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Richmond – Casting Call for student film – November 2023 – Unpaid

Looking to cast two main characters for the short film MAGNUM OPUS in Richmond this November – this is an unpaid, non-union student film. Please email [email protected] if you are interested, and put the character you want to audition for in the subject line. Description: MAGNUM OPUS follows Saint, a college student who begins researching… Read more »

Charlottesville – Filmmaker Panels at the Virginia Film Festival – October 28th – Free

The VAFF hosts a series of panel discussions on Saturday of the Festival. All panels are free, unticketed events. Please arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before the listed start time to find a seat. Link to Panel Lineup: https://virginiafilmfestival.org/panels/ THE LAST OF US – PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 AM Irving Theater in… Read more »

Richmond – Production Assistant needed for commercial – Oct. 30th & 31st – Paid

Hello! My name is Varun Chharia, I’m a production manager for an upcoming commercial shoot in Richmond, VA on October 30th to 31st. I’m currently looking for a production assistant who can be there each day as it will be 10 hours each and it is a paid shoot. We do need you to be… Read more »

Richmond – Crew call for student webseries – March 2024 – Unpaid

Seeking crew for a student-led fantasy webseries shooting in Richmond and Midlothian, VA (sometimes on Brightpoint Community College campus). Main priority at the moment is writers and editors, but any and every type of crew is welcome to apply. Pilot will shoot in March of 2024. Please contact [email protected] for application information, series details, or… Read more »

Richmond – Gaffer needed for short film – Nov. 5th & 6th – Paid

The Virginia Screenwriters Forum is seeking an experienced Gaffer for our inaugural short film production, “MAGGIE CAMPBELL”, written by Eric Carlson and directed by Adam Lapallo and Rachel Weatherly. Position is paid $150 a day for two days ($300 total). Experience with black and white cinematography preferred. If interested, please contact Adam Lapallo at [email protected]

Powhatan – Casting call for student thesis film – Oct. 26th & 27th – Unpaid

Looking to cast for one role. The role is a friend of a main character in a comedy short film. The film is set at a party that is country/western/cowboy themed, and the majority of the film takes place in a barn around a poker game. I’m looking for someone who can be lively and… Read more »

Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Film Frightmares Social – October 24th – Free

Let’s get spooky! Join your local film community at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond on Tuesday, October 24th, to share ideas, make new connections, and learn about horror filmmaking in Richmond! Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main St. Richmond, VA 23220 6pm-8pm Guest Speakers: Lowrie Fawley: The Magic of Horror Film Festival… Read more »

Harrisonburg – Casting call for student film – Weekends between 10/18-11/19 – Unpaid

CASTING CALL – “Behind Closed Doors” Director: James Crowley – https://jcrowley576304357.wordpress.com/ Producers: Jared Briscoe, Joe Grace, Rocco Bifferato Casting: Bethanie Richters & James Crowley Log Line: A group of friends meet up at their local diner before they attend a friend’s party. When they return to the diner a few days later, everything has changed.… Read more »

Floyd – Director of Photography needed for small business workshop – November 4th – Paid

Seeking Director of Photography for Sat, Nov 4 2023, 4:30-7 PM Walker Consulting Works Presents: Small Business Workshop, Floyd VA Venue: The JuneBug Center Theater Professionals and students welcome! Do you have an eye for quality ‘TEDTalk’ style ‘filming’? Please submit your media samples and bio through the Artist Submission form: https://www.walkerconsultingworks.com/artist-submission Event Producer, Elizabeth… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for feature film – 1/15/24-3/15/24 – Paid

Seeking actors for a feature film shooting in Richmond, Virginia between January and March of 2024 (filming will be 3 consecutive weeks within that timeframe). Saturnalia is an Italian-style Giallo film set in 1980 at a boarding school for wayward youth. The three main characters are: Miriam: 17/18 years old, brown/black hair, big doe eyes,… Read more »

Reston – Actors and Make-up artist needed for short film – Oct/Nov – Paid

Seeking actors and makeup artist for a sci-fi short-film shooting Oct-Nov in the North VA area. The film deals with themes of transcendence, futurism, and multidimensions. Casting for two acting roles and one Makeup Artist crew position. Roles: Lead – African/African-American Male, 25-35 yrs old, any height Supporting – BIPOC Female, 20-36 yrs old, any… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – November 2-5 – Paid

A Piece of Us is a student senior thesis film currently in production that follows Shai (24), a reserved writer struggling with writer’s block, as he meets and interacts with a stranger, Mia (23), an outgoing, inspiring artist stuck in a 9 to 5. We are currently looking for two actors to play the two… Read more »

Middleburg – Middleburg Film Festival Tickets now on sale – Oct. 19th-22nd – Tickets

Please go to our website at middleburgfilm.org to buy tickets (or use our mobile app linked below) to view this year’s film slate and schedule. We hope you agree that there’s lots of great films to choose from. If your first choice for a specific date/time is sold out, we encourage you to consider another film. Often, a… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for student thesis film – October 28th – Unpaid

No Return is a senior thesis student film currently in pre production, and we are seeking to cast 3 lead roles and 1 supporting role. Acting experience of any kind is preferred, but not required. Production begins October 28th, (with more dates in November TBA) and will take place in Richmond, VA. Specific dates and… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student short film – 9/30-10/1 – Unpaid

Seeking child actors for a family drama short film. A 5-8-minute short film about children home alone on a busy school night learning to overcome the challenges of making dinner and completing their homework without their mother present. Anh: A female or male lead (appearing 10-13) in a slice-of-life drama, who plays the role of… Read more »

Charlottesville & Richmond – Assistant needed for short film – Week of Oct. 23rd – Paid

Hello, I’m producing a short educational film about my enslaved ancestor, Matilda Lewis Threlkeld and historical truth-telling today. We have a great crew and a great director, Loria King. We’re in need of an assistant, African American preferred given the film’s subject matter. The assistant will be paid $15 per hour for 10 hours per… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for Fine Art Photography Shoot – November 4th – Paid

Fine Artist seeks models over 18, no upper age limit to participate in a new project concerning identity, social media, and AI.  My goal is to show the work resulting from these images, which will include both photographs and large oil paintings, nationally/internationally.  Modeling, Acting, or Dance experience helpful but not strictly necessary. Must be… Read more »

Buckroe Beach – Casting call for student thesis film – Oct. 20th-22nd – Paid

Meet You, to Find Me is a student thesis film, and we are working on fundraising to ensure compensation for our leads. Exact compensation to be discussed. We posted a casting call previously, but after overwhelming submissions for Andrew and Elizabeth, we are now focusing on casting for our co-lead, Grandmother. Filming for scenes with… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Casting Call for corporate video – September 25th – Paid

**Casting Call** What: Looking for a variety of talent to play healthcare workers and patients in a corporate video. Where:Filming will take place in the Hampton Roads area. When: Time commitment will be 2-3 hours on one single day during the week of September 25th. How much: Pay will be $100 – $200 depending upon… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student short film – September 29th/30th – Unpaid

Seeking child actors for a family drama short film. A 5-8-minute short film about children home alone on a busy school night learning to overcome the challenges of making dinner and completing their homework without their mother present. Anh: A child female lead (appearing 10-12) in a slice-of-life drama, who plays the role of a… Read more »

Richmond & Buckroe Beach – Casting Call for Student thesis film – Oct 20th-22nd – Paid

Meet You, to Find Me is a student thesis film, and we are working on fundraising to ensure compensation for our leads Andrew, Grandmother, and Elizabeth. Filming will be taking place for two days in Richmond, VA and one day in Buckroe Beach, VA. Filming will be Friday October 20th – October 22nd. Exact dates… Read more »

Harrisonburg/Northern Virginia – Casting Call for student production – October 2023 – Unpaid

“Red Crocodile” Writer: Trey Jordan Producers: Alison Pataky, Ellie Fenza, & Trey Jordan Log-line: Devastated by the sudden loss of her brother, Tiger Lily is thrust into a perilous underworld of her mafia family legacy. Special Note: We invite individuals of all ethnic backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexualities to audition. We are open to explore… Read more »

Charlottesville/Richmond – Casting Call for Independent feature Film – 9/24-10/12 – Paid

Seeking non-union background performers for a feature film shooting around the Charlottesville/Richmond area. “Do Us Part” is an R-Rated (but heartwarming) romantic comedy about three college, Rose, Mark, and Ryan, when Rose–Ryan’s unrequited love from college–shows up to his wedding to profess her love, and Mark, the lascivious best man, must keep the show on… Read more »

Northern Virginia – Casting call for student thesis film – 9/30-10/8 – Unpaid

My name is Parker Haller and I’m a senior at George Mason University, working on my senior thesis short film. “I Need Somebody” is about a popular social media influencer who hides his depression behind his online persona. I’m casting the two leads. Robert Hampshire is charismatic and lively, but privately he is solemn and… Read more »