Women in Film Virginia will be hosting a happy hour at the Best Café at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday, March 20th, 2025.  The event is free with the exception of “buy your own drink.” For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Hosted by the Women in Film Virginia, Safe Sets: Dying to Work in the Film Industry, will be an insightful conversation with filmmaker Dr. Paul Heinzelmann, director of the documentary SAFE SETS: Dying to Work in the Film Industry and film producer Becky Morrison. They will delve into the critical health and safety challenges faced by… Read more »

You are invited to join participants attending A Common Cause to All for a FREE public preview of filmmaker Ken Burns’ newest and highly anticipated documentary The American Revolution, premiering on PBS on November 16. Join Ken Burns and his co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt on March 25 at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg’s… Read more »

The submission deadline for the Richmond International Film Festival is fastly approaching! For a limited time, save $15 on your submission to the Richmond International Film Festival. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to showcase your work at one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the U.S.! $15 off via RIFF’s Film Freeway site using code:  riffdiscount25 $15… Read more »

We Are Not Fish is a student film directed and produced by VCUarts film students. The story follows Olivia as she navigates bouts of existentialism and explores the intersection of religion and nature through poetry. We are casting for: OLIVIA- age 24-28- Female HARRISON- age 24-28- Male Compensation will be $120 per day, roughly 3… Read more »

We are casting talent for a lottery commercial. This shoot will be an overnight shoot. Talent needs: Wife: Age 30-45, any ethnicity. Client would prefer to hire a bilingual English/Spanish talent however they are also open to casting 2 sets of talent, one English and one Spanish. This is a speaking role. This role will… Read more »

The Indie short Film Festival in Charlottesville is still looking for submissions! If you would like to submit a film or screenplay, information about the deadline and how to submit are below: Submission Deadline for Films and Screenplays: The extended deadline is February 16 To submit a film or screenplay, click this link to their… Read more »

VCUarts Cinema is seeking local Richmond actors to participate in a Directing Workshop led by Professor Nile Price as part of his Directing in Motion course. The next workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 between 3-6pm. (Each scene is scheduled within a 30-minute time slot to accommodate actors’ schedule) The goal of this… Read more »

Kiss Me But is a comedic tale about Rom’s first encounter with his girlfriend Bo’s quirky family, where he navigates a series of trials they put him through, gains a deeper understanding of his relationship with Bo, and ultimately earns their approval to share a kiss with her. (The full shooting should only take around… Read more »

Roles needed: SHERRY: Gwen’s mom, between ages 30s-50s, supportive and loving mother (1 scene). To audition for this role please send a self-tape to Cj Feindt at [email protected]. Audition info is linked below (all other roles can submit monologues of choosing): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IoYTPC18A2QbKHbJ2LhAn6PCIzQkPwzI?usp=sharing If you have any inquiries, please contact Cj Feindt at [email protected] or 540-840-8958.

Casting 3 roles for a 7 page screenplay to be filmed March 13, 14, and 15. Filming locations will be Richmond, Powhatan, and Farmville VA. Non-Union Paid IMDB credit Meals provided GUILT: A man plagued by a relentless haunting turns to his therapist for help, only to uncover that the entity—and his torment—are rooted in… Read more »

“Life, Am I Right?” Written & Directed by Tiernan Caulfield Produced by Rowan Rosenblum Brief Synopsis: “Life, Am I Right?” is a heartfelt family drama about Shawn, a son returning home to face familial tensions and responsibilities. While at a work conference, Shawn learns from his mother, Marge, that she and his father, Tony, plan… Read more »

THE OTHER YOU is an independent featured film written, directed, produced and filmed by WIFV members: Julie Gold, Shoshana Rosenbaum, Robin Noonan-Price, Kimberly Skyrme, and Anne Saul. Join us as they discuss next steps for their film, what they have learned about marketing, distribution and festival runs. Monday, February 3, 6:30-8:00 pm RSVP here FREE for WIFV… Read more »

Subject: Richmond- TALENT – Casting VCU Graduate Student Film, Paid, Non-Union Description: Forough by Sina Khani *The film will be screened at ICA auditorium as a VCU graduate Thesis* Genre: Drama, Short 4 days 12-hour shooting, Early January (or less likely late December) (Dates TBD upon the cast and crew’s schedule). (Likely Weekends), Richmond, VA… Read more »

Hi my name is Duncan Coppi I’m a senior in VCUarts Film program and casting for my thesis film. Brief Description The working title is Remembrance. In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, James, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping his aging grandmother move out of her house. As James grapples with his… Read more »

Casting Call – Low Budget Indie Short – my 40 page script “The Gifting”; a situation comedy slice of life slightly non-PC humor shot locally in the DMV area. The lead roles already accounted for. This scene just needs more people. THREE Small Speaking Roles needed: [1] Asian Male, 24-34, $175/8 + 1.5x OT, you… Read more »

PROJECT INFORMATION Project Type: Student Short Film Project Name: LUCENT Director: Sonja Phillips-Thomas Director contact: [email protected] Director portfolio: https://vimeo.com/sonjaphillipsthomas Plot: On a young woman named Eros’ first mission she’s grieving a fellow agent after their mysterious death and having strange dreams, all while getting close to her mark Calder. At Calder’s birthday dinner it’s found that the… Read more »

Hi my name is Duncan Coppi I’m a senior in VCUarts Film program and casting for my thesis film. BRIEF DESCRIPTION The working title is Remembrance. In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, James, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping his aging grandmother move out of her house. As James grapples with his… Read more »

Hello! My name is Charles Valdez and I am a senior Photo + Film student at VCUArts casting for my thesis project, Her Love, Goldfish. BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Her Love, Goldfish explores the themes of grief and recovery through the story of Nomi and Elliot, a couple whose relationship has faced ups and downs. When… Read more »

We are pleased to let you all know about an exciting event coming to Virginia. The Lynchburg Film Festival will premiere 20+ new independent films from a wide range of cultures and genres. The program will feature films from around the world including Ukraine, France, Egypt, Greece, India, Uganda, Turkey, Canada, US and the UK.… Read more »

Passes for the 8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Native Films, Music, Art, and Culture Festival are now available! The Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films, art, and performances that share Native American perspectives. The only one of its kind on the East Coast, the festival brings together artists,… Read more »

Hi there! Casting for my senior thesis in the VCU film department. It is a short queer romance following two female main characters in their 20s, but there are 4 side characters ranging in age available as well (3 female, 1 male). Auditions should be sent via email or text in the form of a… Read more »

Get ready for the ultimate summer event at Mountain Lake Lodge – the Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival! Prepare to be captivated by electrifying live performances from Cassette Rewind, Marcel Portilla Band, Riverside, and Flashback, the Party Band. Immerse yourself in the magic of Dirty Dancing by taking dance lessons in the lodge’s charming barn.… Read more »

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia is holding a ChildFirst forensic interview training in Richmond in September.  We are looking for adult actors to portray children who will then be interviewed by our students (they are CPS, Law Enforcement, and Prosecutors). Hours would be Thursday, Sept. 12 from 12-5 and Friday, Sept. 13 from 7:45-12.  Actors will… Read more »