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 »
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Alexandria – Casting Call for Independent Short Film – Oct 14-16 2024 – Paid
Casting Call – Low Budget Indie Short – my 40 page script “The Gifting”; a situation comedy slice of life slightly non-PC humor shot locally in the DMV area. The lead roles already accounted for. This scene just needs more people. THREE Small Speaking Roles needed: [1] Asian Male, 24-34, $175/8 + 1.5x OT, you… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT FILM – OCT 28-NOV 11 – UNPAID
PROJECT INFORMATION Project Type: Student Short Film Project Name: LUCENT Director: Sonja Phillips-Thomas Director contact: sphilli@gmu.edu Director portfolio: https://vimeo.com/sonjaphillipsthomas Plot: On a young woman named Eros’ first mission she’s grieving a fellow agent after their mysterious death and having strange dreams, all while getting close to her mark Calder. At Calder’s birthday dinner it’s found that the… Read more »
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 »
RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT FILM – OCTOBER & NOVEMBER – UNPAID
Hi my name is Duncan Coppi I’m a senior in VCUarts Film program and casting for my thesis film. BRIEF DESCRIPTION The working title is Remembrance. In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, James, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping his aging grandmother move out of her house. As James grapples with his… 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 »
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 »
Richmond & Hampton Roads – Casting call for music video – Dec 2024-March 2025 – Paid
Female musician looking for male actors age 25 & over to play in a music video. Any race is accepted. No experience necessary. Must be physically fit. If interested, email OyaObinidodo@nofemalesallowed.com Website: No Females Allowed
Richmond – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – OCT/NOV 2024 – UNPAID
Hello! My name is Charles Valdez and I am a senior Photo + Film student at VCUArts casting for my thesis project, Her Love, Goldfish. BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Her Love, Goldfish explores the themes of grief and recovery through the story of Nomi and Elliot, a couple whose relationship has faced ups and downs. When… 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 »
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – Oct & Nov 2024 – Paid
Casting for student short film Dates: 10/12/24, 11/09/24 – 11/10/24 Maxwell Looking for black males in their late teens to early 20s Maxwell is a high school senior who wants to major in art with hopes of being a full-time painter, but his parents look down on this idea and think he should major in… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for Student Short Film – Oct 2024-Dec 2024 – Unpaid
Hi there! Casting for my senior thesis in the VCU film department. It is a short queer romance following two female main characters in their 20s, but there are 4 side characters ranging in age available as well (3 female, 1 male). Auditions should be sent via email or text in the form of a… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – January 2025 – Paid
Student Short: The Kennel 01/05/25-01/12/25 Please submit a self-tape of a dramatic monologue along with a headshot and the name of the character you are auditioning for in the subject line to julianbanks97@gmail.com. Log line: Two young criminals attempt to pick up money for their boss but their night takes a turn when their debtors… Read more »
Harrisonburg – Casting Call for student short film – October 2024 – Deferred
“Suitcase of Memories” Directed by Edwin Domachowski Casting by Bethanie Richters Log Line: In this coming-of-age story, a transgender teen returns to his hometown after being away for four years. As he reconnects with his childhood friend and love interest, he struggles to navigate the complexities of their relationship as she grapples with accepting him… Read more »
Harrisonburg – Casting call for student short film – Oct/Nov 2024 – Unpaid
“Dirty Work” Directed by Jadon Boeglin Casting by Bethanie Richters Logline: The outlaw life and bond between two brothers hangs on by a thread when the younger of the two starts to question if this life is really for him, and if he has what it takes to follow in his brother’s footsteps of thriving… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student film – Mid November 2024 – Paid
Maxwell’s Mom – Maxine BLACK, late 30s – early 40s Purpose of character: She understands that Maxwell is an artist but want him to choose a more “stable” career choice without giving him the ability to prove himself. Personality: The more understanding parent. She wants to see Maxwell succeed. She’s funny, quirky, outspoken, and struggles… Read more »
CHARLOTTESVILLE – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – SEPTEMBER 2024 – UNPAID
The UVA Film Program is directing a student film reenactment of a scene from The Bear Season 2 Episode 6 “Fishes” where Mikey famously throws his fork. Casting Call: – DONNA (40-70 W): An unstable matriarch who just finished cooking for a huge family dinner under extremely stressful situations. – UNCLE LEE (40-70 M): A… Read more »
CHARLOTTESVILLE – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – SEPTEMBER 2024 – UNPAID
Logline: A hotel concierge has a strange conversation with a guest at 3 A.M. Casting Call: MOM (30-50 W) – This project requires a WOMAN (AGED 30-50) to lend their voice as a mother talking to her son over the phone. Important Notes: This is an unpaid project, and no travel, transport, or housing will… Read more »
Richmond – Child Casting call for indie horror feature – January 2025-June 2025 – Paid
Please note there was no website listed for this film. The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the parents interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker. Looking for female child actor between the ages of (8-10) to play… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for interview training – Sept 12th/13th – $250
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia is holding a ChildFirst forensic interview training in Richmond in September. We are looking for adult actors to portray children who will then be interviewed by our students (they are CPS, Law Enforcement, and Prosecutors). Hours would be Thursday, Sept. 12 from 12-5 and Friday, Sept. 13 from 7:45-12.  Actors will… Read more »
Lynchburg – Extras Casting call for student short film – September 7th – Unpaid
Production Title: Love Unconditional: A story of Faith and Family Director: Katherine Larson School: Liberty University Location: Lynchburg, VA Shoot Date: Saturday, September 7th Project Overview: Hello, my name is Katherine Larson, and I am a film student at Liberty University. I am seeking extras able to portray Civil War soldiers a historical fiction family… Read more »
Virginia – Voice actors needed for online interactive resource – ASAP – Paid
The Museum of the American Revolution is looking for Black voice actors to narrate the stories of 5 historical figures in our “Finding Freedom” online interactive resource. “Finding Freedom” explores the stories of five real people of African descent (2 women, 3 men, ages 15-40) living in Virginia in 1781. Voice actors must be able… Read more »
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Casting Call for Student Short Film – August 29th-30th – 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. “Woven Grief†Directors: Kenneth Nguyen and Jaden Annan Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds… Read more »
Williamsburg – Casting and crew call for student pilot episode – August 2024 – unpaid
Overview: Student LGBT+ pilot episode filming August 2024 Series Logline: A queer college student and filmmaker confronts relationships past and present after living with a homophobic family. First episode filming this August. Seeking mainly cast but crew inquiries are also appreciated. Auditions to be held July 26 @ 5:30 p.m. on-campus @ William & Mary;… Read more »