Seeking non-union background performers for a feature film shooting around the Charlottesville/Richmond area. “Do Us Part” is an R-Rated (but heartwarming) romantic comedy about three college, Rose, Mark, and Ryan, when Rose–Ryan’s unrequited love from college–shows up to his wedding to profess her love, and Mark, the lascivious best man, must keep the show on… Read more »

My name is Parker Haller and I’m a senior at George Mason University, working on my senior thesis short film. “I Need Somebody” is about a popular social media influencer who hides his depression behind his online persona. I’m casting the two leads. Robert Hampshire is charismatic and lively, but privately he is solemn and… Read more »

Hello, This is a crew call for sound, art, and production department members for a 5-8-minute short film about children making a cozy dinner on a busy school night. More info about this production: Type of production: Non-union, student film Location: Richmond, VA Compensation: Unpaid Time: Last week of September (dates TBD) Please include a… Read more »

We have an upcoming installment to wrap up the summer on Saturday, September 23, 7pm and hope that you will submit and/ attend. To submit your film: www.filmfreeway.com/indieshortfilmseries To buy tickets: https://sept23shorts.eventbrite.com Thank you!

Hello! My name is Sofia Bazoberry. I’m a student at VCU and a film major. This upcoming semester I’ll be working on my Senior Thesis. For my film, I am hoping to pay actors but still need to fundraise so the compensation is still not determined. I am looking for an elderly man 60+ to… Read more »

Casting three characters for a short sci-fi film shooting in the Northern Virginia/DC area. Must have some acting experience. If interested, email your reel, portfolio/website, and/or links to past work to [email protected] Whatever you have is fine. Brief Synopsis – An FBI agent interrogates a creepy man about a home invasion he’s charged with. But,… Read more »

Seeking actors for a non-union student film written by Andrew Chi Nguyen shooting in Richmond, VA October 13th, 14th, & 15th, 2023. Unpaid, Copy, Credit, and Meals. SYNOPSIS: Centuries after the collapse of modern civilization, a gang of ruthless scavengers and an eccentric merchant meet for a deal with his mysterious client, The Woman. [THE… Read more »

Roy W. Dean Grant for Fall 2023 The Roy W. Dean Grant for indie filmmakers is now accepting applications for its Fall Grant. Awarded to a unique film that makes a contribution to society, the winner will receive $3,000 cash and thousands more in film services to help them complete their project.  Deadline for submissions… Read more »

Hello! I’m currently shooting a short film that is a bit poetic and whimsical about a girl trying to escape the August heat with a bit of ice cream. Looking for an actress with the following criteria: A young female lead (appearing 18-25) in a slice-of-life drama. Creative, expressive, and adventurous. Someone who loves to… Read more »

Join Women in Film and Television United States (Wiftus.org) and Women in Film and Video New England (wifvne.org) as we bring you an epic workshop on Line Producing. Our expert Line Producer is BD Gunnell: BD Gunnell is an independent feature film producer with over a decade of experience in the film industry. Starting as… Read more »

RICHMOND’S FAVORITE FILMMAKING EVENT IS BACK! THIS TIME, HORROR STYLE! Make a HORROR film in 48 hours, then watch it with family, friends and fans on the big screen at Bow Tie Movieland on Halloween weekend! That’s right! Richmond is at it again. We’ll give you a character, prop, line of dialogue and horror genre,… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Tickets are on Sale for The 22nd Annual Youth Film Festival  Festival Schedule Sponsor & VIP Party – 6:00 PM General Admission Doors Open – 7:15 PM Festival Screening – 7:30 PM Ticket Prices $ 102.50 VIP $ 32.50 Student VIP $ 17.00 General Admission – screening only Celebrate the art of… Read more »

Film Synopsis:  Reason and Faith is the story of a closeted Christian minister and a professional drag queen.  After having had an affair at a summer camp as teenagers, these two men were outed and traumatized by their families and communities, and their lives diverged for over fifty years.  Meeting again finally in their sixties,… Read more »

Film Synopsis:  Reason and Faith is the story of a closeted Christian minister and a professional drag queen.  After having had an affair at a summer camp as teenagers, these two men were outed and traumatized by their families and communities, and their lives diverged for over fifty years.  Meeting again finally in their sixties,… Read more »

Casting 4 roles for a supernatural short-film shooting in the DC/North Virginia area. Seeking 2 males and 2 females for the following parts: Lead: Male, African/African-American, 27-36 yr old, 5ft 8in – 5ft 11in height, with acting experience. Deity: Female, BIPOC, 25-37 yr old (flexible), 5ft 10in – 6ft 4in height, with fit/athletic build and… Read more »

Seeking Two Actors for a Non-Union Short Film Project CAT THIEVES is a short dramedy about a son helping his father come to terms with the death of the family cat. CHARACTERS: MIKE (Male, 55-70) – Mike is a stubborn and fiery old man. The recent death of his cat has sent him reeling, and… Read more »

Multiplatform Managing Editor Details: 7News in Washington, DC is in search of a proven leader who is a creative storyteller able to maintain an aggressive multiplatform content strategy while overseeing desk and digital operations. Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 7/31/2023 Closing Date: 9/29/2023 City: Arlington State: Virginia Requirements: 7News in Washington, DC is in… Read more »

Casting Call for The Body Electric.  A Sci-fi Thriller Short Film. 10/20/23 – 10/22/23 Looking for: Mrs. Dorothy Campbell. Lead. 50’s. Black/African American. Sophisticated, eagle-eyed, polite. Wife of Victor Campbell and the picture of respectability. After taking in the lovely and apparently destitute Dorothy as a surrogate daughter, her decades-old marital resentments begin to emerge.… Read more »

Hello! I’m currently shooting a short cinematic scene that is a bit poetic and whimsical about a girl trying to escape the August heat with a bit of ice cream. Looking for an actress with the following criteria: A young Asian female lead (appearing 18-25) in a slice-of-life drama. Introverted with a lively yet quiet… Read more »

BACKGROUND EXTRAS IN RICHMOND & CHARLOTTESVILLE PRIMARY CONTACT NAME – Sareva Racher EMAIL ADDRESS:  [email protected] TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Richmond – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Charlottesville, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID. $200 per day DESCRIPTION:  Non-Union Looking for all… Read more »

1 day in Charlottesville TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Charlottesville – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Charlottesville, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID DESCRIPTION:  5 Roles, Non-Union 1) Farmer – White Male  55-65. Older/ Strong/ Weathered/ Dedicated/ Passionate about his farm/ Friendly/… Read more »

1 day in Richmond TITLE – Sentara Health PROJECT DATE OR DATE RANGE – Fitting 8/14, Shoot 1 day in Richmond – 8/15 or 8/16, weather hold 8/20 & 21. LOCATION:  Richmond, VA COMPENSATION:   PAID DESCRIPTION:  5 Roles, Non-Union 1) Jogger – Multi-ethnic 40-50’s Female   Woman next door/ Average everyday-looking woman/ Not overly… Read more »

Healthcare campaign for Sentara Health Fitting Aug 14, shoot is 1 day in Richmond either Aug 15 or 16, weather day Aug 20 or 21 We are looking for the following Principal parts. 1) Jogger – Woman 45 – 59 Multiple Ethnic Appearance Woman next door / Average everyday looking woman / Not overly fit.… Read more »

The Challenge: write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours given a required character, prop, line of dialogue and genre right before the clock starts! Twenty-nine filmmaking teams from Richmond and beyond accepted the challenge for the 17th Annual Richmond 48 Hour Film Project, part of the largest filmmaking competition in the world that takes place… Read more »