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Virginia – Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project – August 12 registration opens – Fee

Get Ready for the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project!   Missed out on the summer’s hottest filmmaking event? Or you can’t get enough and wanna do it again? We are excited to bring the challenge back–this time HORROR style with the Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project, a thrilling challenge that invites you to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in… Read more »

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Casting Call for Student Short Film – August 29th-30th – UNPAID

Non-Union student short film shooting late August in the Charlottesville area. No travel/transport/housing provided. Unpaid, but access to the film for reels + submission of the film to festivals is provided.   “Woven Grief” Directors: Kenneth Nguyen and Jaden Annan Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds… Read more »

Richmond – Indie Film Premiere – September 9th – Admission $13-15

Live in-person premiere of Virginia based indie feature film DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by Chiral Studios! Date: Monday, September 9th – Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.  Q&A to follow plus a bonus screening of the short film You Should Have Been Better. Venue: Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond,… Read more »

Williamsburg – Casting and crew call for student pilot episode – August 2024 – unpaid

Overview: Student LGBT+ pilot episode filming August 2024 Series Logline: A queer college student and filmmaker confronts relationships past and present after living with a homophobic family. First episode filming this August.  Seeking mainly cast but crew inquiries are also appreciated.  Auditions to be held July 26 @ 5:30 p.m. on-campus @ William & Mary;… Read more »

Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Mad Skillz event – July 23rd – registration fee

Mad Skillz, the Songwriter, Producer, Rapper, DJ, Music Video Artist, and University of Richmond Artist-in-Residence, is now a documentarian and filmmaker.  Join us in discussing the film Mad Skillz and the 90s Girl Brunch with the man himself on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at Richmond’s Visual Arts Center on Main Street in the… Read more »

Herndon – casting call for website video – August 1st – paid

Plastic surgery office seeks a relatable female actor to play a patient for website video. Final video will be similar to these references: https://www.theroseclinic.com/ https://www.nashvilleplasticsurgery.com/ Ideal ages between 35-55, all races & ethnicities accepted.  The goal is to find someone future clients will see themselves in.  Talent will need to arrive camera ready. Rate: $350… Read more »

Fairfax – casting for student short film – August 2024 – unpaid

Title: For the Last Time Director: Ansh Pathapadu Project Type: 5 Min Student Short Film Logline: A hotel concierge has a strange conversation with a guest at 3 A.M. Casting Call: Sam (M): 25 and older, a mild-mannered hotel concierge who isn’t too excited to work his late night shift. Damien (M): 25 and older,… Read more »

Richmond – 48 Hour Film Project Screening – July 21 – $12-15 tickets

🎬 Experience the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project: Get Your Tickets Now! 🎟️ Calling all cinephiles! The excitement is building! Registration has ended, and we have an incredible 36 teams ready to create a movie in just 48 hours this weekend! Tonight at 7 p.m., they will receive their required character, prop, line of dialogue, and genre, then promptly get to… Read more »

Virtual – Casting Workshop from WIFV – Jul 11th – Fee $15/$30

A virtual event, Women in Film & Video’s “NSDF: Casting Your Film” workshop will take place on July 11, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., with registration available at $15 for WIFV members & students and $30 for the public. You’ve got the script, now you need the actors!  In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for commercial – July 23rd-25th – Paid

Seeking talent in Richmond, VA for upcoming GEICO commercial project to be produced under the SAG Low Budget Digital Waiver.   • Shoot Location: Richmond, VA • Date Range: July 23 – 25 (Date TBD depending on role) • Session: SAG Scale – $783.10 • Other: SAG Fitting Work if applicable. • Use offered at… Read more »

Virginia – WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant – July 8-August 15 – $50 fee

The WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant is open for applications through August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm! Administered by Women in Film & Video, this program exists to support WIFV Members with the post-production of a short film (no longer than 15 minutes including credits). WIFV provides its members with opportunities to advance their filmmaking careers. Mark… Read more »

Virginia – Voiceover actor needed for short film – ASAP – Paid

Short film already in progress, is in immediate need for a seasoned/skilled Voiceover. The Role for “Grandma” marks a significant characterization of the Deep Down South “Big Momma” vocal capacity. She is the matriarch and backbone to those who know her, those who she loves. But she is tough!! In this film, she is: Cold,… Read more »

Richmond – 2024 Arts & Tech Summer Camp for teens – July 8-12 – FREE

Fashion Photography: Vision & Justice A week-long camp for high schoolers geared toward showing students how fashion photography can be used to engage in the global dialogue surrounding activism, representation, and cultural storytelling.  Led by Fashion Photographer LA Ricks and Stylist / OA Creative Arts & Culture Coordinator, Jon Cope.  Only 4 slots remain open. FOR: High… Read more »

Alexandria – 2024 Alexandria Film Festival accepting submissions- July 31st application deadline – Fee

The 2024 Alexandria Film Festival—their 18th annual!—will take place November 7-10, 2024, at locations across Alexandria. They are well into their film submission season which will continue throughout the summer. The extended deadline is July 31. This year they are seeking local, national, and international films that tell stories covering the following subject areas or… Read more »

RICHMOND – Casting Call for Short Films – June 28th – PAID

VCUarts Cinema Repertory Company “Primary Players” VCUarts Cinema 4 Non-Union Short Student Films Badge & Betrayal Capo Dei Capi Just Your Regular Sitcom Vice Verse  Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producers: Yossera Bouchtia & Kevin Gallagher Directing Faculty: Bill Badgley & Chelsea Burke Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting Associate: Carly Hough Day Rate: $144/d ay for… Read more »

Virginia – Summer Film Grant – June 30th Deadline – Application

Time is running out! If you need funding and support to complete or start your film, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Summer 2024 is still accepting applications—but the deadline is fast approaching. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to bring your unique vision to life. Application Deadline: June 30th, 2024 For over 32 years, From the Heart… Read more »

Richmond – Seeking Script “Doctor” to punch-up a TV Pilot – Summer 2024 – Paid

Seeking an established, credited screenplay writer to “punch-up” a fantasy, action screenplay for resubmission to blcklist.com. Currently at a score of 6 and need a score of 8 or 9…Think “Stranger Things” in SW Virginia… Does your “voice” represent the true spirit of Appalachia? Are you a native Virginian? Check out the website, http://thejacktales.com/ –… Read more »

Charlottesville – Teaching Specialist needed for film workshops – 8/1/2024 – Paid

ABOUT LIGHT HOUSE STUDIO We are a fantastic creative team committed to making Charlottesville a better place for all our citizens! Light House Studio equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through filmmaking. Located on Charlottesville’s bustling downtown mall in the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre, our staff… Read more »

Falls Church – A.I. Video Creation Seminar – June 12 – Free

Join City of Falls Church Independent Media to learn and see  how A.I. Applications can be adapted to your video creation needs, from producing instant messaging and commercials, to fully-fledged television and feature film projects, followed by a discussion about the pros and cons of A.I. visual magic while facing and embracing the inevitability of… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Casting for Short Film – June 17 – Paid

Short Film Auditions: June 17, 5 pm-6:30pm Address: Bayside Area Library, 936 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Casting featured actors for a short video film of Universal Sign Entertainment. (main characters Paid) Talent in the age range: ———————— Teen boy 16-18 years old, deaf, hard of hearing or CODA with knowledge of American Sign… Read more »

Lynchburg – casting call for student thesis film (short) – 9/3/24-9/12/24 – unpaid

Relentless Productions is seeking a talented male actor, aged 40-50, for a compelling role in our upcoming historical fiction short film set during the Civil War. This is a student film, and the role is unpaid. The film will shoot from September 3rd through September 12th, 2024, though the selected actor will only be required… Read more »

RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – MAY 2024 – PAID

CASTING CALL for Melee directed by Addison Dephillip. Our current filming dates are May 14th-17th. Logline: A shy girl navigates a Christian summer camp while exploring her sexuality and creating new friendships. Payment: Rates dependent on how much we fundraise, but payment is guaranteed. If interested, please email a current headshot and resume to [email protected]… Read more »

Roanoke – Casting Call for Student short Film – January-March 2024- Unpaid

“The Nose Knows” Casting Call Contact Information: [email protected], [email protected] Casting Audition Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNoECtjfs4O7gFReJ4SOHtMi0V0IUdUhx9AjlEo227lCTAFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Film: Hollins University Student Mystery/Horror Thesis Short Film Production Description: Florence is uncertain of her place in the world. She’s headed to a small town university to try to figure it out before she graduates. However, a spree of unsolved murders plagues the… Read more »

VIRTUAL – WIFV 2024 Mentorship Program Application – Deadline Jan 15 – MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

WIFV Seeking Mentees and Mentors for 2024 Mentorship Program! Applications are now being accepted from WIFV members seeking to be paired with an industry professional. You can apply to be paired with a mentor for a specific project or for general career mentorship. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or an experienced professional pivoting to a new… Read more »