The Virginia Film Office announced the three winners of the 2025 Virginia Screenwriting Competition. The annual event, founded in 1989, was created by the Virginia Film Office to celebrate the accomplishments of Virginia writers, as well as to promote the future of filmmaking in Virginia.  It provides screenwriters with a forum for their work and an… Read more »

We are looking for two additional crew members on set for our production. We are on a very tight budget, but lodging (shoot site) and food will be provided. We intend to submit widely to festivals that fit the scope of the project. Logline: a journalist seeks a cure from a couple of doctors, but… Read more »

Casting Call for student project.  Volunteer and unpaid roles; great for experience and portfolio building. No experience requirements. Looking for Girls (7-16), Boys(8-20) , Men (25-50), Women (25-40), Elderly (F/M). Shooting will take place in Annandale, VA. If interested, please contact [email protected] Website: Home | Positive Phototaxis   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated… Read more »

CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM (INDEPENDENT) PRINCIPAL ROLES Lead (Adult Female): Late 20s to mid-30s. A caring, intuitive presence. Strong emotional range required. (middle eastern) Lead (Child Female): Age 7–9. Quietly observant, emotionally expressive without words. Prior on-camera experience preferred. SUPPORTING ADULT ROLES Parent (Male): Late 30s–early 40s Parent (Female): Late 30s–early 40s Teacher or… Read more »

About the Project DMS Studios is now assembling a dynamic production crew for the feature film adaptation of Spiritual Wickedness in High Places, a supernatural gospel comedy exploring faith, humor, and spiritual transformation through bold storytelling and unforgettable characters. Following the success of the original stage production, the film reunites the entire original cast, blending… Read more »

CASTING CALL – Promotional Film at Reston Town Center We are seeking actors and actresses for a one-day film shoot taking place at Reston Town Center on Monday, November 3rd. This promotional video will highlight life at Reston Town Center, following people as they live, work, and play throughout the area. Details: Date: Monday, November… Read more »

Join us for our first annual “Echoes in the Dark” Short Film Showcase—highlighting short films directed by Black filmmakers in the horror/thriller/science-fiction genre(s)! Trick-or-Treat yourself to films by directors Tom White, Ashley Broadway, Wesley Smith, Caitlin Whitaker, and Ashley Dean on Saturday, October 25th at The Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA. Doors open at 12:30 PM.… Read more »

The Richmond Film Network Indie Fest returns to The Park RVA (1407 Cummings Drive) on Saturday, November 15 for Season Two, Episode Four–marking its fourth and final festival planned for this year. This installment features 18 powerful short films, including 7 Virginia films, 6 national, and 5 international. Ten filmmakers are *scheduled to appear and participate in… Read more »

THE RICHMOND 48 HOUR HORROR FILM PROJECT SCARES THIS SUNDAY! This past weekend, 37 fearless filmmaking teams took on the ultimate creative challenge: to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in just 48 hours. Armed only with a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue revealed just moments before the clock started… Read more »

Part 2 of this acclaimed master class offers a deep dive into the art and execution of professional directing, spanning narrative filmmaking, music videos, and commercials. Led by Emmy-winning director Jesse Vaughan, this advanced-level course is designed for filmmakers ready to refine their voice, lead larger productions, and step confidently into long-form storytelling. Whether you’re… Read more »