The Alexandria Film Festival brings four days of high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the historic port city of Alexandria, Virginia.  The Festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an internationally recognized travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital. The 18th annual Alexandria Film… Read more »

This is a student supernatural thriller folktale shooting in Dillwyn, VA at a private lake property. Food and housing will be covered, and we can reimburse gas. Zoom casting. Story: A hunter risks everything to save his friend from a malevolent spirit known as The Witherman, tracking the elusive being into another realm. Trapped in… Read more »

ISO: SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, KEY PA, 1st AD, KEY GRIP, GAFFER, GRIP/ELECTRIC SWING, SOUND MIXER/BOOM OP, KEY HMU {FRIES, VA || DURHAM, NC || CHARLOTTE, NC in November} 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!… Read more »

Richmond District Meeting: Sound for Picture! Understanding Elements of Immersive Audio for Film When: October 22nd – 6:00 PM Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 For more details and to register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5905957

Angela Boehm Casting is casting REAL people for a new faith-based documentary, He Gets Us. SEEKING: We want people from EVERY walk of life to tell us: What are you sick of? Depression? Rising rent? Healthcare costs? Technology? Social Judgement? Anything! Eight (8) people will be chosen for this project. PAY:  $1200 for a 3-4… Read more »

We are excited to announce the return of the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers, now accepting submissions for its second year! Sponsored by the top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, the grant seeks student filmmakers who are creating unique, compelling, socially impactful films that make a difference to society on a budget of $50,000 or less. Submission Deadline: November 30,… Read more »

Genre: Drama Short Synopsis: Jane, an aspiring filmmaker, runs into an old washed up producer(Cline) in an elevator on her way to work when the elevator runs into technical difficulties, during the outage, Jane attempts to pitch a film to Cline. Shoot dates/location: 3-5 days, Shooting In November (Dates TBD)(Likely Weekends), Possibly Early January shoots,… Read more »

Tickets for the 37th Annual Virginia Film Festival are now on sale! This event takes place October 30th – November 3rd, 2024 Tickets for many popular programs sell quickly – get yours while you can! For tickets and more information, visit Tickets – Virginia Film Festival

Casting call for narrative short film, Foxhole. Paid position. Location: Locust Dale, Virginia Shoot date: Oct 22, 2024 Looking for white woman between 55 – 75 years old. No dialogue, but significant screen time. More info on the project: Foxhole follows a stoic and meditative groundskeeper who hopes to find reprieve from a dark past… Read more »

Casting Call – Low Budget Indie Short – my 40 page script “The Gifting”; a situation comedy slice of life slightly non-PC humor shot locally in the DMV area. The lead roles already accounted for. This scene just needs more people. THREE Small Speaking Roles needed: [1] Asian Male, 24-34, $175/8 + 1.5x OT, you… Read more »

PROJECT INFORMATION Project Type: Student Short Film Project Name: LUCENT Director: Sonja Phillips-Thomas Director contact: [email protected] Director portfolio: https://vimeo.com/sonjaphillipsthomas Plot: On a young woman named Eros’ first mission she’s grieving a fellow agent after their mysterious death and having strange dreams, all while getting close to her mark Calder. At Calder’s birthday dinner it’s found that the… Read more »

Non-Union student short film shooting late August in the Charlottesville area. No travel/transport/housing provided. Unpaid, but access to the film for reels + submission of the film to festivals is provided. Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds himself struggling to navigate his grief after the funeral.… 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 »

Good afternoon! We are casting for an upcoming shoot for an insurance company. This will be 2 days, the first day will be a VO session (will take an hour) and the second day will be video (will take about 3 hours). This casting will require a self tape. Roles: Insurance agent: Age 25-60 Males… Read more »

Lighthouse Adrenaline Film Project 72hr Comp 10/7-10/2024 Hey! My names Nicole, and I’m a director looking for general crew and a producer to join my team for an exciting 72hr film project what will screen in front of award winning industry professionals. I’m looking for people with experience primarily in sound, producing, and editing, but… Read more »

Looking for two queer woman in their 20s. Casting for a short narrative student film. Zuri and Lilly have been best friends since they were 10 and have never talked about anything more. When Zuri tells Lilly she’s moving their lovely life seems to fall apart. A snippet into life and what it truly means… Read more »

Female musician looking for male actors age 25 & over to play in a music video. Any race is accepted. No experience necessary. Must be physically fit. If interested, email [email protected] Website: No Females Allowed

Hello! My name is Charles Valdez and I am a senior Photo + Film student at VCUArts casting for my thesis project, Her Love, Goldfish. BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Her Love, Goldfish explores the themes of grief and recovery through the story of Nomi and Elliot, a couple whose relationship has faced ups and downs. When… Read more »

“Reflection” Written & Directed By Andrew Poerksen Edited By Dani Ellsworth Cinematography By Jaden Wolfe Assisted By Ethan Genz Casting By Bethanie Richters Log Line: A college student, on the verge of graduating, is constantly stalked by a silent, dark figure that ultimately leads to damaging realizations. Non-Union student short film shooting on the weekends… Read more »

Casting for student short film Dates: 10/12/24, 11/09/24 – 11/10/24 Maxwell Looking for black males in their late teens to early 20s Maxwell is a high school senior who wants to major in art with hopes of being a full-time painter, but his parents look down on this idea and think he should major in… Read more »

We are pleased to let you all know about an exciting event coming to Virginia. The Lynchburg Film Festival will premiere 20+ new independent films from a wide range of cultures and genres. The program will feature films from around the world including Ukraine, France, Egypt, Greece, India, Uganda, Turkey, Canada, US and the UK.… Read more »

Passes for the 8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Native Films, Music, Art, and Culture Festival are now available! The Festival aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through films, art, and performances that share Native American perspectives. The only one of its kind on the East Coast, the festival brings together artists,… Read more »

Hi there! Casting for my senior thesis in the VCU film department. It is a short queer romance following two female main characters in their 20s, but there are 4 side characters ranging in age available as well (3 female, 1 male). Auditions should be sent via email or text in the form of a… Read more »

Light House Studio is excited to present the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! Applications are now open for teams. The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking workshop in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned… Read more »