VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES  31st ANNUAL VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION The Virginia Film Office’s  2019 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is now open for submissions.  The film office established the competition, now in its 31st year, to provide Virginia screenwriters with a forum for their work and an opportunity to present their scripts to professionals in the motion… Read more »

It’s not too late to get in the summer spotlight in Fairfax County! Our award-winning camps begin soon…kids ages 7-14 put on a new play every session plus improv, swim time and more. Register at moonlitwings.org/summercamp while space lasts! Summer sessions run 2-weeks with a performance for friends & family on the final day of each session.… Read more »

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the upcoming limited series The Good Lord Bird will film in Virginia this summer. The new SHOWTIME® limited series, produced by Blumhouse Television, is based on the National Book Award-winning novel, by the same name, from bestselling author James McBride. Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Tony® nominee Ethan Hawke will star as 19th-century abolitionist John… Read more »

In Your Ear presents Talking Professionally, an eight week intensive course designed for people to explore the world of voice over acting.  The course will consist of seven group classes, and one private lesson.  Classes will be held at In Your Ear Studios 1813 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223.   Classes start June 17th… Read more »

Short, passion project. Psychological thriller “Limbo” to run the festival circuit upon completion. The film follows a dead man’s attempt to hold onto his past life. Films in Williamsburg, VA, June 6th and 7th. Please email resume and work samples (if applicable) to [email protected]. Please write subject line as “Crew Position Name-Limbo.” 1ST AC-$210 for… Read more »

Loud Cat Creative is filming a theater commercial for Chick-fil-A Virginia Beach Blvd and is searching for 2 actors to play a couple buying Chick-fil-A.   1 Half day, one 2 hour day: $400 total per actor   WHEN: Sunday, May 26th 11-4:00 (We will probably wrap before then, however).   And Monday, May 27th… Read more »

Indie Production company needs skilled make up artist for approximately 2 weeks on set this summer between July and September. The shoot days will NOT be contiguous.  Experience in aging a person very helpful. To schedule an interview please email [email protected]. Resume and/or links to work requested.

CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM Shooting June 3rd & 4th in the Glen Allen Area Non-Union, Un-paid Genre: Horror Dark Comedy (inspired by Scary Movie) Director: Maddi McKenney Seeking: POLICE OFFICER: Male OR Female 30s-40s, any race or ethnicity. (Comedic role) BRENDON: Male, any race or ethnicity, 18-21. To apply: email headshot and resume… Read more »

Loud Cat Creative is filming a theater commercial for Chick-fil-A Virginia Beach Blvd and is searching for 2 actors to play a couple buying Chick-fil-A. 1 Half day, one 2 hour day: $400 total per actor WHEN: Sunday, May 26th 11-4:00 (We will probably wrap before then, however) and Monday, May 27th at 1:00pm-3:00pm (Monday… Read more »

LORI RUSSELL As the Film Office locations manager, Lori supports filmmakers with a broad range of location needs throughout Virginia, maintains the office’s location library and coordinates the internship program. She joined the team after ten years as a Key Assistant Location Manager and Scout for the film and television industry in Los Angeles, California.… Read more »

Beautiful Feet Productions Producers: Durrell and Rebecca Nelson Director: Durrell Nelson Writer: Rebecca Rogers Nelson   Mother of the bride: 40-45, Principal Bride: 20-25 Principal Groom: 22-28, Featured Father of the groom: 40s Featured Mother of the groom: 40s, Featured Non-Union / Local Hires Rates: Principal Roles $150/full shoot day Featured Roles: $50/half day. Mother… Read more »

arvold.casting is seeking actors in the MidAtlantic and Southeast regions for a limited series from an established, award-winning cable network casting in Richmond VA. Please see our casting notice for further details and submission instructions: http://arvold.com/casting-call/cable-network-limited-series/  

Project: Tell Me A Story Description: This film is based on the true story of how a young Filipino woman fell in love with an American soldier during WWII in the Philippines. It will be told from the perspective of a grandmother telling her grandchild a bedtime story. MAIN: Felicity(17): Young filipino girl who falls… Read more »

VCUarts Cinema Summer Intensive 2019 Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema are seeking 6 actors for WOMEN OF SHADY PINES, a non-union 35mm short student film.   WOMEN OF SHADY PINES VCUarts 35mm Short Student Film Production Company: VCUarts Cinema Executive Producers: Rob Tregenza & Virginia Bertholet Director: Mary Conklin Producer: Miles Jordan Writer: Oliva… Read more »

    Project: The Zombies Are Coming     Location: Lynchburg, VA     Date: September 17-26     Time: To be determined     Cast:   Woman(30-45), Native American or Japanese, will be playing a strong role in a comedy/horror will she helps 3 unlikely heroes survive monsters.            … Read more »

SILICONE VALLEY   VCU AMPT Program Non-Union Short Student Film Executive Producer: Julian Pozzi Director: Sarah Kerndt Producer: Crixell Matthews Writer: Sarah Kerndt Application Due Date: 05/16/19 Self-tape Due Date: 5/18/19 Shoot Dates: May 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2019 Shoot Location: Richmond, Va Non-Union Rate: $125-$150/full shoot day Actors will receive a copy of… Read more »

Looking for camera operators for a series of shorts to be shot in the Richmond area this summer. Shoots will begin in Late June and extend through August or early September. Shoots will be from 2-5 days and most shooting will be done on week-ends and week-day evenings. We use A7Sii cams. To arrange interviews… Read more »

My Brothers’ Crossing, a feature film shooting in Franklin County, Martinsville, and Bassett, VA is in search of a Props person. Pay to be discussed upon hiring. Shoot dates May 21st-31st.   Contact: Kayla Saunders, [email protected]

SILICONE VALLEY   VCU AMPT Program Non-Union Short Student Film Executive Producer: Julian Pozzi Director: Sarah Kerndt Producer: Crixell Matthews Writer: Sarah Kerndt Application Due Date: 05/16/19 Self-tape Due Date: 5/18/19 Shoot Dates: May 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2019 Shoot Location: Richmond, Va Non-Union Rate: $125-$150/full shoot day Actors will receive a copy of… Read more »

Casting director Matthew Maisto will be returning to DC on June 2nd for a one day workshop. He’s helped cast films such as: “On The Basis of Sex”, “FoxCatcher”, “St VIncent”, “The Hobbit” and TV shows: “Insecure”, “Modern Family” and many others. He will teach you audition techniques, script analysis and how to nail your… Read more »

Maggie Walker Governor’s School Digital Video Seminar Film Director: Tra My Anderson Shooting Location: Richmond, VA Email: [email protected] Logline: A man’s life falls apart as a solar apocalypse rapidly approaches. Submission Requirements: Please indicate your name, the part you’re interested in, and your location in the email subject line. Submit current headshots, resume, and reel,… Read more »

Dancing Ape Films is hosting the premier of our documentary at the Alamo Drafthouse in Ashburn, VA of June 22, 2019. The film, Hope’s City, details the history of and revitalization efforts undertaken by Pamplin City, VA after is was added to the Preservation Virginia Endangered Historic Places List in 2014. This screening is $26.50… Read more »

Charlottesville Filmmaking Nonprofit Light House Studio is looking for a Teaching Artist to lead Creative Game Making  the week of August 5 – 9.   Applicant should have: – Prior experience coding in Unity – Prior experience teaching students technical skills – Understanding of Game Mechanics & Assets – Passion for Storytelling – Passion for students   Hours: Monday – Friday,… Read more »

Charlottesville Filmmaking Nonprofit Light House Studio is looking for Teaching Artists for the following workshops:   June 10 – 14 MovieMakers: Epic Adventure Filmmaking 1   Applicant should have:   Professional experience in video/film production including specialization in one or more of the following (documentary, animation and narrative filmmaking). Teaching experience is preferred, but a desire to… Read more »