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Richmond – Arvold casting for commercial – tentative dates aug 27/28 – paid

arvold.casting is seeking actors for a non-union spec commercial casting in Richmond VA. Those with and without experience are encouraged to submit! Please see our casting notice for further details and submission instructions: https://www.arvold.com/casting-call/wild-woman-spec-commercial/ Thank you! the arvold. team www.arvold.com

Arlington – Casting for pilot “THE ARLINGTONIAN” – tentative dates aug 17-aug 21 – paid

Production title: The Arlingtonian Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent Project length: Short Film (15 minutes) Production location: Arlington, VA/Washington DC Shooting Location: Arlington, VA CONTACT: Skinny Corleone, [email protected] http://www.49thparallelfilms.com Dates: August 17-21, 2020 “Pilot” Arlington, Virginia circa the 2008 financial crisis: When Wilson loses his job, it triggers a special 2008 recession clause… Read more »

Richmond – RIFF Arts Institute Grant for Financial Assistance – Open August 10

The RIFF Arts Institute is Awarded a Grant from the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Funding to be Dedicated to Unemployed Artists Impacted by COVID-19 To learn more and apply, visit their site.  The RIFF Arts Institute (RAI) has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation’s Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund advisory committee… Read more »

Powhatan – student project seeking cast and crew – tentative dates aug 10-28 – non-paid

Seeking CREW/CAST for a student independent feature film project. This is for experience, meals, and credit only. If interested, PLEASE send a resume and brief cover letter to [email protected] for the following cast/crew roles: -Lead, “Petite” Actress, comic-timing a plus, female or non-binary, all ethnicities welcome to apply, 18-24 to play 18. Include a headshot.… Read more »

Governor Northam Announces $70 Million Rebuild VA Economic Recovery Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

**Film/production companies, sole proprietors, and independent contractors in the industry that meet additional listed criteria can qualify for this program. Please see below.** Governor Ralph Northam today announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be made available through Rebuild VA, a… Read more »

Lynchburg – Crew and Casting for student film – tentative dates 9/29-10/6 – Paid

LYNCHBURG – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – TENTATIVE DATES, SEPT 29 – OCT 6 – PAID Description: “Perfect Harmony” – a perfectionist composer wars against her relentless inner critic to write the perfect piece. Seeking composer: needs to be knowledgeable in classical music. Lead Roles: 1. Female, 20’s [Actress will play two roles].… Read more »

Lynchburg – Casting for Student short – Tentative dates Oct 27-Nov 5 – Paid

Currently casting for student short film: Lynchburg, VA TENTATIVE DATES: Oct 27-Nov 5 LEAD ROLE: Asian Female, age 23-29 (preferably Japanese) SUPPORTING ROLE: Asian Female, age 50-70 (preferably Japanese) SUPPORTING ROLE: Male, age 23-29 SUPPORTING ROLE: Male, age 40-50 If interested, please email [email protected] to set up an audition. If possible, please include a headshot,… Read more »

COVID-19 Update from the Virginia Film Office

Dear Friends, As communities begin moving toward measured economic re-opening, please stay tuned for updates and links to best practices and suggested guidelines.  Our goal will always be to ensure the safest return to the work we know and love. At this time we ask that everyone adhere to all health and safety practices recommended… Read more »

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE COVID-19: Relief Options for Small Businesses and Freelancers (Free Live Webinar) 

VIRGINIA PRODUCTION ALLIANCE COVID-19: Relief Options for Small Businesses and Freelancers (LIVE Webinar)  FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 — 12 PM (NOON) LOCATION:  ZOOM WEBINAR This live, 1-hour session will be presented by Timm Johnson, Director of the George Mason University Small Business Development Center. He will share valuable information on relief options and resources available to business owners impacted by COVID-19.  As director of… Read more »

Statewide – COVID19 Resources for Industry from the Virginia Production Alliance

The Virginia Production Alliance is well aware of the situation that the coronavirus has brought to our livelihoods. We have collected resources from our allies at the Virginia Film Office, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, Virginia Chamber, and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association that may help you through this time. Unemployment Filing information: An unemployment insurance claim is filed against the state or… Read more »