 SUPPORTING ROLE: Male, age 40-50 If interested, please email [email protected] to set up an audition. If possible, please include a headshot,… Read more »

Woodlake Productions is seeking crew for its upcoming feature film “The Council of Ten” Seeking: Director of Photography/Cinematographer 1st A.C 2nd A.C 1st A.D Script Supervisor Grips x2 Boom Operator Production Assistant x2 Hair/Make Up Artist Craft Services Please email [email protected] with the subject line being the position you are apply for. Submit resume with… Read more »

Who: Light House Studio What: Summer Film Academy Where: Online When: June 1 – August 21 (workshops are one week, M – F) How Much: Prices vary. Financial aid available. See our website for more details.   2020 ONLINE SUMMER FILM ACADEMY UPDATE We hope you and your families are figuring your ways through quarantine.… Read more »

Who: Light House Studio What: Online Masterclass with Hollywood Executive Jocelyn Diaz (bio below) When: May 19, 5:30 – 6:30pm EST Where: Online via Zoom link How: Register on our website HERE and pay what you can ($20 suggested value) About Jocelyn Diaz After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1999 with a degree in… Read more »

2020 VPA SCREENWRITING CONTEST CALLING ALL SCREENWRITERS, CALLING ALL SCREENWRITERS! Have you been sitting around bored in your house feeling like your creative juices are starting to fade because of this pandemic? Do you have an old script you have been hanging on to waiting for the right time? Why don’t you pick up that old script that… Read more »

Richmond International Film Festival presents the RIFFx Online Series, co-presented by the RIFF Arts Institute. Monday, May 4 at 2pm RIFFx Series episode features 16 BARS with some very special guests! Catch it at 2pm Eastern time via Facebook Live Broadcast @ Facebook.com/RVAFilmFest

Created to help independent filmmakers get their films started or completed, the 2nd Roy W. Dean Grant of 2020 is now open for applications.  Grant winner will receive $3,500 cash as well as $20,000 more in film goods and production services.   Founded in 1993 by  Carole Dean, President of top rated non-profit  From the… Read more »

Richmond International Film Festival presents the RIFFx Online Series, co-presented by the RIFF Arts Institute. The first discussion will take place April 27 at 2:00pm eastern time via our Facebook Live Video feed. To tune in, simply visit the page and click to watch the live broadcast. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RVAFilmFest  Also, feel free to send questions… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE COVID-19: Relief Options for Small Businesses and Freelancers (LIVE Webinar)  FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 — 12 PM (NOON) LOCATION:  ZOOM WEBINAR This live, 1-hour session will be presented by Timm Johnson, Director of the George Mason University Small Business Development Center. He will share valuable information on relief options and resources available to business owners impacted by COVID-19.  As director of… Read more »