The Indie Short Film Series are pleased to invite you to submit to the Indie short FILM SERIES scheduled in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, June 11, 7p, at the city’s only truly independent theatre cultivating opportunities for independent filmmakers. Attached is the full press release for the June 11th installment. More information about submission is located on… Read more »
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Winchester & Front Royal – Casting Call for Student Film – May/June 2022 – Unpaid
CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT FILM Project Title: “The Showdown” Director: Andy Espinoza Production Type: Student/Independent Locations: Winchester, VA/Front Royal, VA This Shenandoah University Student Film is about two people fighting over a candy bar during a performance. We are looking for extras to play audience members and theater troupes. While work is unpaid, meals will… Read more »
Richmond & Charlottesville – Extras Casting Call for Garden Party Video – 5/24/22 – PAID
Casting for a half day shoot outside of Charlottesville, VA for a short brand video spot. Pay is $150 for 3pm-8:30pm on May 24, rain date is May 31st. Must be willing to work as a local to Charlottesville. The scene we will be filming is a garden party of worldly and successful people as… Read more »
Statewide – Roy W. Dean Film Grants Open – No Fee
The Roy W. Dean Film Grants, celebrating their 3rd decade of supporting indie filmmakers, is accepting submissions for its 2022 Summer Grant. Awarded to a film that is unique and that makes a contribution to society, the grant includes cash and donated film production services. From the Heart Productions, the 501(c)3 top-rated non-profit sponsoring the grant,… Read more »
Statewide – Submit to the Virginia Film Festival – Discount for Virginians
Submit Your Film to the 35th Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit new narrative and documentary features, short films, and independent and international projects across all genres. Every Fall, the VAFF brings in a fascinating selection of guests, from internationally acclaimed directors and actors to professors and… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Independent Feature – Sept. 2022 – Paid
Production title: The Trip Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent / student Project length: Feature Length Production location: Richmond, VA Director: Lindsey Paulette Producer: Sam Ratliff Casting Director: Kale Simmons Shooting Location: Multiple locations in Central/ Western Virginia Email: [email protected] Compensation: YES; varies by role KEY DATES Auditions: AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON (PREFERRED).… Read more »
NOVA/DC – 48 Hour Film Project – Early Bird Deadline 4/20 – Fee
There are two ways to sign up for the DC 48 Hour Film Project, May 13-15: Sign up your own team! –OR– Join the WIFV team! (Contact [email protected]) This is a reminder that the Early Bird Deadline is tomorrow, so now is the time to sign up your team and save! Go here to register: https://www.48hourfilm.com/dc Don’t… Read more »
Richmond & Williamsburg – Casting Call for lead child actor – June 2022 – Paid
Promo trailer shoot seeks active 8 year old boy for lead role. Casting Call for Elijah and George – A Revolutionary War Feature Film Project. We are shooting scenes for a new Promotional Trailer. NO AGENTS Please. Location: South of Richmond, North of Williamsburg, VA June 17, 18 & 19 tentative Character Name: Elijah Paterson… Read more »
Lynchburg/Charlottesville – Casting Call for short comedy – April/May 2022 – Paid
Casting for independent short comedy, to shoot in late April/mid-May. Looking for actors who can convincingly play teenagers to fill four roles: Tom Sawyer (Male, 15-16, White) Huckleberry Finn (Male, 16-17, White) Ben Rogers (Male, 14-16, White) Amy Lawrence (Female, 16-16, White) The script involves Tom Sawyer dealing with a run of terrible luck on… Read more »
Fairfax – Casting Call for Student Film – 4/15-17 – Unpaid
ASIAN ACTORS OF ALL AGES for Student Film George Mason University Student Film about a multigenerational immigrant family Logline: Christina, an ambitious single mother, is grieving the loss of her mother, Kim, only to find she is not alone as she thinks. With the help of her daughter, Annie, who has the ability to see… Read more »
Statewide – Potential Scam/Phishing – ‘Only in the Moonlight’
Several crew members have made the Virginia Film Office and Virginia Production Alliance aware of a potential scam in which ‘producers’ for a production entitled “Only in the Moonlight” reached out via email offering above-industry wages in several parts of the state, asking for personal information to set up payment, and are implying that they… Read more »
Statewide – 2022 VSC Opens April 1 – Free
THE 2022 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1, 2022. THE DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2022. HOW TO APPLY To submit a screenplay into the competition: Email a PDF of the script to [email protected], following ALL listed HERE. Please have the title of the screenplay in the file name. Fill out the accompanying online application here. If both steps… Read more »
Statewide – Virginia Production Alliance Annual Meeting – March 30 7 PM – Free
The Virginia Production Alliance’s annual update meeting will be this Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. They will present the 2022-2023 Board of Trustees slate and hear legislative and upcoming project updates from VFO director Andy Edmunds and VPA legislative director Matt Benedetti! Agenda: Annual Awards Slate of 2022-2023 State Board Candidates Legislative Update… Read more »
Herndon – Casting Call for Major Financial Institution – April 12th & 13th – Paid
We are looking for a real family of 4 as well as a friend group comprised of 3 friends in their 20s/30s. Pay is $1250/adult and $750/minor + 20% agency fee if applicable. Those interested should submit a couple group photos to [email protected] to be considered. Thanks so much! Website: www.slatecasting.com
Richmond – The Byrd Theatre’s National Science on Screen Night – March 22 – $8
The Byrd Theatre participates in National Science on Screen Night with other grantee theaters across the country The Byrd Theatre, our region’s premier motion picture palace is proud to be a recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Cooledge Corner Theatre Science on Screen Grant. The Byrd Theatre is participating in 9th National evening of… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Lead in Short Lifestyle Video – May 2022 – Paid
We are casting the lead character in short video about the inspiration for our clients brand. The video will include a mix of travel, lifestyle, and craft shots to tell a story. The protagonist(role we are casting for) is an affluent middle-aged woman who has experienced great success in her career and has a deep… Read more »
Washington DC – Spring Screenwriting Class – May 7th – June 18th – Fee
Georgetown University – Spring Screenwriting Class Introduction to Screenwriting, an affordable six-week class, is being offered by Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education on our campus, at 640 Massachusetts Avenue NW from May 7 to June 18. Classes will be held in person and are being taught by Kevin Downs, a filmmaker/writer/educator with… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for feature length film – April 2022 – Deferred Payment
CASTING! THIS IS A DEFERRED POSITION FOR POSSIBLE PLACEMENT IN THE FINAL FEATURE LENGTH FILM. Casey (Main): 18-25 years old; curvy, plus size actress; Must be comfortable with sexual coarse humor and action. Maggie: (2nd lead): 18-25 years old; caucasian, curvy, plus size actress; Must be comfortable with sexual coarse humor and action. MJ: (3rd… Read more »
Richmond – Child Extras Casting Call for Student Short Film – ASAP – Paid
$50 pay. This is for EXTRAS only. I am a Army Veteran and a STUDENT FILMMAKER. This is a my Narrative Film. It is called “MOBBING”, a student short film. I am in the Richmond, VA area and will film here as well. I have a very introspective film, with a message that I’ve written,… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student Short Film – March 2022 – Unpaid
Non union, unpaid, but will give footage for reels. Student Short Film: Fleeting Time Shoot date Mar 20, 2022 Non-union, unpaid but will provide footage to actors for reels. Logline: When faced with death, a young, accomplished Army Specialist rethinks the trajectory of her life. Synopsis: SPC. Byers (22) and SGT Montoya (23) are stuck… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Actor Fluent in ASL – April 1-3 – PAID
New Surge Productions is looking for a Male actor fluent in ASL to join our short-film, “Busker Jones”. Please see below for further information. — Project length: Short Film (12-15 minutes) KEY DATES Auditions: ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE REMOTE. Please submit 1-min video displaying ASL ability, resumé and headshot to [email protected] Call Backs: ZOOM TBD February… Read more »
Virginia/Maryland – Casting call for Short Film – April 22nd-24th – Paid
Casting short film “Look Behind You” is in search for a Lead Actor. A hipster goes camping with his friend, setting the goal of convincing him to call off his engagement, while unbeknownst to them, a mysterious evil lurks in the woods behind them. Looking for actor to play the lead role. JOSH- Male hipster… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for Short Film – March 12th – Paid
2 lead Actors & 4 extras needed for a short film, Ebony & Ivory, by Visionsfilmworks & TIMELESS Productions 1 black male – 18-25 -4hrs. pay $100 1 white male -18-25 – 4hrs. pay $100 4 extras any race, age or gender 4 hrs pay $50 Shooting day March 12th noon-4pm Please submit head shot… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student Project – March 1st-15th – Paid
“MOBBING” a Student Screenplay: by Jo Anne Hall Logline: A traumatized, abused, lost soul of a young girl, starts acting out at her inner city elementary school, all while she must deal with her bizarre deadly occultic family life back home. Time is not on her side, as she factors fight or flight in the… Read more »