“The Indigo Restaurant” Written & Directed By: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: A tangled web of loyalty, deceit, and blood is spun when Logan, a man caught between love and survival, is coerced into assassinating his future father-in-law, the formidable mob boss Gio Alfero. With conspirators pulling the strings from the shadows, Logan faces impossible choices… Read more »

Filmed in Virginia, the indie film “Glue Trap” will have a limited theatrical run at the Bow Tie theater in Richmond starting this Friday, 12/13, and a special Q&A screening at Violet Crown in Charlottesville Saturday, 12/14. Written and directed by Justin Geldzahler, who consulted on the latest seasons of Succession and Euphoria, Glue Trap… Read more »

Earn a Certificate in Screenwriting from Georgetown University This 12-week program covers all the essentials needed to write marketable screenplays/teleplays for film, television, and the web. Classes meet virtually in the evenings, twice weekly, for 1.5 hours each. Our program is open to all. Classes begin on February 11. Go to the website below for more information. Website… Read more »

Casting Notice for an upcoming short film “The Mirror” by Visions Filmworks. Best friend of lead – (African American, age range 25-40, Supporting Male,) Pay $100 Dad -(African American, age range 40 & up Supporting Male) Pay $100 Mama – (African American, age range 40 & Up, Supporting Female) Pay $100 Shoot Location will be… Read more »

The holiday season is upon us, and our districts are planning upcoming holiday mixer events – come eat, drink, and be merry with the Virginia Production Alliance! Richmond District – December 10th – 6:00 p.m. Visual Arts Center – Richmond Hampton Roads District – December 12th – 6:00p.m. Thin Brew Line Brewery – Virginia Beach… Read more »

“The Boy & The Gun” Written and Directed by: Tiernan Caulfield Produced by: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Trevor takes on a seemingly simple babysitting gig, spending the evening playing video games with seven-year-old Pete. But the night spirals into chaos when Pete discovers a real gun hidden in the apartment. What starts as an… Read more »

Casting extras for LITTLE BOY BLUE, a narrative, student short film. It’ll be shot at Thirsty’s on November 30th and December 1st. It is unpaid, though food and beverages will be provided. STORYLINE: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as a straight black man. But when a homicide occurs at a local drag… Read more »

Subject: Richmond- TALENT – Casting VCU Graduate Student Film, Paid, Non-Union Description: Forough by Sina Khani *The film will be screened at ICA auditorium as a VCU graduate Thesis* Genre: Drama, Short 4 days 12-hour shooting, Early January (or less likely late December) (Dates TBD upon the cast and crew’s schedule). (Likely Weekends), Richmond, VA… Read more »

Hi my name is Duncan Coppi I’m a senior in VCUarts Film program and casting for my thesis film. Brief Description The working title is Remembrance. In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, James, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping his aging grandmother move out of her house. As James grapples with his… Read more »

CASTING CALL Richmond Local Hire – Seeking four actors for the below paid non-speaking roles in a local real estate spot. The concept: a family shopping for a new house. 3-person family Female; age can range from mid 40s to early 50s; any ethnicity Male; age can range from mid 40s to early 50s; any… Read more »

Join Richmond District VPA for a Discussion with Filmmaker Brian Bullock on Writing, Financing, Producing, and making his political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder  When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6 PM  Location:  Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 REGISTER HERE Social History Documentary Writer, Producer, and Director… Read more »

The Virginia Film Office announced the three winners of the 2024 Virginia Screenwriting Competition. The annual event, founded in 1989, was created to promote Virginia’s in-state talent and encourage aspiring screenwriters. The winners and their screenplays, all feature-length, are Gina DeAngelis (Williamsburg) for The Knocking at the Marsh, Kenneth Maitland (Richmond) for Lynnhaven, and Kayla… Read more »

“Pestilence” Directed by Brandon Amiot Casting by Bethanie Richters Log Line: To avoid eviction from his home, a struggling cartoonist gets a new roommate to help pay the bills, only to find himself living with a freeloader who may not even be human. NON-UNION, unpaid student film filming November 15th-17th in the Virginia Beach, VA… Read more »

The 20th Adrenaline Film Project: 12 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours Light House Studio looks forward to sharing the work of this year’s filmmakers with the local community. We invite you to purchase your tickets today for the Adrenaline Film Project Screening on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00pm at the Vinegar… Read more »

Post-Production Coordinator, George Mason University, Film and Video Studies About the Department: Film and Video Studies offers courses leading to a BA in Film and Video with optional pathways in directing and producing, cinematography, editing, sound, and screenwriting. The Program coordinates (and co-coordinates) a series of public film screenings and events, student showcases, and a… Read more »

“Breathe” Directors: Kenneth Nguyen and Jaden Annan Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds himself struggling to navigate his grief after the funeral. While coming to terms with his own feelings, he must also bear his father’s anger and his sister’s innocence, hoping to somehow find a… Read more »

Casting for LITTLE BOY BLUE, a narrative, student short film. To be shot at a location in Richmond (still location scouting). It is unpaid, though food and beverages will be provided. STORYLINE: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as a straight black man. But when a homicide occurs at a local drag club,… Read more »

CASTING CALL for student film – “NOT MY NAME” LOGLINE – A rebellious teenager and her mother must put their fractured bond aside to escape the girl’s corrupt father—a ruthless cop who will stop at nothing to bring them back and make them face his own brand of justice. Seeking: Rui – (18 – 25)… Read more »

Casting a male 20-40 Caucasian for a teleprompter shoot for an internal training video. Pay is $350 for a half day shoot. To submit please email [email protected] with your headshot, a current selfie, and a phone number we can reach you. This casting will require a self tape.

This is a short queer film that follows the lives of two high school best friends, Gwen and Marlo, after two years apart. Gwen’s mom, Sherry, is the catalyst for bringing the girls back together as she gives Marlo the acceptance she doesn’t receive in her own home. Roles needed: SHERRY: Gwen’s mom, between ages… Read more »

We are excited to share that our actor call is open for the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! This narrative filmmaking workshop challenges filmmakers to pitch, write, film, and edit a short film in 72 hours, with approximately 2-3 actors per film. Join us for a premiere of the completed films featuring an award ceremony where… Read more »

CASTING CALL I’m casting an Ultra Low Budget short film shooting in Fries, Virginia in early November. Birdie is a coming of age film about love, loss and longing, set in the aftermath of the Biafran war. It follows a war displaced Nigerian family (a mother and her two teenage daughters) in the summer of… Read more »

Little Boy Blue Directed by Nya Wilson Hi all! I’m looking for crew positions on my student thesis film LITTLE BOY BLUE. The positions are unpaid, though food (not just pizza lol) and beverages will be provided. Also, ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY ME. Synopsis: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as… Read more »

Hey, Happy Fall! I’m crewing up for a short film that shoots in Fries, Virginia this November and looking to fill the last few spots on the crew! Looking for locals to the area – i.e Fries, VA, Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC or anyone who can WORK AS A LOCAL PLEASE. If you’re interested… Read more »