Casting Call – UVA Student Short Film – Charlottesville, VA – March 27-29, April 3-5 – Unpaid When: March 27-29, April 3-5, 2026 Where: Charlottesville, Virginia Description:  “Off the Deck” Written & Directed by Kenneth Nguyen Brief Synopsis: A young DJ, Quentin, begins to face a rift in his personal life upon meeting the enigmatic… Read more »

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 6 Local to RVA Actors for a VCU Brandcenter Spec Spot shooting in Richmond, VA on March 21st, 2026 Ice Breakers THE DELIGHTFULLY WEIRD, VERY AWKWARD, FAMILY PORTRAIT VCU Brandcenter Non-Union – for Portfolios and festivals only, will not be aired Ice Breakers – THE WEIRD, VERY AWKWARD, FAMILY PORTRAIT… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – March 10th Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park.   Tuesday, March 10, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Event organized by Virginia Bertholet… Read more »

CASTING CALL — “MALADAPTIVE” (Student Short Film | VCU Production) Casting for Maladaptive, a student short film exploring obsession, fantasy, and jealousy through the perspective of a socially isolated high school senior whose romantic daydreams begin to fracture her reality. Shoot Dates: March 27–29, 2026 (Richmond, VA area) Roles Casting: Genna (Lead), Olivia (Supporting), Eli… Read more »

The Virginia Film Office has been made aware by several Virginia film community members of a film industry job scam that has been circulating, a version of what happened in Maryland previously (link at bottom of post). Please note: the Virginia Film Office hotline serves as an information resource only; postings are not endorsed or verified… Read more »

SEEKING TALENT FOR SPEC COMMERCIAL PROJECTS- NU – RICHMOND VA – March Greetings everyone! We are working with VCU Brand Center on some Spec Commercials for Masterclass and VRBO.  This is an award winning team and some of their accolades include:  Spotify spot we recently did received a Communication Arts Award, and our U-Haul spot received an Applied… Read more »

**Free Virginia Black Film Festival panel tickets available!** The 3rd annual VA Black Film Festival will take place February 19-22 in beautiful Williamsburg. The event will have screenings, premieres, seminars, and panels, including tomorrow’s ‘Filming in Virginia – Old Dominion: New Vision’ featuring the Virginia Film Office’s own Andy Edmunds. The talk will take place… Read more »

“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,… Read more »

Light House Studio Presents: The 4th Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected]. lighthousestudio.org/oddsandends   Charlottesville, VA, February 13, 2026 – Light House Studio is excited to announce that the Fourth Annual Odds & Ends Film Festival will be held February 20-21 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH WORKSHOPS!! EQUESTRIAN/FIREARMS WORKSHOPS FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026!  CHARLOTTESVILLE VA! Choose from FEBRUARY 28 OR MARCH 21 –Basic (Beginning) Equestrian – 9 am (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 11 am –Advanced Equestrian – 12 noon (5 riders MAX) –Firearms on Set – 2 pm EXCITING NEWS! We… Read more »

Calling all black male and female models 55+ years old! You are needed for a photoshoot and documentary. PHOTOGRAPHIE has an immediate need for and is actively seeking black mature models of any body types for artistic photoshoot on black sexuality and inclusion in corresponding documentary to round out our collection. WE HAVE HAD A… Read more »

VCU Student Film Logline: Two siblings, with very different coping mechanisms, face a tragic event involving their parents. Roles: Winona – Late teens to early 20s, Native American/Latinx. Aloof and stone-faced, does what she can to not let any emotions get to her. Shiloh – 20s, Native American/Latinx. Winona’s older brother. Very caring over Winona,… Read more »

Join us for a fun and mixer event in Hampton Roads District! Members and guests are welcome to attend. We will provide food and drinks, come ready to network with the Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District!   When: Feb 26th, 2026 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm   Where: Thin Line Brewing Company 1375 Oceana Blvd.… Read more »

WE are Casting for new and expanded roles for the Sequel to THE SILENT CRISIS MOVIE: TARGETED. Auditions will take place in Spring 2026. “Early Development Casting” Auditions will be held in person ONLY to ensure strong performances and authentic connection. Audition materials and character sides will be released in 2026 to registered applicants. Casting… Read more »

Richmond’s Cadence Theatre is holding Pipeline 2026, their annual stage & screen writers retreat. This includes 6 professionals with workshops and one-on-one sessions covering writing & producing. Participants will explore how different environments can influence their stories—and how their inimitable vision brings them to life. In addition to generous independent writing time, the retreat features… Read more »

The Richmond District has rescheduled our State of the Industry event to February 25th. We look forward to seeing everyone at Hardywood on February 25th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration is still open. Grab your spot, register here! When: February 25th – 6:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Hardywood Craft Brewery – 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond,… Read more »

The DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum, taking place February 11–16, 2026, in Washington, DC at Regal Gallery Place, features 10 seminars and masterclasses focused on sound, filmmaking craft, emerging formats, and the business of independent film. Programming highlights include: Cinematic Worlds: Immersive Sound & Film, with industry leaders from ARTECHOUSE and OTT House Audio… Read more »

Editor needed for short documentary, remote is ok, East Coast preferred. 20-30 minutes due by April 1, 2026. Compensation: $2,250 with co-producer credit. Looking for a creative partner to join the team! Interested? Email resume, reels, and contact number to [email protected] Website: www.ikamproductions.com   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it… Read more »

LEAD & ASSISTANT TEACHING ARTISTS: SUMMER 2026 About Light House Studio Light House Studio equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through collaborative filmmaking. We seek to foster a community where Charlottesville’s young people flourish as students, storytellers, and citizens. Light House Studio is looking for experienced… Read more »

CASTING CALL : We are looking for two children and 4 adults in the Richmond/DC area for a period piece short film set in 1980’s DC. Our story is about how two childhood friends’ lives and worlds are affected by immigration laws. We are looking for our two childhood best friends, their parents, and one… Read more »

NEW TALENT SPECIFICATIONS!  Seeking talent for AFP project – Richmond VA – Week of Feb 9 – NU Greetings everyone!  Client has just expanded talent search for the role below: Here is what we know/need: Client: Americans For Prosperity (AFP) Location: Richmond, VA Dates: 1-2 day shoot during the week of February 9. We will… Read more »

SET DESIGNER/PROP MASTER: THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION WITH AMPA EVENTS, AN EVENT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION COMPANY. MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PORTFOLIO AND HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH RENDERINGS. Responsibilities: – Leads the props department in the design, construction, modification, acquisition of all props, and fabrications. – Create and manage props budgets, maintaining detailed records… Read more »

We cordially invite you to the 2026 ChinaFest Opening Celebration at the University of Richmond, featuring: -A documentary film screening of Dora Fugh Lee: A Life in Art featuring the voice of Chinafest founder, Rose Chen -A conversation with the director, Samantha Cheng -A celebratory reception, catered by Peter Chang -The Irby B. Brown One Man… Read more »

Black LQBTQ+ models needed for photoshoot and documentary. PHOTOGRAPHIE has an immediate need for and is actively seeking black LGBTQ+ models of all genders, orientations, and body types for artistic photoshoot on black sexuality and inclusion in corresponding documentary. No experience required but we do want to see the real you! PHOTOSHOOT DATE: 2/8/2026 LOCATION:… Read more »