The Virginia Film Office announced the three winners of the 2024 Virginia Screenwriting Competition. The annual event, founded in 1989, was created to promote Virginia’s in-state talent and encourage aspiring screenwriters. The winners and their screenplays, all feature-length, are Gina DeAngelis (Williamsburg) for The Knocking at the Marsh, Kenneth Maitland (Richmond) for Lynnhaven, and Kayla… Read more »

Angela Boehm Casting is casting REAL people for a new faith-based documentary, He Gets Us. SEEKING: We want people from EVERY walk of life to tell us: What are you sick of? Depression? Rising rent? Healthcare costs? Technology? Social Judgement? Anything! Eight (8) people will be chosen for this project. PAY:  $1200 for a 3-4… Read more »

Casting call for narrative short film, Foxhole. Paid position. Location: Locust Dale, Virginia Shoot date: Oct 22, 2024 Looking for white woman between 55 – 75 years old. No dialogue, but significant screen time. More info on the project: Foxhole follows a stoic and meditative groundskeeper who hopes to find reprieve from a dark past… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! Applications are now open for teams. The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking workshop in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned… Read more »

New Hanover Church is sponsoring a  FREE special pre-release showing of “A Case For Love” at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA on Monday September 16th at 6:30pm The film is a heartfelt, moving documentary showing the power of unselfish love.  Film director Brian Ide will present an exclusive and free pre-release showing of his… Read more »

The Indie Short Film Series is thrilled to announce its upcoming installment at the historic Vinegar Hill Theatre on Saturday, September 21st, at 7:30 PM. This exciting event, sponsored by Lifeview Marketing & Visuals and co-sponsored by Jim McVay & Sita Aldrete, promises an evening of captivating storytelling through a selection of 7-9 independent international… Read more »

Psychology in Film will take place on August 17th at the Byrd Theatre (2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221) in Richmond, Virginia from 1pm-4pm. The event will showcase a collection of award-winning films with psychological themes. Afterward, a panel discussion will take place with neuroscientists and filmmakers to explore the use of film in raising awareness and… Read more »

This Thursday, Light House Studio in Charlottesville, VA will host producer and studio exec Jocelyn Diaz (House of the Dragon) for a special discussion at the Vinegar Hill Theatre. This ‘Meet the Filmmakers’ event is open to the public/pay what you can. Thursday, June 27 (6-7:30 pm). Want to know what it takes to get… Read more »

There will be a screening June 8, 2024 of Virginia-filmed action-packed romantic comedy Toxic at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond, VA. The project, helmed by Virginia filmmakers, shot in the Central VA area. “Get ready for a hilarious rollercoaster of emotions in Toxic, where love and laughter collide in this dark comedy.” Join us at… Read more »

– Light House Studio is excited to announce that Director Tim Story and Cinematographer Larry Blanford will be joining us for a special discussion on April 28th at the Vinegar Hill Theatre.  This unique Meet the Filmmakers event is open to the public and pay what you can. Story and Blanford will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of… Read more »

Casting Notice:  Adherence testimonial Casting Director: Henry Jäderlund  Filming Location: Richmond VA  Compensation: $450/8 NU Tentative Film Dates: April 2024  Accepting All Submissions  SEEKING  (BG) Wednesday April 24th 2024 Location: (RICHMOND VA) Seeking Two Diverse Females Age Range : 18-22 (BFOQ)  Friday April 26th 2024 Location: (RICHMOND VA) Seeking Caucasian Female Age Range 55-65 (BFOQ): To… Read more »

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Universal Pictures’ Pharrell Williams Project to Film in Virginia RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that an upcoming untitled Pharrell Williams feature film from Universal Pictures will film throughout Central and Coastal Virginia this spring and summer. The coming-of-age musical is set in Virginia Beach in the summer of… Read more »

CASTING DIRECTOR SEEKS EXPERIENCED DANCERS AND BACKGROUND ARTISTS FOR MOVIE SHOOTING IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Chad Darnell Casting is currently accepting local submissions for experienced dancers and background artists (extras)  for an upcoming movie. Seeking versatile male and female dancers (Causcasian, Black/ AA/ Mixed)  ages 18-40 for dance sequences in the film. Seeking men, women and children of all ethnicities… Read more »

The Indie Short Film Festival, a new film festival scheduled in Central Virginia, will take place on March 22-24, 2024 in the heart of downtown Charlottesville. The festival will include up to 100 international and domestic short films with Q&A after the screening blocks, screenwriting competition with table reads for the top screenplays, launch party… Read more »

MovieMaker Magazine released their 2024 list of best cities to live and work as a moviemaker, and own Richmond, Virginia made the list. MovieMaker noted Richmond’s myriad of contemporary and historical locations, film-friendly environment, customizable incentives, and celebrated film festivals like the Virginia Film Festival within an hour’s drive. “[Virginia] goes above and beyond to… Read more »

IATSE 487, the Virginia Production Alliance, and their partners are holding a virtual training session to discuss how you can be an effective citizen advocate, educating leaders on the importance of the film industry, during this year’s upcoming Virginia legislative session. Session begins on January 10. The call will be recorded in case you aren’t… Read more »

Seeking more talent for the following upcoming Nonunion project for VCU Health: Project dates – Shoot dates are November 30, December 1 & 2. Exact dates per role TBD. Fitting dates as noted below. NOTE: Call backs are anticipated to be end of this week or beginning of next TBD via Zoom. Location – Richmond,… Read more »

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Film Office has announced the three winners of the 2023 Virginia Screenwriting Competition, an annual event founded in 1989 as a way to promote Virginia’s in-state talent and give exposure to aspiring screenwriters. The winners and their screenplays are Jody Matzer (Richmond) for SHARKS & MINNOWS, Lindsey Paulette (Richmond) for… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to screen the film Stay Awake and host a Q&A with the film’s writer and director Jamie Sisley at Vinegar Hill Theatre on Friday, October 13, 2023.  The following day, Jamie will lead a two-hour master class for high school students and adults. STAY AWAKE FILM SCREENING  Friday, October 13th at 6:30pm | Recommended for… Read more »

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2023 Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival! Join us November 17-19 at Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s Robins Family Forum. The Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films that share Native American perspectives. The Festival, which is the only one of its… Read more »

The Adrenaline Film Project is Open for Team Applications! Light House Studio is seeking applications for the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project, a narrative filmmaking workshop that includes pitching, writing, filming, and editing a short film in just 72 hours before screening it for a live theater audience! This is no ordinary filmmaking workshop. Teams… Read more »

Cannon’s will be auctioning off items from the set of a familiar series that filmed in Virginia, and the auction link is now live! The Richmond Times-Dispatch gives a great overview of the opportunity in an article below. Proceeds from the auction will go directly toward growing and supporting the film industry in Virginia.  Auctions days… Read more »

The Afrikana Film Festival is Sept. 14-17 in Richmond Virginia! The four-day Afrikana Film Festival, starting Thursday, offers more than 50 screenings, panel discussions, and workshops in venues across Richmond, with a focus on film, culture (including an increased focus on food this year), and celebration. Tickets and schedule are available below. Afrikana Film Festival

BACKGROUND EXTRAS IN RICHMOND & CHARLOTTESVILLE PRIMARY CONTACT NAME – Sareva Racher EMAIL ADDRESS:  [email protected] TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Richmond – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Charlottesville, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID. $200 per day DESCRIPTION:  Non-Union Looking for all… Read more »