Eric Carlson, Director of the Virginia Screenwriters Forum, will be headlining a Screenwriters Panel on October 2nd at Regent University Communications Bldg, Screening Room A. He will be joined by Russ Fulmore, writer and producer of “Precinct 757”. VPA Members are free, non-members $5 Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct 2 Check-in/Meet-N-Greet starts at 6:30pm.… Read more »
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Lexington/Glasgow-Casting for commercial-October 2-4-Paid
Arvold casting is looking for people local to Central Virginia for Devils Backbone spots. Groups of friends recommend to submit together as well. devils backbone spots – slow by nature
Norfolk – Cinema/TV Post-production Full-time Professor position at ODU – PAID
Cinema & TV Post-Production Assistant/Associate Professor The Department of Communication & Theatre Arts at ODU is seeking a full-time professor (Tenure track, Assistant or Associate level) with substantial Cinema/TV post-production experience to help lead an expanding program in Cinema and Television production in a top-50 media market. ODU’s Film Program places an emphasis on students… Read more »
RICHMOND – Cinematography Panel – September 25th 6:30pm WVCE- $5/Free
The Richmond District of the Virginia Production Alliance’s Cinematography panel features of wealth of expertise from James Drake, Stephen Lyons, Mark Mervis and James Contner! Tuesday, Sept 25th. 6:30 PM – Networking 7:00 PM – Meeting Start WCVE, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235 VPA members – FREE Non-member guests – $5 (Cash/check at the… Read more »
VIRGINIA BEACH/ NORFOLK/ CHESAPEAKE – Freelance videographer needed- October-November 2018 – PAID
Looking for a freelance video person who can shoot, edit & export short videos for web applications. This is a paid gig, located in the Va-Beach / Norfolk market. This project will total 2 – 3 short videos, each video will be 30 – 40 seconds in length. Based on prior experience with these projects,… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD – Costume Designer – Sept. 29-30 – PAID
ISO experienced Costumer Designer for short film shooting for two days in Springfield, VA on Sat. Sept. 29 – Sun. Sept. 30. PAID. Please send resumes to: [email protected] Synopsis: Charles Jones is a participant an experiment to see if people living on the autism spectrum can use their special gifts to offer alternative solutions to… Read more »
Governor Northam Announces Production of Feature Film “Harriet” in Virginia
RICHMOND—Governor Northam announced today that the Focus Features production, Harriet, will film in Central Virginia this fall. It will be the first feature-length film to tell the story of heroic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman. Harriet is set to star Tony Award®-winner Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) and Tony Award®-winner and Grammy Award®-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton). Gregory Allen Howard… Read more »
DMV Area- DP, Sound Recordist, Grip/Electric Needed – October 21-22 – PAID
Shoot dates: October 21st and 22nd Location: TBD but will be in DC/VA/MD Rates: All crew department heads are at a rate of $150/day. The crew positions needed for this short film are: DP sound recordist grip/electric All resumes can be sent to [email protected] To learn more about the project, applicants can visit: Notthatnice.strikingly.com
Richmond – To Kill a Mockingbird Live – Sept 21-23 – Tickets
VPA Members can receive $8 off tickets to see a live stage production of To Kill A Mockingbird starring Academy Award Nominee, Mary Badham. Ms. Badham played the role of Scout in the 1962 movie alongside Gregory Peck. She will be playing the role of Jean Louise Finch, who has come back to her hometown… Read more »
Petersburg – Harriet Open Casting Call – Sept 23
More information at: http://arvold.com/casting-call/open-casting-call-feature-film-harriet/
Richmond – Harriet Open Casting Call – Sept 22
More information at: http://arvold.com/casting-call/open-casting-call-feature-film-harriet/
Northern Neck – Casting Short Thriller Film “Shut Eyes” – PAID
Casting a Short Film set in the Chesapeake Bay area shooting in and around Heathsville and Reedville, VA. A thriller about a woman kicking an addiction on her own terms when unexpected preternatural occurrences begin to make things more complicated than she could have imagined.
Fairfax -Freelance Illustrator For Hire-Paid
They are looking for a freelance artist who can make 6 sketches in colored pen, colored pencil, paint, or watercolor for an educational video . This project will require you to rework some concepts for presidential monuments that were conceived in the 1920s and 1950s. They have original architectural designs for reference, but are looking to… Read more »
RICHMOND – On Camera Monologue Intensive – Sept. 15th – $120
‘Mastering the Minute Monologue for Film’ Current VPA Members Receive 20% Discount! **Be sure to click on the VPA button on registration page to get discount** With Special Guest Scott Wichmann: Award-winning actor Scott Wichmann (Loving, Lincoln, Legends & Lies, Turn) will be joining Eva DeVirgilis’ on-camera class to explore making the transition from the… Read more »
Richmond – Afrikana Film Festival – POSTPONED
3rd Annual Afrikana Independent Film Festival Thursday, Sept 13 – Sunday, Sept 16 Featuring: Boots Riley, writer/director of SORRY TO BOTHER YOU at The ICA, Richmond’s own, Praheme and BK Fulton with RVA premieres, Opening night reception featuring Calvin Presents at The Valentine BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.afrikanafilmfestival.org/buy-tickets Afrikana Independent Film Festival’s 3rd annual multi-day festival… Read more »
Central VA – Casting Call for George Washington’s Army Film – April-May 2019 – Paid
Casting Call: George Washington’s Army and Me Feature Film http://GWArmyAndMe.com Non-Union, Independent FIlm No Agents, Managers or 3rd Parties please. Must have film experience with at least one major speaking role. Prefer historical / period piece. Character: Miss Jenny Gender: Female Age: 16-20 Height / Weight: 5’7 – 5’10 – weight proportionate Ethnicity: Caucasian Accent:… Read more »
Richmond – Seeking Casting Assistant for “Harriet” – Sept 15-Dec – Paid
Carol Grant Casting is seeking a Casting Assistant for the feature film, “Harriet”. Must be a Richmond local, with own transportation and available Sept. 15th thru early December. Actually start date tbd. Interested parties should email resumes to: [email protected]
Richmond – Indie Short seeking location scout – Sept – Paid
Local Indie Production Company needs a go-getter type person to scout locations for an Indie short to be shot in the greater Richmond area in September. Experienced preferred but not necessary. Please respond to [email protected]
Chesapeak – Seeking actors for reenactment – Sept 18 & 19 – Paid
The Christian Broadcasting Network is looking to cast two roles for an upcoming project. It is a narrative story focused on a woman who was abused as a child, and the choices she made in search of love. The scenes will be abstract reenactments shot in an open field in Chesapeake, VA. We will have two… Read more »
Middletown – Seeking Crew and actors – Sept 27-29 – Paid
Seeking Crew and actors for a short film called ‘Free’ Filming over 2 nights at Thorndale Farm near Middletown, Virginia. Sound guy – to work the second night 9/28-29 Hair and Make up – Both nights – 9/27 and 28 Wardrobe supervisor – Both nights 9/27 and 28 Plantation workers Male & Female African-American background… Read more »
Roanoke – Law Firm Commercial – Sept 19 – Paid
Casting Call Talent Agency is looking for talent for a Law firm TV commercial in Roanoke VA. Sept. 19th in Roanoke, VA Seeking an African American women ages 40 to 60’s. It will be off camera VO and on camera broll. Talent needed for about 2 hrs. This is a non union job. It will… Read more »
Ashland – Fifth Open-Air Film Festival – Sept. 7, 8, 14
The fifth annual Open-Air Film Festival in Ashland at Randolph-Macon college will begin this September. Details below.
RICHMOND – DRONE OPERATOR FOR WEDDING PRODUCTION COMPANY – PAID
Owner of a small filmmaking company specializing in wedding films is seeking a part time drone operator for a couple wedding shoots this coming fall. If all goes well this could lead to a potential position in the Spring wedding season as well. Must provide samples of work. Please email your work and rates to: Morgan… Read more »
Crew – PAs needed for Virginia Beach Visitor’s Center shoot – Paid
Cavalier Pictures is hiring two PAs for a film shoot in Virginia Beach. Must be local to Hampton Roads area and have full availability Sept. 4, 5, 6, 10, 28, 29, 30 and Oct. 1 & 2. Filming will take place throughout VB area. $150/day. Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 734-366-0285.