Project Title: Family Farm RPG Format: Feature-length narrative (found footage / psychological horror) Production Type: Independent / Non-Union Location: Midlothian, VA Shoot Window: 06/15/26 – 06/26/26 Rate: $125 Director/Producer: Christopher Okamuro OK-A Media Storyline: Austin, a media student in college, and Kylee, his aspiring news anchor girlfriend, document a strange, long lost video game for… Read more »
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Fairfax – Screening of indie film – March 28th – Free
ECHOES OF DREAD makes its theatrical premiere this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Experience it the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen. For more info about the film, visit: https://markhyde.com/echoes-of-dread/ 10:30 a.m. this Saturday March 28th 2026 University Mall Theatres 10659-A Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22032 ***The Virginia Film Office is not… Read more »
03.26.26
Lori Russell
Hampton and Newport News – Crew call for student production – May 2026 – Unpaid
KayP Unscripted Productions LLC is currently seeking dedicated and passionate crew members for the upcoming independent film Shattered Trust, filming in Newport News & Hampton, Virginia. We are specifically looking for: SCRIPT SUPERVISOR (Immediate Need) Seeking an experienced Script Supervisor to join the production of Shattered Trust Must be available to begin immediately, with first… Read more »
03.23.26
Lori Russell
Northern Virginia – Casting call for short film – April & May 2026 – Paid
703 Entertainment is casting for an upcoming short film set to start production between late April and early May, we are looking for an Asian actress to play the role of Keira who is an Witty, observant, and effortlessly charismatic, the kind of person who can turn any situation into a story. She masks her… Read more »
03.23.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for indie feature – June 2026 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Actors to Lead a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Feature Shooting in Richmond, VA 6/4-6/30 Pig Path SAG-AFTRA ULB Feature Open to Union and Non-Union Actors Production Company: Can’t Hide Money Productions Director: Brian Landis Producer: Vivian Owen Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman Casting Associate: Carly Hough 1st round via… Read more »
03.20.26
Lori Russell
Herndon – NOVA VPA Headshot Masterclass – March 30th – Register
The Virginia Production Alliance NoVA District invites you to a Masterclass Headshot event! Join us for an evening of fun with industry professionals and a chance to network with VPA District leadership and members. This event is free for VPA and SAG-AFTRA members! A great headshot can make all the difference. But what separates a… Read more »
03.20.26
Lori Russell
Hampton – Casting call for history museum project – April & May 2026 – Paid
Seeking talent for Hampton History Museum project – NU – Various locations – April & May 2026 Greetings everyone! NEW PROJECT JUST IN! Self tape submissions ARE REQUIRED for consideration for this project at this time. We have been asked to cast for the upcoming Hampton History Museum film. Here is what we know/need: About… Read more »
03.19.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – VPA AI for Good with Craig Martin event – March 24th – Register
Virginia Production Alliance Event AI for Good with Craig Martin These are interesting times for creatives. We are facing all kinds of obstacles, yet we are resilient as storytellers and have been for millennia. Artificial Intelligence is the latest technology threatening our ability to earn a living as media professionals. But, just like every other… Read more »
03.19.26
Lori Russell
Charlottesville – Casting for Student Short Film – March 21-22 – Unpaid
“Stretches” Written & Directed by: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: After a devastating tennis tournament loss, fifteen-year-old Sam endures a strained journey back home with his father, Jack. Filming Dates: March 21-22, 2026 (Charlottesville, VA) Casting Call: SAM (male, 14–17, any race) A talented but emotionally burdened young tennis player. Quiet, introspective, and carrying the heavy… Read more »
03.19.26
Lori Russell
Virginia – Casting call for music video – March 16-18 – Paid
Seeking Talent for Music Video shoot – NU – March 16 – 18 – Multiple locations in VA Greetings everyone! ADJUST PAY RATES AND DATES ADDED! Here is what we know/need: Seeking talent for upcoming music video production as follows: Shoot Dates: See below by role Locations anticipated: Lorton, Farmville, Hopewell, Ashland, and Buckingham, VA (we will… Read more »
03.13.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – March 20-22 – Paid
VCUarts Research Grant Awardee & Filmmaker Poppy Friske is seeking 1 local to RVA Actor for a non-union student short film shooting in Richmond, Virginia March 20th-22nd, 2026. Forgetting, and Other Deadly Weapons Non-Union Student Short Film Director: Poppy Friske Faculty Producer: Nile Price Rate: $125/DAY Looking for 1 role to complete the cast. Storyline:… Read more »
03.12.26
Lori Russell
Williamsburg – 2026 Ampersand Festival – March 16-22 – Free
The 2026 Ampersand Festival offers many opportunities for the Virginia Film Community, the week of March 16th-22nd. For a full list of their virtual and in-person workshops, please visit this link. https://www.ampersandfestival.com/summit The festival’s Industry Summit features professional workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions with special guests and W&M alumni. These events offer attendees the opportunity… Read more »
03.10.26
Lori Russell
Chesterfield – Casting call for commercial – April 1st – Paid
The Marketing Department at 12 On Your Side is seeking four NON-UNION actors for a PAID COMMERCIAL SHOOT held on April 1st in Chesterfield County. The commercial is for a local family law firm in the metro-Richmond area and will be broadcast on local television networks. ROLES: Male #1: (40-50) Down on his luck man… Read more »
03.10.26
Lori Russell
Charlottesville – Creative Director needed at light house studio – ASAP – Paid
CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT LIGHT HOUSE STUDIO February 2026 https://lighthousestudio.org/careers 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… Read more »
02.26.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting Call for VCU Spec Spot – March 21st – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 6 Local to RVA Actors for a VCU Brandcenter Spec Spot shooting in Richmond, VA on March 21st, 2026 Ice Breakers THE DELIGHTFULLY WEIRD, VERY AWKWARD, FAMILY PORTRAIT VCU Brandcenter Non-Union – for Portfolios and festivals only, will not be aired Ice Breakers – THE WEIRD, VERY AWKWARD, FAMILY PORTRAIT… Read more »
02.24.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – WIFV Happy Hour – March 10th – RSVP
Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – March 10th Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. Tuesday, March 10, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Event organized by Virginia Bertholet… Read more »
02.24.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – March 2026 – Unpaid
CASTING CALL — “MALADAPTIVE” (Student Short Film | VCU Production) Casting for Maladaptive, a student short film exploring obsession, fantasy, and jealousy through the perspective of a socially isolated high school senior whose romantic daydreams begin to fracture her reality. Shoot Dates: March 27–29, 2026 (Richmond, VA area) Roles Casting: Genna (Lead), Olivia (Supporting), Eli… Read more »
02.23.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for spec commercial projects – March 2026 – Paid
SEEKING TALENT FOR SPEC COMMERCIAL PROJECTS- NU – RICHMOND VA – March Greetings everyone! We are working with VCU Brand Center on some Spec Commercials for Masterclass and VRBO. This is an award winning team and some of their accolades include: Spotify spot we recently did received a Communication Arts Award, and our U-Haul spot received an Applied… Read more »
02.20.26
Lori Russell
Charlottesville – EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS – FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026 – Registration Fee
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH WORKSHOPS!! EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026! CHARLOTTESVILLE VA! Choose from FEBRUARY 28 OR MARCH 21 –Basic (Beginning) Equestrian – 9 am (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 11 am –Advanced Equestrian – 12 noon (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 2 pm EXCITING NEWS! We… Read more »
02.17.26
Lori Russell
Occoquan – Casting call for photoshoot – 2/28/26 – Paid
Calling all black male and female models 55+ years old! You are needed for a photoshoot and documentary. PHOTOGRAPHIE has an immediate need for and is actively seeking black mature models of any body types for artistic photoshoot on black sexuality and inclusion in corresponding documentary to round out our collection. WE HAVE HAD A… Read more »
02.10.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student film – March 2026 – Unpaid
VCU Student Film Logline: Two siblings, with very different coping mechanisms, face a tragic event involving their parents. Roles: Winona – Late teens to early 20s, Native American/Latinx. Aloof and stone-faced, does what she can to not let any emotions get to her. Shiloh – 20s, Native American/Latinx. Winona’s older brother. Very caring over Winona,… Read more »
02.04.26
Lori Russell
Hampton Roads – Casting call for independent feature – Spring 2026 – Paid
WE are Casting for new and expanded roles for the Sequel to THE SILENT CRISIS MOVIE: TARGETED. Auditions will take place in Spring 2026. “Early Development Casting” Auditions will be held in person ONLY to ensure strong performances and authentic connection. Audition materials and character sides will be released in 2026 to registered applicants. Casting… Read more »
01.30.26
Lori Russell
New Castle – Cadence Theatre Pipeline writers retreat – March 26-29 – Tuition
Richmond’s Cadence Theatre is holding Pipeline 2026, their annual stage & screen writers retreat. This includes 6 professionals with workshops and one-on-one sessions covering writing & producing. Participants will explore how different environments can influence their stories—and how their inimitable vision brings them to life. In addition to generous independent writing time, the retreat features… Read more »
01.29.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – VPA State of the Industry event re-scheduled – February 25th – Register
The Richmond District has rescheduled our State of the Industry event to February 25th. We look forward to seeing everyone at Hardywood on February 25th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration is still open. Grab your spot, register here! When: February 25th – 6:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Hardywood Craft Brewery – 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond,… Read more »
01.29.26
Lori Russell
