VPA Richmond Presents Permits & Insurance: What Filmmakers Need to Know   Panel Speakers: Lori Russell, Locations Manager, Virginia Film Office Jason Priest, VP & Producer Virginia Commonwealth Corporation Lisa Giles, Producer, 48 Hour Film Project   Date and Time: Tuesday, May 28 6:30 PM Networking 7:00 PM Panel   Location: Mobelux 1635 West… Read more »

SHADOWS OF HISTORY TV SERIES IS SEEKING TALENT FOR THE FOLLOWING (NOTE – 2 Separate episodes and shoot dates):   ROLE: SULTRY BLONDE: late 20s Southern Belle; beautiful and knows it; classy but randy. Non-speaking Shoot date: 5/14 Location: Richmond or surrounding area Rate $100   ROLE: ATLANTA COP: 40ish, dark hair with dark beard.… Read more »

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for extras for a non-union industrial shooting in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 with a call time of approximately 1 pm. We are looking for the following type:   EXTRAS – Male and female, 30s-70s, any ethnicity. Talent will be audience members listening to a presentation. No experience is required.  … Read more »

RIDE Solutions is now accepting submissions for the 2019 Bike Shorts Film Festival!  This year, we have decided to open the submissions period in May to celebrate National Bike Month, and screen the festival at the end of September.  We hope the additional time and better weather over the spring, summer, and fall will provide… Read more »

Charlottesville Filmmaking Nonprofit Light House Studio is looking for Teaching Artists for the following workshops:   June 10 – 14 MovieMakers: Epic Adventure Filmmaking 1   Applicant should have:   Professional experience in video/film production including specialization in one or more of the following (documentary, animation and narrative filmmaking). Teaching experience is preferred, but a desire to… Read more »

If you’re looking to get into acting, building your skills or tape for your reel? Then this workshop is for you.  From Script To Screen a powerful workshop in the Virginia area. Hosted by professionals and working actors in the business. For more information log on to www.dipglobalmedia.com   Acting House Workshops from Script To… Read more »

Calling all writers!   The 48 Hour Film Project, in partnership with the award-winning Dutch production company NOBS, announces its inaugural Feature Script Project! Veteran 48HFP filmmakers and writers are invited to submit their original scripts for a chance to have it developed for production!   Here are the highlights:   Contest is open to… Read more »

Virginia Filmmakers who submit feature films, documentaries, or short films to the 2019 Poe Film Festival Pro Film Awards through FilmFreeway can enjoy a 50% discount on submission fees through June 15.  We’re looking for outstanding storytelling films in all genres. Submit at https://filmfreeway.com/PoeFilmFestival  using the discount code: VAFILM2019 Now in its third year, the Poe… Read more »

Looking for extras for an indoor and outdoor casual lifestyle photo shoot, showcasing the diversity in the DC metro area. Casting extras in four age ranges: ROLE 1: DC PERSON, AGE 18-­28 18 to 28 years old, all ethnicities male or female. Just strolling along enjoying spring in downtown DC. We will rely on extras… Read more »

SEEKING TALENT FOR SAG SHOOT – RICHMOND   Our client for an upcoming shoot in Richmond seeks the following talent for their production:   LEAD 1 – Hacker – Caucasian Male – 30-35 – sinister appearance (self-tape required for consideration)   LEAD 2 – AR – African American Male, early 30s (self-tape required for consideration… Read more »

SEEKING TALENT FOR SAG SHOOT-RICHMOND LEAD 1 – Hacker – Caucasian Male – 30-35 – sinister appearance (self-tape required for consideration) LEAD 2 – AR – African American Male, early 30s (self-tape required for consideration BACKGROUND – Office employees, all gender/ethnicity, 28-42, aspirational appearance For lead roles, SELF TAPES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5… Read more »

Looking for a paid talent M or F age 18-24 for a commercial project in New River Valley. Filming will probably be done in Blacksburg or Radford and in early May. Non speaking lead role, pays $100 + $50 for travel expenses (total buy out of rights) will be done in one 8 hour day… Read more »

The Roy W. Dean Film Grants funds independent feature films, documentaries, web series, and short films with budgets of $500,000 or less that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made. More information available here: https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/ Upcoming deadlines: SPRING Grant Deadline – April 30th SUMMER Grant Deadline –… Read more »

A feature film shooting in June needs two local actors with STRONG ACTING SKILLS and the ability to comfortably touch their toes from a standing position.   Sam- Male, 20’s, eager yoga student looking to exploit yoga for business purposes. Barb- Female, 30’s to 40’s, part-time yoga instructor who is struggling to find her purpose.… Read more »

VCUarts Cinema Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema 301 Executive Producers: Rob Tregenza, Nikita Moyer Director & Producer: Alyssa Nelson Shoot Dates: April  27th Audition Dates: Upon Request Shooting Location: Richmond, Virginia Actor will receive a copy of the film upon completion. Email: [email protected] SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Include the following information in the subject line:… Read more »

Speaker BIO – Jesse Vaughan – 30-time Emmy Award Winner American Filmmaker Jesse Vaughan just completed his film “The Last Punch,” which chronicles Muhammad Ali’s last fight as seen through the eyes of first time promoter James Cornelius. Before directing his first feature film Juwanna Mann for Warner Bros./Morgan Creek, starring Vivica A. Fox, Miguel… Read more »

The annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia where film professionals and those who aspire to be get together. Enjoy complimentary food, wine, beer and soft drinks with your film industry colleagues. There is no cost to attend. One of the highlights of the evening is the Expo that… Read more »

Prince William County Schools Media Production Services seeks NON-UNION actors. Seeking two actors: -Girl that looks 14-15 years old -Parent to play mom or dad of teenage girl $200/a day. Shoots in the VA/MD/DC area. For dates, details, and submission instructions, please click here. Submit to SuperNOVA casting ASAP!

Join us for an industry panel!   Featuring: Screenwriter Megan Holley (Sunshine Cleaning) Sound Designer Dean Hurley (David Lynch’s sound guy) Martin Agency EP/SVP Brett Alexander (GEICO, etc) on a panel about the future of the film industry and it’s impact on Richmond. AND meet our senior VCU Cinema students! In their NEW space – the loft at The… Read more »

The 16th Great Movie Idea and 14th Great TV Show Idea contests are searching for original feature film and television series concepts. Ideally, unique stories a global, diverse audience can connect with. NEW FOR 2019: Every entrant receives brief feedback from a judge with remarks on the pitch’s marketability and originality. Accepted entries include loglines, synopses,… Read more »

Please join DC Camera May 8th 6:30-9pm  for a Lens and Camera Workshop led by Hurlbut Academy Member and DP Peter Nicoll, as well as the DC Camera team. The Workshop will focus on the differences between cinema, anamorphic, and still lenses, and discuss how each type of lens can affect the image, and help… Read more »

522 Productions is filming a web based video for Sandboxx. The character in this video will be towards the end of military basic training, aka bootcamp, and receive a letter from his mother back home. He will quickly write back, happy to know that his family is thinking of him.   Sandboxx is an app… Read more »

Jamin Lee Anderson is looking for actors for her thesis film, Silkworm. It is about a Korean-immigrant Mother and her Korean-American daughter’s relationship. The script is ready. The shooting will be in Virginia Beach area on May 3rd to 5th (From Friday to Sunday).   * Non-union, unpaid student project * Planning to film this… Read more »

The Hitchhiker is a short horror/suspense film about a woman who gets more than she bargains for when she picks up a hitchhiker in the middle of nowhere. Shoot will take place over the course of two days. One day will be evening into early morning. The second day will be an afternoon into early… Read more »