Join the VPA for our December virtual event featuring Anne Chapman! Dec 15 at 7:00 PM – Virtual Zoom With more than 25 years of casting experience in film and television, Anne Chapman has a keen eye for finding just the right actor to fit a part. Anne’s deep knowledge of Virginia’s actor and crew base makes… Read more »

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021  Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18, may also be chosen.… Read more »

Kevin Downs is offering two 6-week screenwriting courses this Winter/Spring. Introduction to Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from January 16th through February 20th. Advanced Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from March 13th through April 24th. The course will be held over zoom and costs $495. Kevin Downs has years of experience teaching at… Read more »

Casting Call: LIMITED SERIES “DOPESICK” (RICHMOND, VA and CLIFTON FORGE, VA) Kendall Cooper Casting is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming limited series “Dopesick”. Filming will be in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas starting in December 2020 and continuing through May of 2021. There will be additional filming in the Clifton… Read more »

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dopesick, the upcoming Hulu eight-episode limited series, will film in Central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Roanoke regions, including Clifton Forge, this winter and is anticipated to continue through the spring. Developed by writer and executive producer Danny Strong, Dopesick is inspired by the bestselling book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the… Read more »

Register today for an actor-to-actor discussion about Tom Belgrey’s career — coast-to-coast. From studying with Stella Adler to taking direction from Steven Speilberg, you’ll want to hear Tom’s anecdotes and tips for fellow thespians. This virtual event is tomorrow, don’t miss it!   Register here: https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-4028783

Hello! I am looking to hire a drone operator with a valid drone license to film aerials of Beaverdam, VA on Nov 14-16. This is for a PBS Frontline film that will air on Tuesday, 11/17. We can offer a rate of $300 for a half-day. Happy to also pay for insurance and travel. Please… Read more »

Community Stories Film Festival previews the inspiring films from our local filmmakers. Presented by Docs in Progress from November 20th-22nd, 2020.   Get your home-made popcorn ready because these screenings are VIRTUAL and Free! Enjoy these screenings which spotlight contemporary and historical documentaries from a wide range of filmmakers from emerging artists all the way to professionals. Watch as they showcase their… Read more »

They are looking for male and female actors for a music video shoot December 6, 2020 from 1pm-6pm at CEO Studios in Richmond VA. Actors will be paid $60 for the five hours. They are seeking three Black female actors between the ages 18-50. These actors will be expected to lip sync “ohhh & ahhs”… Read more »

TITLE: Winter Story GENRE: Western / Family Drama SYNOPSIS: The family matriarch dies, leaving behind a contested inheritance. And even worse: the will cannot be located. The family order begins to fray further when a long-estranged daughter reappears to claim her share of the inheritance. The equivalent of a Western standoff ensues as the members of the… Read more »