ACTORS RVA Anne Chapman Casting & VCUarts Cinema seeking 1 local actor for NON-UNION Short Student Film shooting June 23–25th, 2026, $225/day
The Perfect Wife
Non-Union Short Student Film
Production Company: VCUarts Cinema
Producing Faculty: Kevin Gallagher
Producer: Abriana Ridgley
Director: Angel Hasley
Screen Writers: Kyndall Manns & Jordyn Dyson
Casting Director: Anne Chapman
Casting Associates: Carly Hough, Phin Lavery, Tanner Stricklin
Casting Assistant: Xavier Montero-Severiche
Day Rate: $225/shoot day
First Round: Via Self-Tape
Virtual CB Date: June 8th, 2026
Shoot Dates: June 23rd, 24th, & 25th, 2026
Shoot Location: Greater Richmond, VA
Storyline: In 1958, a seemingly perfect couple unravels after the husband commits a terrible act, shattering the wife’s flawless facade.
[RICHARD JOHNSON] Black or Biracial man, mid to late 30s. Charming and attractive, though is threatened by his wife Margaret’s sense of self and her family’s wealth. Richard took Margaret’s last name because of her father’s reputation and did not realize that decision would make him feel so emasculated. Wants nothing more than kids of his own. An insecure opportunist, who thinks with his other head. Richard believes he is living the Mad Men life, but really, he’s riding coattails. Has a hint of a Southern accent.
MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH: Consuming gelatin. Wearing light prosthetics (latex and other SFX makeup), and fake blood. Passes out while falling to knees. Stunt experience is a plus.
SUPPORTING
RATE: $225/day for 2 days between June 23rd, 24th, & 25th, 2026.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submitting via Breakdown Express/Actors Access is preferred.
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Submitting does not guarantee an audition: If selected, you will be contacted with an audition time and location. Every submission is thoughtfully considered. Specific requirements for each role are indicated above. Anne Chapman Casting is a safe space where all voices are equal regardless of age, sex, racial, tribal, religious, linguistic, cultural or national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to get more details directly from the company.***