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Swagger – Minor Background Roles – Permitting Info – Paid

Parents: Swagger is seeking paid background actors who are minor children, ages 6-15 ONLY. Parents, in order for your child to be able to work in film or tv, on each show, you must submit an application for work to be permitted by the VA dept of labor. * If your child worked on Homeland… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Non Union Background for Swagger Oct. 23 – Paid

Swagger is seeking non-union talent to work Wednesday October 23rd, in Richmond. They are especially seeking those who can play Latino/Latina/ but all persons over 18 welcome. Details below: We need some fans in the stands- so you’ll be indoors and rooting for your home team! EARLY call time- rate is $100/8-PLUS overtime (you will… Read more »

Richmond – Seeking Playground Equipment for Production – Paid

A large production is seeking playground equipment (to recreate a school or park-size playground). Please email us at [email protected] if you have items available to rent or you would like hauled away, and we’ll connect you to discuss logistics and price.  Thank you!

Central Virginia – Open Background Casting Call for Basketball Pilot – Paid – June 22

Marinella Hume Casting is seeking paid background talent for a youth basketball project Open Casting Call for background roles. Date: Saturday June 22, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: 4300 Carolina Avenue | Richmond VA 23222 Seeking: All ethnicities Roles as students teachers, coaches, referees, neighbors, African-American families for roles as game spectators and neighbors… Read more »

Middletown – From Farm to Film Screenings – LDR Creative LLC is Seeking Short Film Submissions – Free

Los Angeles based LDR Creative LLC, in partnership with Thorndale Farm LLC, is seeking 3-4 history themed short films that were filmed in Virginia and or that promote some aspect of Virginia’s rich history for presentation at the outdoor event, From Farm to Film. From Farm to Film is being held at historic Thorndale Farm in Middletown,… Read more »

Richmond – Extras Open Call for Streaming Pilot – June 15 & 16

Marinella Hume casting is hosting an open call for an upcoming known streaming network studio pilot, for minors and adults. All attendees must be registered via the below link (parents please register for children): Extras Casting Registration Open Call More details will be announced, planned open call will be June 15 and/or 16 in the… Read more »

Virginia Screenwriting Competition Deadline is May 27!

VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES  31st ANNUAL VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION The Virginia Film Office’s  2019 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is now open for submissions.  The film office established the competition, now in its 31st year, to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the motion… Read more »

Governor Northam Announces New Limited Series “The Good Lord Bird” from Blumhouse Television and SHOWTIME® to Film in Virginia

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the upcoming limited series The Good Lord Bird will film in Virginia this summer. The new SHOWTIME® limited series, produced by Blumhouse Television, is based on the National Book Award-winning novel, by the same name, from bestselling author James McBride. Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Tony® nominee Ethan Hawke will star as 19th-century abolitionist John… Read more »

Richmond – arvold casting for cable mini-series The Good Lord Bird – paid

arvold.casting is seeking actors in the MidAtlantic and Southeast regions for a limited series from an established, award-winning cable network casting in Richmond VA. Please see our casting notice for further details and submission instructions: http://arvold.com/casting-call/cable-network-limited-series/  

Virginia Screenwriting Competition Accepting Submissions

VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES  31st ANNUAL VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION The Virginia Film Office’s  2019 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is now open for submissions.  The film office established the competition, now in its 31st year, to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the motion… Read more »

Richmond – Final Act Drama Acting for Film and Television Course – Fee

Final Act Drama presents  Acting for Film and Television Course  This multi-week course starts April 9th, 2019 | Tuesday’s 6:30 – 8:30pm This 5-week acting course, designed to prepare an actor for commercials, feature films, and TV performance.   Learn the fundamental acting skills like character development, improvisation, movement and speech dynamics. Are you trained to deliver… Read more »

Richmond – RIFF Presents: RIFFx: University Battle of the Bands – Feb 16

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH The Richmond International Film & Music Festival Presents the RIFFx: University Battle of the Bands, Live Battle Round The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF), ​one of the largest competitive international festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, held on April 23rd-28th, 2019, launched a new venture in 2018 called “RIFFx: University Battle of… Read more »

Governor Northam Announces Production of Feature Film “Harriet” in Virginia

RICHMOND—Governor Northam announced today that the Focus Features production, Harriet, will film in Central Virginia this fall. It will be the first feature-length film to tell the story of heroic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman. Harriet is set to star Tony Award®-winner Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) and Tony Award®-winner and Grammy Award®-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton). Gregory Allen Howard… Read more »

Crew – PAs needed for Virginia Beach Visitor’s Center shoot – Paid

Cavalier Pictures is hiring two PAs for a film shoot in Virginia Beach.  Must be local to Hampton Roads area and have full availability Sept. 4, 5, 6, 10, 28, 29, 30 and Oct. 1 & 2. Filming will take place throughout VB area.  $150/day.  Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 734-366-0285.

Richmond – First Ever RVA 48 Hour HORROR Film Project – Oct. 19-21

Do you like to be scared? Do you love Hitchcock? Bring on the fake blood and the rumbling undercurrent sound effect and get ready for a weekend you won’t forget! Announcing the first ever Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project where filmmakers from all over the Richmond area will compete over the Halloween season to… Read more »

Virginia Film Office Internship Application Deadline 8/21

Hey STUDENTS! The deadline to apply for the Film Office internship is next Tuesday, August 21st! We are looking for Film Lovers with an interest in production and the process of attracting projects. We love creatives with strong writing and administrative skills and a flexible, open schedule. Any photography or video editing experience is a… Read more »

Northern Virginia – Casting Call SAG-AFTRA Short Film – August

THE CHARLES EFFECT   SAG-AFTRA Short Film   Production Company: Red Zeppelin Productions LLC. Producers: Theodore Adams III, Vi ctoria Chang, Theodore Adams IV Executive Producers: Tara Kathleen Gorman & Jai Jamison Director: Theodore Adams III Screenwriter: Theodore Adams III Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting Assistants: Tracia Austin & Alyssa Price Shoot dates: 2 days… Read more »

Virginia – Virginia Screenwriting Competition Deadline – Tuesday May 29 at 11:59 PM

The deadline for the Virginia Film Office’s VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION is Tuesday, May 29 at 11:59 PM.   Please read the rules and application instructions carefully, and submit by 11:59 PM.  Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered for this year’s competition.   The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an… Read more »

Richmond – 48 Hour Film Festival Open for Registration! – Early Bird Deadline June 25

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The 48HFP will bring a wild weekend of filmmaking fun to Richmond on July 20-22, 2018. On that weekend, our local film scene will explode with filmmakers making films in just 48 hours. Armed with a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue, our fearless filmmakers will make their way through the… Read more »

Virginia – Creative World Awards Extended Deadline – May 17th

Creative World Awards Extended Deadline – Thursday, May 17th! The 2018 CWA season is close to wrapping up! You still have a few more days to submit your scripts, receive detailed feedback, and be entered for a chance to win a boatload of prizes! But don’t wait too long – your last chance is Thursday, 5/17.… Read more »

THE VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES 30th ANNUAL VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Film Office today announced that the 2018 Virginia Screenwriting Competition will accept screenplay submissions beginning April 13th, 2018.  The film office established the competition, now in its 30th year, to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the… Read more »

Hampton Roads – Reality Show Seeking PAs and AC for Shoot – Paid – April 6-9

Reality show filming several days in Tidewater/Hampton Roads area this April is seeking multiple experienced, local and fully-available production assistants, as well as an AC.   PA Needed Dates: April 6th  – April 9th AC Needed Dates: April 7th – April 8th   Please reach out to the below email with response and resume: [email protected]

Richmond – Richmond International Film Festival Call for Volunteers – April 2018

Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF 2018)| CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: April 23 – April 29, 2018 Richmond International Film & Music Festival is April 23 – April 29, 2018 – and they’re looking for interested folks who would like to help out behind the scenes.  If you are interested in volunteering, please reply to [email protected]… Read more »