We are searching for the role of JENNA in the upcoming Short Film, Fatal Apology. Jenna (Caucasian, Bi-Racial/Latino, female, Athletic build), 25-35. Must be able to wear heels (as Jenna is a model). Travel not offered. Must be able to play the role of strong female character, jealous type female, and refusing to just be… Read more »
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Woodstock – Casting Call for Independent Feature – June 2026 – Paid
Project Title: (TBD) Format: Feature-length narrative (based on a true story) Production Type: Independent / Non-Union Production Company: No Color Film Works Location: Woodstock, VA area Shoot Dates: June 28–29, 2026 (Arrival June 27) Rate: $250/day per actor Accommodations: Hotel provided Additional: Craft services included, transportation may be provided Director/Producer: Carlton (Contact below) Storyline: Based on a true story, this powerful drama follows C.J., a… Read more »
04.09.26
Lori Russell
Fairfax – Casting call for interactive exhibit – April 2026 – Paid
Casting for members of President Thomas Jefferson’s cabinet for an interactive exhibit for the White House Historical Association. The scene is a discussion between President Jefferson and his closest advisors about the Barbary Wars in 1801. This is a nonunion production. All actors must be local to the DC/Northern Virginia area or willing to work… Read more »
04.08.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for Commercial – April 15 & 16 – Paid
SEEKING TALENT FOR VA LOTTERY PROJECT – Richmond VA – April 15 /16 – NU Greetings everyone! NEW PROJECT JUST IN FOR VA LOTTERY! Here are the details: Client: VA Lottery Location: Richmond VA Nonunion Project Dates: Fitting 4/15 Shoot 4/16 NOTE: All talent must be from VA – not just working locally but have… Read more »
04.07.26
Lori Russell
Midlothian – Casting call for indie feature – June 2026 – Paid
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 »
03.30.26
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for promotional video – April 15th – Paid
Seeking talent for The Village at Providence Point (aka – TVPP) retirement community project – Nonunion. When: Wednesday April 15th *Self Tapes Due April 1st at 5pm* Where: Richmond Talent needed: – Hero Seniors – Caucasian couple – 65 -75 yrs – Male and Female – Open to real couple or putting a couple together. –… Read more »
03.30.26
VFO Intern
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
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
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
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 – Casting call for student short film – March 2026 – Unpaid
CASTING CALL SUPPORTING ROLE — “PASSING FACES” (Student Short Film | UVA Production) When: March 14, 2026 – March 15, 2026 Where: Charlottesville, VA Non-Paid: Student Production Description: “Passing Faces” Written & Directed by Tiernan Caulfield Synopsis: Jonah is a young, unhoused janitor quietly working on a university campus, spending his nights in his car and his days trying… Read more »
03.04.26
VFO Intern
Richmond – Casting call for multiple student short films – March & April – Unpaid
University of Richmond & “FILM PRODUCTION 302” are seeking ACTORS for 10 non-union SHORT FICTION FILMS (around 7-10 minutes). Non-Paid (Student Production) Audition Schedule: between 03/02 until 03/22 Project Specifications: These are short films (7-10 min) produced in the Film Studies Program at the University of Richmond. They will be shot with a Blackmagic pocket… Read more »
03.02.26
VFO Intern
Charlottesville – Casting call for student short – March & April 2026 – Unpaid
Casting Call – UVA Student Short Film – Charlottesville, VA – March 27-29, April 3-5 – Unpaid When: March 27-29, April 3-5, 2026 Where: Charlottesville, Virginia Description: “Off the Deck” Written & Directed by Kenneth Nguyen Brief Synopsis: A young DJ, Quentin, begins to face a rift in his personal life upon meeting the enigmatic… Read more »
02.25.26
VFO Intern
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 – 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
Alert: Film Industry Job Offer Scam Circulating – Information Below
The Virginia Film Office has been made aware by several Virginia film community members of a film industry job scam that has been circulating, a version of what happened in Maryland previously (link at bottom of post). Please note: the Virginia Film Office hotline serves as an information resource only; postings are not endorsed or verified… Read more »
02.23.26
Margaret Finucane
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
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
Richmond – Casting call for short film – March 2026 – Paid
CASTING CALL : We are looking for two children and 4 adults in the Richmond/DC area for a period piece short film set in 1980’s DC. Our story is about how two childhood friends’ lives and worlds are affected by immigration laws. We are looking for our two childhood best friends, their parents, and one… Read more »
01.28.26
Lori Russell
