“Forgetting, and Other Deadly Weapons” is a student-produced narrative short film advocating for gun control through the lens of childhood innocence in literature.

Logline: A young woman’s devastating discovery in a small-town school library leads her to explore literature and writing as an outlet for grief.

Roles:
Ana (female, early-mid 20s, any race): passionate writer, values individuality, empathetic towards Louis.
Louis (male, 10-14, any race): grieving the loss of his sister in a school shooting, seeking connection in an environment that ignores his tragedy.
Esther (female, 40-60, any race): Ana’s coworker, encapsulates the town’s refusal to face their shortcomings.
Amelie (female, 8-10, any race): non-speaking role, Louis’s sister with a passion for literature and imagination.

When: March 20th, 2026 – March 22nd, 2026

Where: Richmond, Virginia

Contact Info: Poppy Friske – (424) 209-5833 – [email protected]

To apply, please fill out the form at this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRtyMqzSW0spl8f5iovGE4pSsLKt37EYb745lhcwu9RYY_-Q/viewform?usp=header

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this production and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.***