From the Heart Productions is excited to announce that the Roy W. Dean Grant for Spring 2025 is now open for submissions! Now in its fourth decade, this prestigious grant has provided funding and production services to independent filmmakers creating unique films that make a positive contribution to society. Who Should Apply? The grant is… Read more »
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Fairfax – DC Camera demo/workshop – February 19th – Register
DC.Camera’s first demo/workshop of the year is official and on the books! Next Wednesday, February 19th from 5-7PM, we will be hosting our friends from Serious Grip and Electric to demonstrate/show-off one of their Fisher Dollies from their fleet! We know many of our jobs require these types of dollies on set so we figured… Read more »
Charlottesville – Indie Short film festival – Submission deadline February 16th – Tickets
The Indie short Film Festival in Charlottesville is still looking for submissions! If you would like to submit a film or screenplay, information about the deadline and how to submit are below: Submission Deadline for Films and Screenplays: The extended deadline is February 16 To submit a film or screenplay, click this link to their… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call – Seeking Actors for VCUarts Cinema Directing in Motion Workshop – 2/26, 3/5, 3/19 – UNPAID
VCUarts Cinema is seeking local Richmond actors to participate in a Directing Workshop led by Professor Nile Price as part of his Directing in Motion course. The next workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 between 3-6pm. (Each scene is scheduled within a 30-minute time slot to accommodate actors’ schedule) The goal of this… Read more »
Virginia-Filmed Pharrell Williams’ Biopic “Golden” (formerly “Atlantis”) Canceled During Post-Production
Universal Pictures has shared that the Pharrell Williams’ biopic “Golden” (formerly “Atlantis”), filmed in Virginia in 2024, has been canceled during post-production. Statement from Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office: “We are extremely disappointed that the movie will not make it to a global audience. This is no reflection on the hundreds of… Read more »
Richmond – RFN Indie Fest – February 8th – Tickets
Richmond Film Network RFN Indie Fest This Saturday – Get Your Tickets Now and Save $! Join us Saturday at The Park RVA! Don’t miss a full day of incredible indie films, filmmaker Q&As, exhibitors, and networking with the independent film community from Virginia and beyond! – REEL JUSTICE: the Documentary Films of Loki Mulholland,… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student project – February 2025 – 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, but… Read more »
CHARLOTTESVILLE – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT PROJECT – 02/28/2025 – 04/06/2025 – NON-PAID
Kiss Me But is a comedic tale about Rom’s first encounter with his girlfriend Bo’s quirky family, where he navigates a series of trials they put him through, gains a deeper understanding of his relationship with Bo, and ultimately earns their approval to share a kiss with her. (The full shooting should only take around… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for indie horror feature – March-June 2025 – Paid
***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.*** Casting call for Indie horror feature Looking for female child actor between the ages of (12-14). Supporting, paid. Caucasian, Brunette. Also looking… Read more »
Charlottesville – Casting call for student short film – February 2025 – Unpaid
Student short film “Room to Wait.” Synopsis: A woman and her husband’s male affair partner meet in a hospital waiting room after a serious accident, they confront one another and their loneliness in crisis. Gina: *CASTED* Female 35-45. A polished woman in her 40s. Gina is a complicated, bitter woman. Recently separated from her husband,… Read more »