The Challenge: Write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours given a required character, prop, line of dialogue and genre just before the clock starts! Richmond’s favorite filmmaking event returns as part of a global tour where over 100 cities around the world compete to see who can make the best short film in just… Read more »

WTKR/WGNT, The E.W. Scripps station in Norfolk, Virginia is searching for a Manager of Enterprise Content, who will be responsible for the planning and execution of enterprise news stories across all platforms. This position requires local content vision and strategy to address consumer needs, content standards, delivery, quality control and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate… Read more »

Ask an Entertainment Lawyer – With Kirk Schroeder Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm Location: Visual Arts Center, 1812 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23220 Register at this link: https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5246175 So you have legal questions about film making? We know someone with answers. Join us for an evening with renowned Entertainment Lawyer & longtime VPA… Read more »

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for body doubles for a non-union ad campaign filming in either the Washington, DC, or Leesburg, VA area, on Monday, May 8, 2023. We are currently looking for the following types:   Latina female, 20s-30s, 5’3 with medium-length straight or wavy dirty blonde hair and a tan complexion. Athletic build.… 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. Have you always wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project, but were daunted by the challenge? Or maybe you have done a 48, but are looking for ways to… Read more »

FREE Writing Class  with Jacob Krueger Click here to register for this event: JOIN US TONIGHT! Thursday, April 27th 7pm Eastern (NYC) / 4pm Pacific Website: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/

The Ashland Theatre, in partnership with Fountain Bookstore, will host the 2nd annual Ashland Book Festival on May 5 & 6, 2023.  Tickets are on sale now. On Friday, May 5, White House journalist for the New York Times and political analyst for CNN, Maggie Haberman will be here to discuss her book, Confidence Man: The… Read more »

Finn Howell: $400.00 flat rate Supporting. Late teens. Caucasian. An insecure high school student with an abusive home life. David Parker: $400.00 flat rate Supporting. Late teens. Any ethnicity. A quiet, kind high school student who is devout in his faith and often over looked. Longline: Students and faculty of Willow Park High are left… Read more »

Seeking talent for VA Lottery – Richmond VA – NU – May 1st Seeking talent as follows for the VA Lottery shoot on May 1st in Richmond VA.  This is a Nonunion project.  Please see details below on how to submit if interested and available. Featured talent: –Jeffrey (speaking role) – Rate $500- (late 30’s)… Read more »

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 »