Looking for Supporting Actor: African-American male, ages 18-22. $100/a day, no travel compensation. For more information on the project and to apply, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Virginia-Wolf-103325994730617
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HAMPTON ROADS – CASTING FOR MARKETING CAMPAIGN – ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER – PAID
ACTORS & ACTRESSES NEEDED This is for a content marketing campaign. Wage are within a range of $15-20/hr, on a half-day’s work (6 hours) in the Hampton Roads area. The shoot will last for one day within the first week of September, so please plan accordingly. There will not be a formal audition due to… Read more »
Lynchburg – Casting for short drama film – Tentative dates Nov 2-9 – paid
Casting for “Taita” drama short film Lynchburg, Nov 2-9 Taita: 65-70 year old woman, middle-eastern. Nicholas: 25 year old man (grandson) CONTACT: Alan Imber (954) 263-3777 [email protected] www.alanImber.com
Richmond – Casting for Short film – Tentative dates Oct 24 & 25 – Paid
RICHMOND – CASTING FOR SHORT FILM – TENTATIVE SHOOTING DATES OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH – PAID CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: OFFICER LITTLE: late 30’s Caucasian male normally calm, precise and patient but tonight he is nervous and frantic as hell OFFICER MILLER: mid 30’s Caucasian male who loves to brawl, who believes he is… Read more »
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
Richmond – casting for comedy short – tentative dates aug 22/24 – Paid
Casting “Arthur’s Best Day Ever,” a comedy short film for this years my rode reel competition. Seeking: Arthur Miller – 30-45 He is experiencing the best day of his life and everything is going his way. He’s a portly man with a nerdy side. All Ethnicities. Lily Martinez – 30-45 Lily gets proposed to… Read more »
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 »
Richmond – Anne Chapman Casting seeking 4 Local to RVA Actors for SAG Short Film – Sept 2020 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting seeking 4 Local to RVA Actors for SAG Short Film Shooting in RVA in September 2020 – Virtual Auditions COVID-19 Production Protocol Will Be Followed Due to COVID-19 Travel Concerns this is a Local Production using Actors Local to Richmond, Virginia PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL TO… Read more »
Norfolk – Casting call for short film – tentative dates Aug 30 – Paid
This short film will be a re-make of the movie “The sisterhood of the traveling pants” shoot will be a one day shoot. Shoot date is 8/30/20 for 6 hours. Compensation will be $50 for the project. Meals will be provided. Casting call date will be 8/9/20 from 12-4pm. Roles- African American women – age… Read more »
Lynchburg – Casting for Student film – tentative dates Nov 2-9 – Paid
Lynchburg University Student film: Casting Call for male actor, between 25-35, any race, preferable muscular frame to play a hitman named Michael in an upcoming short film ‘A Killing Conscience.’ ABOUT THE ROLE: Michael is a relatively young, but skilled hitman who has been killing for 5 years. He’s focused, and confident, but has recently… 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 »
Richmond & Williamsburg – Casting for trailer project – tentative dates mid august – paid
CASTING CALL 4 actors (3 adults and 1 child) needed for proof-of-concept pitch trailer shoot in Richmond, VA and Williamsburg, VA. 2-day shoot, dates not set but aiming for mid August. $100/day. Project “Dark Enough To See The Stars” Feature film based on the novel by Connie Lapallo and the true story of Joan Peirce’s… 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 »
07.30.20
Margaret Finucane
Casting, commercial, Competitions, Crew Positions, Education, Events, Jobs, Press, Production
RIchmond – Casting for student film – tentative date july 18 – non paid
Seeking African American Woman (35-45) to play the lead in a powerful monologue scene. INFO ABOUT THE ROLE Being black in America has never been an easy task. This short scene seeks to explore the frustration and emotions of an unapologetically strong black woman living in a land where she doesn’t feel welcome or safe. This… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Groundworks Companies Casting TV Commercial – June 25-26 – Paid
Groundworks Companies is shooting a TV Commercial. PAID. Actors Needed: Male mid 30s to mid 40s. Male Mid 30’s Female Mid 30’s Baby, from 3 months to 1 year old. Male late 60s Female late 60’s Concept: A man, a young couple with their baby and an older couple are at their home worried because… Read more »
Lynchburg – Casting for student film – tentative dates nov 10-19 – paid
Liberty University Student Film: Casting Call for white male age 40-60 to play Dr. James Franklin in a sci-fi drama set in the 1950s ABOUT THE ROLE Doctor James Franklin is a brilliant but eccentric scientist working for a secret government organization studying alien life. A timid man at heart, he is supported by his… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for Music Video – Tentative dates july 3-18 – paid
Music video for artist Islam Rap God song “Pig”. We need several roles to be cast. Police Officers, Girlfriend. friend and extras Needed: State Troopers – 2 White Adult Males, Age doesn’t matter, 2hrs of work $25 an hr. City Police Officers – 3 Black Adult Males, Age doesn’t matter, 2hrs of work $25 an… 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 – Student film casting call – Tentative dates Nov 10-19 – Paid
STUDENT FILM CASTING CALL-African American Woman mid-20s Seeking African American Woman to play Vivian in sci-fi drama set in the 1950s. INFO ABOUT THE ROLE Vivian is a confident, kindhearted, and intelligent lab assistant working under Dr. James Franklin for a secret government organization studying alien activity. Her relationship with her mentor Dr. Franklin is… 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 »
05.15.20
Margaret Finucane
Casting, commercial, Competitions, Crew Positions, Events, Jobs, Production
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 »
04.15.20
Margaret Finucane
Casting, commercial, Competitions, Crew Positions, Education, Events, Jobs, Press, Production
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 »
04.03.20
Margaret Finucane
Casting, commercial, Crew Positions, Education, Events, Jobs, Press, Production