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Hampton Roads – Regent University Student Film Seeking Actors – March 29-31 – Unpaid

Regent University student film, Tailor-Made, is seeking actors. Unpaid. OPEN CASTING CALL Title: TAILOR-MADE Genre: Drama/Commercial Logline: A fiercely passionate clothing designer will stop at nothing to revive the glory of his Father’s tailor shop. Shooting dates: March 29 -31 (Some cast have half days) Characters: Craig. 20-30 Lead. Male. Any ethnicity. Non-paid.  Craig is an ambitious young… Read more »

D.C. – D.C. Independent Film Festival – Feb 14-19 – Tickets

As the oldest independent film festival in Washington, the DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) has a storied history of presenting extraordinary films. They have showcased cutting edge features, shorts and documentaries on every subject from every country with every budget and subject imaginable. Website: https://dciff-indie.org/ Full Schedule: https://dciff-indie.org/2018-festival-schedule/ One Day Pass: $60 Two Day Pass: $100 All Access Pass:… Read more »

D.C. – Casting Female Actor – Feb 23 – $350 for the day

FLOWSTATE Films is casting a non-speaking role for a non-profit fundraising video for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.   They are looking for a caucasian female between the ages of 30-45 If interested, please submit at least 2 head shots with different looks and your acting resume. This is a 1-day shoot tentatively scheduled… Read more »

Richmond – RVA Environmental Film Festival – Feb 5-18 – Free

Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival February 5-18, 2018, the Enrichmond Foundation, the Sierra Club – Falls of the James Group, the Capital Region Land Conservancy and Viridiant will partner to present the Eighth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival. The festival takes place at locations across the city and Chesterfield County including the University of Richmond, VCU, public libraries, The Visual Arts Center, The Byrd… Read more »

Statewide – Roy W. Dean Film Grant – Deadline April 30

Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2018 Roy W. Dean Film Grant.  Founded in 1993, the Roy W. Dean Grant is awarded to filmmakers with unique films that contribute to society.  The Spring grant winner will receive $3,500 cash and $30,000 in film services to shoot and finish their project.    Deadline for… Read more »

Richmond – Casting for TV Pilot – Callbacks Feb 13 – Paid

Anne Chapman Casting & Park Group / Juicy Films are seeking actors for 3 Series Regular roles for TV Pilot shooting in Richmond, VA.     MAGIC SHED, Non-Union, Television Pilot   Shoot Dates: 8 days in March, exact dates TBD Shoot Location: Richmond, Virginia Audition Dates: First round self tapes only, Callback February 13th, 2018… Read more »

Arlington – Directing Homeland: Meet Lesli Linka Glatter – Feb. 17 – Fee

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Founders Hall (George Mason University) Room 134, 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA Lesli Linka Glatter, director of the Showtime drama HOMELAND, will join WIFV and FAVS/George Mason on Saturday, February 17 at 4:00 pm to discuss her television/film career and what she sees as the future of storytelling.  Of… Read more »

D.C. – Narrative Directors Roundtable – Feb. 5 – Fee

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW, Washington D.C. How do you tell a story in just 90 seconds?  Join the Narrative Directors Roundtable and learn some tips and tricks from Zahra Shahhatami. William R. Coughlan will be screening three of his award-winning shorts and share his experiences in… Read more »

Richmond – Casting for Geico Commercial – deadline Feb 2 – Paid

SpangTV Casting is searching for a diverse group of actors/actresses for several exciting GEICO commercials! Client: GEICO Agency: The Martin Agency Shoot Location: Richmond, Virginia Submission Deadline: Friday, February 2nd at 5pm Shoot Dates: Tuesday, February 6th and/or Wednesday, February 7th Pay: $400-$500/day Usage: 1 yr use and unlimited lifts *Note: There will be no… Read more »

Arlington – Crew call for film – Feb. 20-26 and April 2-8 – Paid

Production title: Block Island Production Type: Independent, Microbudget Film Project length: Feature Film (80 minutes) Project format: 16:9 HD Production location: Arlington, VA Production Company: Reels on the Bus Director: Jeffrey Douglas Producer: Leila Borazjani, Maura Monahan Shooting Location: Arlington, VA Email: [email protected] Compensation: Yes, see details below Please send resume to [email protected] Currently in… Read more »

D.C. – Business Seeking Videographer – Paid

A DC business is looking for a  videographer to assist with a few self tapes for actors periodically.   Each taping takes about 1 hour.  Paid.  Flexible schedule.  Will be needed when actors need a tape.  If not available, no problem.  Just submit when you are. For more info and to submit please text or call… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Informal Networking event with the VPA – Jan 30 – Free

Date and Time: Tuesday, Jan 30th from 6:30pm to 9pm Location: Dave and Busters, 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 They will have 50 power cards with unlimited video game play for VPA members who bring non-member guests in the film industry, one card for the member and one for the guest. First come, First serve.… Read more »

D.C. – Casting Call for Transgender Voice Over Talent – Feb 2 – Paid

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for a voice over talent for a Non-Union industrial recording sometime before June 2018 in the DC Metro Area.   Narrator – Transgender talent. Any gender, any ethnicity, voice sounds 30s-50s. Instructional and authoritative but friendly voice.   For consideration or for more information please email [email protected] with your headshot/resume and an audio or video… Read more »

Maryland – Casting Call for Commercial – Jan. 29 – Paid

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for background talent for a commercial filming in Annapolis, MD on Monday, January 29. 2018. We are currently looking for the following types: Male or female, any ethnicity, 20s-40s, 5’4-5’9 For consideration or for more information please email [email protected] with your headshot and resume. Please put “Non-Union Extras Casting” in… Read more »

Harrisonburg – Seeking Make Up Artist – Jan. 26 – Paid

Seeking a makeup artist for a one-day studio shoot for a 30 second commercial production in Harrisonburg, VA, Friday January 26th, 8:30 a.m. call time, $400 budget.   Please submit contact info and relevant work examples to [email protected] to discuss more details.

Norfolk, VA – Background Actors for Feature Film – Feb 12 – Paid

  They are seeking Union and Non Union extras for their upcoming film Last Moment of Clarity. Its a SAG low budget film. Where/When: Shooting in Norfolk, VA from Feb 12th to March 16th Looking for: Local hire only Seeking 1 Male and 1 Female Stand in Must be available for duration of film Ages… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for athletic Female – Jan 27 – Paid

Casting for a short film starring Denzel Whitaker, looking for an actress who could pass for an athletic high school student. Must be 18 or older. Date: Saturday, Jan 27th Paid: $100 for half a day Contact: Kent Lamm, [email protected] This casting call has been verified by the Virginia Film Office.

Falls Church – NYC to DC Casting Director Masterclass – March 17 – Fee

ACTORS (adults & kids) – Moonlit Wings is bringing you PILOT SEASON PREP with incredible VIP’s directly from NYC to DC on March 17, 2018 Meet two Award-winning NY Casting Directors Jen Rudin (former Disney casting executive & author of “Confessions of a Casting Director), Barry Shapiro (cast over 8500+ commercials) and prominent VA Talent… Read more »

DC – Rosebud Film Festival – Jan 26-28 – Ticketed

The Rosebud Film Festival features 34 moving films in three days, from January 26-28, 2018. Screenings will be shown in themed blocks, focusing on profiles, portraits, and relationships. Tickets: $15 per block, or purchased at $40 for an All Access Weekend Pass Location: All film screenings will be held at the Miracle Theater in DC,… Read more »

Richmond – RVA Filmmakers Showcase 3 – Jan 21 – Ticketed

The final event of the first season of the RVA Filmmakers Showcase Date and Time: Sunday, January 21 Doors open for networking at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Showcase at 6:00 p.m.  Location: Visual Arts Center, 1812 W. Main St. in Richmond Tickets: Admission is $5, or $3 for VPA members. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.… Read more »

Norfolk – Casting for Feature Film – Jan 20 – Paid

METALWORK PICTURES presents LAST MOMENT OF CLARITY Starts: 02/12/2018 | Loc: Norfolk VA Exec. Producer: Andrew Levitas Supervising Producer: Stephen Israel Writer: James and Colin Krisel Director: James Krisel and Colin Krisel Casting Company: Cox Casting Casting Director: S.D. Cox Audition Dates: 01/20/2018 Callback Dates: week of Jan 22nd Email: [email protected] Audition Submissions Due By: 01/20/2018,… Read more »

Richmond – Seeking Director of Photography for Feature Film – March-May – Paid

Remember Tommy Productions is currently seeking a Director of Photography for our crowdfunded feature film “People Don’t Die in the Comics Anymore”. The position is paid, at a flat rate of $600 for the whole project–willing to negotiate. Production will take place primarily on weekends beginning of March through mid-May in Richmond, VA.  An ideal… Read more »

Washington DC/ Baltimore-Jan 16-Scholarship

The deadline to apply for the 2018 Docs In Progress Fellowship is midnight tonight (Tuesday, January 16). Now in its sixth year, this program provides up to ten documentary filmmakers from across the Washington DC/Baltimore Metro area a dedicated peer group and professional development opportunities, including a trip to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.… Read more »