Virginia Production Alliance NoVa District presents: Smashing, Crashing, Flames and Falls: Making Stunts Work When 6 Sep 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location 9425 Mathy Drive Suite B Fairfax, VA 22031 To register for this event, click this link: https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-6295552 Stunts have a huge visual impact, pumping up production value in a visceral, human… Read more »
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Richmond – Virginia Screenwriters Forum Showcase – August 17 – Free
Attention film community of Virginia! The Virginia Screenwriters Forum will be having their 4th Annual Showcase on Sunday August 17th at 1:00pm in the ICA Auditorium! The Showcase is free and seats are first come first serve! Come see some exciting short films made by Virginians and made in Virginia! https://www.virginiascreenwritersforum.com/?p=5952 ***The Virginia Film Office… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Film Showcase event seeking Short horror films – Deadline September 10th – Free
Halloween Horror Short Film Showcase. Happening late October in Va Beach Call for entries – Short Film Showcase to screen during the event, culminating to the Virginia Premeire of Halloween Fan Film. No entry fee Shorts must be under 10 mins including credits Horror/Thriller/Suspense/Sci Fi Shorts that haven’t had a large public release preferred Filmmakers… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for short film – 8/28-31 – Paid
The Man That Killed Boogey Badroom Productions Non-Union Short Film Production Company: Badroom Productions Producer: John Reaves Director: Stone Thurman Screenwriter: Stone Thurman Casting Director: Carly Hough Casting Associate: Kailah Augustine Day Rate: $150/day First Round: Via Self-Tape Virtual CB Date: Likely Monday, August 18th Rehearsal Date: Monday, August 25th, $25/hr Shoot Dates: August 28th,… Read more »
Lynchburg – Casting call for student project – 9/17-9/25 – Unpaid
The film follows Gavin Pearson, a shy hearing impaired teen who struggles to make friends at his school. Through a series of misunderstandings, he encounters the kind-hearted Grace, a fellow student who listens to and learns about Gavin’s struggles to communicate. CASTING DETAILS -Male actor, 18-23 years old, for the role of GAVIN PEARSON, the… Read more »
Stafford – Casting call for experimental film – Date TBD – Paid
This is an open call for the upcoming experimental film called “Vietnamese Virginian Spirit (working title)” The production is looking for a Vietnamese actress, model, or talent (18-35) to play the role of a river spirit who has traveled from the Mekong River to find her community and family who has sought a new home… Read more »
Richmond – Richmond Film network indie fest – August 9th – Tickets
See the films. Meet the filmmakers. Be inspired. Experience the magic of indie filmmaking at RICHMOND FILM NETWORK INDIE FEST! A full day celebrating bold voices, big dreams, and unforgettable stories on the big screen. Rub shoulders with the creative minds bringing scripts to life and cheer on local talent — 11 of the 18 films… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for short film – 08/28-08/31 – Paid
The Man That Killed Boogey Badroom Productions Non-Union Short Film Production Company: Badroom Productions Producer: John Reaves Director: Stone Thurman Screenwriter: Stone Thurman Casting Director: Carly Hough Casting Associate: Kailah Augustine Day Rate: $150/day First Round: Via Self-Tape Virtual CB Date: Likely Monday, August 18th Rehearsal Date: Monday, August 25th, $25/hr Shoot Dates: August 28th,… Read more »
Hampton – Gaffer needed for indie feature – November 7-14 – Paid
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Gaffer to join the crew of our upcoming feature film, “Konkr3te Rose.” PREFERABLY LOCAL to 757/804 area of Virginia, travel not included. However if needed, Stay at the Airbnb is available if needed. Shoot Dates: November 7–14, 2025 Schedule: 10–14 hour days/nights as needed Rate: $250–$300/day + deferred… Read more »
Middleburg – Middleburg film festival advance passes now on sale – October 16-19 – Tickets
Advance Passes to the 2025 Middleburg Film Festival are now on sale. Here is a link to purchase your pass: middleburgfilm.org/advance-ticket-packages Please note that our passes have changed this year. All passes are now for one person. The name of person who will be using the pass and a photo (head shot) are required for all… Read more »
Hampton – Crew call for independent project – November 2025 – Paid
I am looking to add a few people to my crew for my next production. The production is titled “Konkr3te Rose”, inspired by true events. Budget not huge, no travel included so prefer local to 757/804, but open. MUST BE AVAILABLE ENTIRE FILMING DATES NOVEMBER 7–4, 10-14 filming, unless otherwise agreed. Must be available for… Read more »
Virtual – WIFV Distribution/Acquisition Zoom – August 7th – Registration Fee
Women in Film and Video Zoom presentation: Understanding where your script figures into the acquisition and distribution landscape is critical whether you want to sell your script or produce it yourself. Mark Maxey (Rolling Pictures) and Mark Ricche (Cryptic Pictures) will share their expertise about getting films into the marketplace. This workshop is a public part of the Narrative Script… Read more »
Richmond – Virginia production alliance Panel Event – August 5th – Register
The Virginia Production Alliance Panel Event An Evening with Cinnamon Brown ProductionsHosted by Richmond District VPATuesday, August 5th, 2025 – 6:00 PMVisual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220 For more information and to register, click this link: https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-6263393 Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening as Richmond District VPA welcomes Cinnamon… Read more »
Virginia – WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant – Open until August 14th – Fee
The WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant is open for applications through August 14, 2025! Administered by Women in Film & Video, this program exists to support WIFV Members with the post-production of a short film (no longer than 15 minutes including credits). It consists of limited in-kind services from Henninger Media Services, Interface Media Group, Ott House… Read more »
Richmond – Final Act Drama Acting Workshop – 7/24 – Fee
🎭 ACTORS! Stop Talking to Yourself in the Mirror… Ready to level up your acting chops with real, live human interaction? Final Act Drama wants to invite you to join us for the next Actor Insiders Group meeting session: Scene Study 101: Partner Work & Active Listening https://finalactdrama.com/actors-insiders-group/ 🎬 Scene Study 101: Partner Work &… Read more »
Fairfax – NoVA District VPA Show us your work film festival – July 26th – Register
The Virginia Production Alliance is excited to sponsor another Show Us Your Work Film Festival! Video producers, actors, and content creators in Northern Virginia are making productions that push the boundaries of technique, messaging, and storytelling. Now is the perfect opportunity to share some of that work with the rest of the production community. Registration is required,… Read more »
Richmond – The 48 Hour Film Project Premiere Screenings – July 20th – Tickets
You’re Invited to the Premiere Screenings of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project! This past weekend, 39 fearless filmmaking teams took on the ultimate creative challenge: to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours. Armed only with a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue revealed just moments… Read more »
RICHMOND – ANNE CHAPMAN & VCUARTS CINEMA CASTING FOR STUDENT FILM – JULY 21ST-25TH – PAID
Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 3 local to RVA actors for Non-Union Short Student Film shooting July 21st-July 25th, 2025, $200/day Seduce & Slaughter VCUarts Cinema Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producer: Kevin Gallagher Director: Nile Price Screen Writers: Abbie Lee & Madison Shell Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman… Read more »
Virginia – Puppeteer needed for children’s show – July-October 2025 – Paid
Puppeteer needed for children’s show character. This in an understudy position, and requires someone who is capable of working any given weekend between July and October. Prior puppetry experience is preferred, but not required. Paying a flat rate of $100 a day. A day consists of about four to five hours of work. We film… Read more »
Waynesboro – Casting call for local commercial – July 18th – Paid
We are looking to cast a Caucasian female with an age range of 22-35 for a local commercial shoot in Waynesboro Virginia. The video will follow a person as they try and sort their finances from home. We will see them working on their computer then doing some daily task at home. There is no… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for music video – 7/7-7/16 – Paid
Seeking male actors/dancers for upcoming R&B music video called ‘Caviar Breeze’. For more information, please email Thea Arnold at [email protected] ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.***
RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT PROJECT – JULY 25th-27th & AUGUST 1ST-3RD – Unpaid
“Blood Alcohol Content” Written & Directed by Alexander Scott Producers: Fabiana Landivar Quintela and Aerin Fortes Casting Director: Kailah Augustine Logline: When a not-so-sober college student becomes a witness to a paranormal murder at a party, she rushes to find her intoxicated friends and escape before they’re next. Filming Dates: JULY 25th, 26th, and 27th… Read more »
Virtual – WIFV workshop on Casting Your Film – July 10th – Fee
NSDF: Casting Your Film – July 10 You’ve got the script, now you need the actors! In this workshop, Anne Chapman will share how to run a casting call; how to get your script in front of an actor; how to work with a casting director; what types of parts would someone want to play; basics on SAG-AFTRA… Read more »
Virtual – WIFV Event – Meet Filmmaker Harold Jackson III – July 3rd – Fee
NSDF: Meet Filmmaker Harold Jackson III Harold Jackson III is an Emmy Award-nominated Producer based in the DMV. He will discuss his filmmaking process from script to finance to screen! Watch his work and bring your questions to this conversation. “Storytelling through visualization is what drives me.” Some of his award-winning productions include LAST NIGHT (ABFF Best Screenplay/Audience Choice Winner… Read more »