Mason Film Festival 2023 May 4-6, 2023 Assorted Locations at GMU’s Fairfax Campus The annual Film Festival at George Mason University features diverse, original work by Film and Video Studies program students. The 2023 Festival spans three days, from Thursday, May 4 to Saturday, May 6. For more information, and to register to attend each… Read more »

Dhani Films & Leverne Casting are seeking FOUR actors for a short student film shooting in Richmond, VA in May 2023. Rate: $125/shoot day. Production title: The Average Black Boy Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent/Student Project length and genre: Short Film/Teen Drama Production location: Richmond, VA Director: Tajhmir Gough Casting Director: Nia Leverne… Read more »

Next Generation Storytellers Short Films Hollywood is coming to Hampton! Emmy award-winning actor and Hampton native & TV star Trent Garrett will be filming 4 short films with Hampton City Schools. 2x Emmy-winning cinematographer Roy H. Wagner will be lighting them with Sony sponsoring cameras as well as lighting. We are looking for 2 camera… Read more »

To better serve local filmmakers, Docs In Progress is launching a new Fellowship for Documentary Story Development for those who are just starting out with an idea. This fellowship will be in person for 6 sessions at Docs In Progress in Silver Spring. Our Legacy Fellowship continues virtually for filmmakers who already have a treatment, have already… Read more »

Mark your calendars! Join VPA at The Visual Arts Center for an evening with our Union partners, including VPA sponsor IATSE for a discussion on How to work with Unions. Bring your questions and come out to meet some of the various union leaders in the film industry including IATSE, SAG, and others. When: April… Read more »

One of Hollywood’s brightest stars for decades, Larenz Tate (Love Jones, Menace II Society, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Power), will be at Hampton University on Friday, April 21st from 6:30pm-9:30pm in Holland Hall. The event will be free to the public.  Acclaimed filmmaker and Hampton University film professor Rel Dowdell will be hosting… Read more »

Looking for two lead actors (male-presenting) for a silent short film called “The Drive Back”. Positions are paid. Filming would be a two week period in Virginia, as well as a two week cross country trip for the remainder of the movie, which will be shot once all funds are secured. The two parts are… Read more »

We are doing a documentary on the process of making a pyramid on Virginia Beach. I am looking for a PA to help shuttle people around and pick up supplies. $16.78/hr. guaranteed 8 hours of pay per day booked. Website: https://www.aretela.com/ If interested, please contact Rich Boyle at [email protected]

Kendall Cooper is now casting for a Non-Union Commercial filming in the Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, OR Lynchburg areas SUN. May 21st – TUES. May 23rd. Specific location is still TBD. This casting is open to actors and non-actors. No experience is necessary to apply. Looking to see real people outdoors in their natural environment enjoying their… Read more »

Pitching Master Class Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 6:30 PM Join Diana Kerew and Laurie Scheer to learn how to make a masterful pitch of your film or series. The presenters bring years of experience from both sides of the desk that will be shared in this program.  Our goal is to give you the… Read more »

*pay TBD to reimburse travel expenses and meals Casting the short film Everything Under the Sun directed by Maddy Wade Seeking 1 actor to complete our cast, shooting in Richmond on 4/15 and 4/16 Storyline: A brief exploration of God, loneliness, and love, seen through a young woman who’s just moved from her childhood home.… Read more »

Kendall Cooper is now casting for a Non-Union Commercial filming in the Virginia Beach area TUES. May 16th – THURS. May 18th. This casting is open to actors and non-actors. No experience is necessary to apply. Looking to see real people outdoors in their natural environment enjoying their active hobbies as they would in real… Read more »

Rocket Media Group is casting BACKGROUND TALENT for a training video to be shot DAYTIME on Tuesday, April 11, or Wednesday, April 12, in Quantico, VA. This video will train law enforcement personnel about preparation and issues surrounding next-of-kin notifications. Only MD/DC/VA local talent will be considered. If you do not have a local MD/DC/VA phone… Read more »

$150.00/day Looking for THREE speaking roles, a large, hulking monster and a handful of extras for a horror comedy set on the Fourth of July! Premise is reminiscent of Get Out… a get together gone wrong… HORRIBLY wrong! Characters: Jess & Kaelyn: two lovers caught in the sticky situation… Kaelyn is a doe-eyed and innocent… Read more »

Casting for a student short film “The Body Electric” directed by Michelle Ghee, a VCU Cinema student. All roles are paid and meals will be provided. 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… Read more »

“HOW TO MAKE A DOCUMENTARY FILM” WORKSHOP  Happening Saturday, April 22nd, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM,  Belltower Pictures and Oakwood Arts are hosting the fourth session of the “How to Make a Documentary Film” workshop series. With guest speakers Angi Kane, Heather Waters, and Justin Laughter we will explore the general subject of “The… Read more »

In this workshop, Elizabeth Miller will share how working with a music supervisor can help you find and license the music you want for your film. This will also be a good discussion for composers who want insights on how to get their music in front of music supervisors and into films. Start: Tuesday, April… Read more »

CONSTANTS & VARIABLES ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 4 actors for Non-Union Short Student Film shooting 6/21-23/2023 $185-200/day VCUarts Cinema Non-Union Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producer: Sheree Chen Producer: Joshua Arroyo Director: Amaya Winslow Writer: Gigi Jacobsen Casting Director: Anne Chapman Casting Associates: Gigi Jacobsen & Carly Hough Casting… Read more »

7 News in Washington, DC has an exciting opportunity for a full-time News Production Assistant. Date Posted: 3/29/23 Closing Date: 5/28/23 City/State: Arlington, VA Responsibilities include: Operate Deko, Audio, or Camera for our Newscasts Prep for newscasts including but not limited to: Preparing all fonts to air during the newscast Studio and set preparation Maintaining studio Lighting… Read more »

The Virginia Screenwriter’s Forum First Act, First Look Screenplay Contest: Think your first act has what it takes to captivate an audience? Submit the first 30 pages of your feature script for the chance to win $500 from the Virginia Screenwriters Forum (VSF)! Scripts entered into the Second Annual First Act, First Look Screenplay Contest… Read more »

The 2023 Alexandria Film Festival—our 17th annual!—will take place November 9-12, 2023, in Alexandria, Virginia. We start accepting film submissions for consideration on April 3 (see below) and will shortly be posting information about the submission process on our website, www.alexfilmfest.com. Be on the lookout for that announcement!   Call for Film Submissions & Judging… Read more »

From the producer of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project and the creator of the VHSL Film Festival comes the Short Film Series presented by the Richmond Film Network.    This experience brings together innovative, independent storytellers and discerning audiences for its monthly program of short films, compelling moderated filmmaker Q&As, and meaningful networking.   ANNOUNCING THE… Read more »

CASTING FOR CHOR – Richmond VA – NU – April 12, 13, 14 NEW PROJECT JUST IN!  SEEKING MULTIPLE TALENT! Seeking talent for an upcoming Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHOR)  project filming in Richmond VA on April 12, 13, and 14.  This is a nonunion project.  SELF TAPE SUBMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION!  Please see… Read more »

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for talent for a non-union PSA shooting in Alexandria, VA on March 28, 2023. They are currently looking for the following types: Principal – any gender/ethnicity, 65+ Principal – any gender/ethnicity, 20s-70s – walks with a cane or walker and can walk up approximately 4 steps OR has an upper… Read more »