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Charlottesville – Adrenaline Film Project Screening – November 10th – Tickets

The 20th Adrenaline Film Project: 12 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours Light House Studio looks forward to sharing the work of this year’s filmmakers with the local community. We invite you to purchase your tickets today for the Adrenaline Film Project Screening on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00pm at the Vinegar… Read more »

Fairfax – Post Production Coordinator needed at George Mason University – December 18th – Paid

Post-Production Coordinator, George Mason University, Film and Video Studies About the Department: Film and Video Studies offers courses leading to a BA in Film and Video with optional pathways in directing and producing, cinematography, editing, sound, and screenwriting. The Program coordinates (and co-coordinates) a series of public film screenings and events, student showcases, and a… Read more »

Charlottesville – Casting Call for student short film – November 2024 – Unpaid

“Breathe” Directors: Kenneth Nguyen and Jaden Annan Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds himself struggling to navigate his grief after the funeral. While coming to terms with his own feelings, he must also bear his father’s anger and his sister’s innocence, hoping to somehow find a… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – November 2024 – Unpaid

Casting for LITTLE BOY BLUE, a narrative, student short film. To be shot at a location in Richmond (still location scouting). It is unpaid, though food and beverages will be provided. STORYLINE: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as a straight black man. But when a homicide occurs at a local drag club,… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for Student film – November 15-17 – Paid

CASTING CALL for student film – “NOT MY NAME” LOGLINE – A rebellious teenager and her mother must put their fractured bond aside to escape the girl’s corrupt father—a ruthless cop who will stop at nothing to bring them back and make them face his own brand of justice. Seeking: Rui – (18 – 25)… Read more »

Virginia Beach – Casting call for training video – 10/24-11/5 – Paid

Casting a male 20-40 Caucasian for a teleprompter shoot for an internal training video. Pay is $350 for a half day shoot. To submit please email [email protected] with your headshot, a current selfie, and a phone number we can reach you. This casting will require a self tape.

Richmond – Casting call for student short film – November 2024 – Unpaid

This is a short queer film that follows the lives of two high school best friends, Gwen and Marlo, after two years apart. Gwen’s mom, Sherry, is the catalyst for bringing the girls back together as she gives Marlo the acceptance she doesn’t receive in her own home. Roles needed: SHERRY: Gwen’s mom, between ages… Read more »

Charlottesville – Casting call for the Adrenaline Film Project – October 2024 – Unpaid

We are excited to share that our actor call is open for the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! This narrative filmmaking workshop challenges filmmakers to pitch, write, film, and edit a short film in 72 hours, with approximately 2-3 actors per film. Join us for a premiere of the completed films featuring an award ceremony where… Read more »

Fries – Casting call for short film – November 2024 – Paid

CASTING CALL I’m casting an Ultra Low Budget short film shooting in Fries, Virginia in early November. Birdie is a coming of age film about love, loss and longing, set in the aftermath of the Biafran war. It follows a war displaced Nigerian family (a mother and her two teenage daughters) in the summer of… Read more »

Hampton & Norfolk – Crew call for student film – November 2024 – Unpaid

Little Boy Blue Directed by Nya Wilson Hi all! I’m looking for crew positions on my student thesis film LITTLE BOY BLUE. The positions are unpaid, though food (not just pizza lol) and beverages will be provided. Also, ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY ME. Synopsis: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as… Read more »

Fries – Crew still needed for short film – November 2024 – Paid

Hey, Happy Fall! I’m crewing up for a short film that shoots in Fries, Virginia this November and looking to fill the last few spots on the crew! Looking for locals to the area – i.e Fries, VA, Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC or anyone who can WORK AS A LOCAL PLEASE. If you’re interested… Read more »

Alexandria – Alexandria Film Festival – November 7-10 – Tickets

The Alexandria Film Festival brings four days of high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the historic port city of Alexandria, Virginia.  The Festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an internationally recognized travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital. The 18th annual Alexandria Film… Read more »

Dillwyn – Casting call for student film – October 24th-27th – Unpaid

This is a student supernatural thriller folktale shooting in Dillwyn, VA at a private lake property. Food and housing will be covered, and we can reimburse gas. Zoom casting. Story: A hunter risks everything to save his friend from a malevolent spirit known as The Witherman, tracking the elusive being into another realm. Trapped in… Read more »

Fries – Crew Call for short film – November 2024 – Paid

ISO: SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, KEY PA, 1st AD, KEY GRIP, GAFFER, GRIP/ELECTRIC SWING, SOUND MIXER/BOOM OP, KEY HMU {FRIES, VA || DURHAM, NC || CHARLOTTE, NC in November} Hey, Happy Fall! I’m crewing up for a short film that shoots in Fries, Virginia this November and looking to fill the last few spots on the crew!… Read more »

Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Sound for picture event – October 22nd – Register

Richmond District Meeting: Sound for Picture! Understanding Elements of Immersive Audio for Film When: October 22nd – 6:00 PM Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 For more details and to register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5905957

Statewide – Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student filmmakers now accepting submissions – Nov 30th Deadline – Application Fee

We are excited to announce the return of the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers, now accepting submissions for its second year! Sponsored by the top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, the grant seeks student filmmakers who are creating unique, compelling, socially impactful films that make a difference to society on a budget of $50,000 or less. Submission Deadline: November 30,… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – November 2024 – Unpaid

Genre: Drama Short Synopsis: Jane, an aspiring filmmaker, runs into an old washed up producer(Cline) in an elevator on her way to work when the elevator runs into technical difficulties, during the outage, Jane attempts to pitch a film to Cline. Shoot dates/location: 3-5 days, Shooting In November (Dates TBD)(Likely Weekends), Possibly Early January shoots,… Read more »

Charlottesville – Virginia Film Festival Tickets now on sale – Oct 30th-Nov 3rd – Tickets

Tickets for the 37th Annual Virginia Film Festival are now on sale! This event takes place October 30th – November 3rd, 2024 Tickets for many popular programs sell quickly – get yours while you can! For tickets and more information, visit Tickets – Virginia Film Festival

Charlottesville – Casting call for student short film – Oct 19th & 20th – 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. Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds himself struggling to navigate his grief after the funeral.… Read more »

Virginia Beach – Casting call for insurance company broadcast – Oct. 28th & 29th – Paid

Good afternoon! We are casting for an upcoming shoot for an insurance company. This will be 2 days, the first day will be a VO session (will take an hour) and the second day will be video (will take about 3 hours). This casting will require a self tape. Roles: Insurance agent: Age 25-60 Males… Read more »

Charlottesville – Crew call for lighthouse student film – October 2024 – Unpaid & Deferred

Lighthouse Adrenaline Film Project 72hr Comp 10/7-10/2024 Hey! My names Nicole, and I’m a director looking for general crew and a producer to join my team for an exciting 72hr film project what will screen in front of award winning industry professionals. I’m looking for people with experience primarily in sound, producing, and editing, but… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student short film – January 2025 – Unpaid

Looking for two queer woman in their 20s. Casting for a short narrative student film. Zuri and Lilly have been best friends since they were 10 and have never talked about anything more. When Zuri tells Lilly she’s moving their lovely life seems to fall apart. A snippet into life and what it truly means… Read more »

Harrisonburg – Casting call for student short film – Oct & Nov 2024 – Unpaid

“Reflection” Written & Directed By Andrew Poerksen Edited By Dani Ellsworth Cinematography By Jaden Wolfe Assisted By Ethan Genz Casting By Bethanie Richters Log Line: A college student, on the verge of graduating, is constantly stalked by a silent, dark figure that ultimately leads to damaging realizations. Non-Union student short film shooting on the weekends… Read more »