The Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is back! And it’s not too late to make your mark on local, independent film! Fimmaking weekend is just 3 weeks away, June 5-7! DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW MAY 19 – Networking Mixer at The Hof, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond at 6 p.m. Meet directors, writers, actors… Read more »

ANNE CHAPMAN CASTING is seeking 7 actors for a SAG-AFTRA SPA Grad Thesis Short Film shooting in Virginia Beach, VA June 23-30th, 2026 Seeking Cuban-American & Filipino-American actors! Real siblings encouraged to submit! Hampton Roads locals encouraged to submit! CROSS TO BEAR Feirstein Graduate Thesis Film SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement Director & Screenwriter: David Brown… Read more »

Richmond — Independent filmmakers behind the award-winning drama series Sundays After Church are opening the doors to their creative process with “How We Shot It: The Sundays After Church Bootcamp,” an immersive one-day filmmaking intensive taking place on June 14, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. Hosted by Amanda Delore, the bootcamp gives aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers,… Read more »

Seeking grounded, emotionally mature performers capable of handling socially sensitive and emotionally layered material with realism, nuance, and authenticity. Strong dramatic ability and natural conversational performances are highly preferred. If interested, please email [email protected] Episode 1: explores themes of grief, trauma, perception, race, accountability, and community response following a controversial police shooting. Performers should be… Read more »

We are casting for three speaking roles in an educational video. Talent will be on camera with approximately :30-:60 of lines. We are looking to film on location in Harrisonburg VA either Monday May 18th or Tuesday May 19th based on talent availability. Available roles include: – a tech company CEO. The CEO talks about the jobs… Read more »

Hello, We experienced a very successful 2026 Indie short Film Festival in the heart of Charlottesville, Va. The festival included the screening of 131 films, a screenwriting competition, table reads, Brunch Awards, seven panel discussions, post-screening Q&As, a cinematography workshop, a launch party, a filmmaker and sponsor lounge, and it received a Proclamation from the… Read more »

KayP Unscripted Productions is seeking dedicated and passionate crew members for two upcoming short film/student projects filming in Newport News and Hampton, Virginia during June 2026 (weekend shoots). We are currently looking to fill the following positions: Director of Photography / Cinematographer Boom Operator Gaffer (preferred if you have access to your own equipment) PROJECTS… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance NOVA District Event! When: May 21st – 6:30 PM Where: Barbizon – 6437 G General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 Step into a world where creativity meets technology, at the Lighting Showcase and Networking Event, where we bring together the brightest minds in the film industry’s lighting sector. Hosted by Barbizon Lighting… Read more »

Women in Film & Video Event! Brambly Park 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Start: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM End: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. RSVP at this link:… Read more »

Here are the details for this short that we are casting NU.  NOTE – Self tapes are required for consideration.   SHORT FILM LOGLINE When Joe is summoned to his ornery father’s senior living facility to deal with yet another embarrassing situation, a chance encounter at the in-house bar turns one exhausting afternoon into something… Read more »

Save the date for the next Virginia Filmmakers Movie Night! Event Details: Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026. Time: Doors open at 5:50 PM for networking; Program starts at 6:40 PM; Event ends at 8:30 PM Location: Midlothian Branch Library: 100 Millworks Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23114 Due to only having 100 seats at most, an RSVP is… Read more »

Hello, I am searching for a DP to take over my upcoming second film, “Shattered Trust”. Please be experienced, reliable, passionate, have own transportation, own equipment, and available all 6 days of filming, May 1-6.  I had a DP for the project but things aren’t working out. Please be professional, ready to work. Please contact… Read more »

Submit Your Film to the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival Today! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit new narrative and documentary features, short films, and independent and international projects across all genres to the 2026 Virginia Film Festival, which will run October 21-25, 2026. Every Fall in Charlottesville, the VAFF showcases celebrated… Read more »

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking actors for supporting roles in The Pig Path, a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Independent Feature filming in Richmond, VA June 4th-30th, 2026 The Pig Path SAG-AFTRA ULB Feature Production Company: Can’t Hide Money Productions Director & Screenwriter: Brian Landis Producer: Vivian Owen Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman Casting Associate: Carly… Read more »

We are searching for the role of JENNA in the upcoming Short Film, Fatal Apology. Jenna (Caucasian, Bi-Racial/Latino, female, Athletic build), 25-35. Must be able to wear heels (as Jenna is a model). Travel not offered. Must be able to play the role of strong female character, jealous type female, and refusing to just be… Read more »

Project Title: (TBD) Format: Feature-length narrative (based on a true story) Production Type: Independent / Non-Union Production Company: No Color Film Works Location: Woodstock, VA area Shoot Dates: June 28–29, 2026 (Arrival June 27) Rate: $250/day per actor Accommodations: Hotel provided Additional: Craft services included, transportation may be provided Director/Producer: Carlton (Contact below) Storyline: Based on a true story, this powerful drama follows C.J., a… Read more »

Casting for members of President Thomas Jefferson’s cabinet for an interactive exhibit for the White House Historical Association. The scene is a discussion between President Jefferson and his closest advisors about the Barbary Wars in 1801. This is a nonunion production. All actors must be local to the DC/Northern Virginia area or willing to work… Read more »

The 2026 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is open for submissions from Virginia residents and students attending Virginia schools, from April 6 through May 25. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time, the competition… Read more »

SEEKING TALENT FOR VA LOTTERY PROJECT – Richmond VA – April 15 /16 – NU Greetings everyone!  NEW PROJECT JUST IN FOR VA LOTTERY!  Here are the details: Client:  VA Lottery Location:  Richmond VA Nonunion Project Dates: Fitting 4/15 Shoot 4/16 NOTE:  All talent must be from VA – not just working locally but have… Read more »

Project Title: Family Farm RPG Format: Feature-length narrative (found footage / psychological horror) Production Type: Independent / Non-Union Location: Midlothian, VA Shoot Window: 06/15/26 – 06/26/26 Rate: $125 Director/Producer: Christopher Okamuro OK-A Media Storyline: Austin, a media student in college, and Kylee, his aspiring news anchor girlfriend, document a strange, long lost video game for… Read more »

Lights. Camera. Go! Registration is now open for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project!  Join filmmakers across the region for this summer rite-of-passage to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just one weekend—June 5–7. At the kickoff, your team will receive a required character, prop, and line of dialogue, and the race to the finish begins! All completed… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Networking Event Richmond Happy Hour – April 14 Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at this Happy Hour in Richmond! This is a “BuyYOB” event held in Brambly Park. Tuesday, April 14, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP here Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230 Organized by Yossera Bouchtia and Laura Seltzer-Duny  ***The Virginia Film… Read more »

Seeking talent for The Village at Providence Point (aka – TVPP) retirement community project – Nonunion. When: Wednesday April 15th *Self Tapes Due April 1st at 5pm* Where: Richmond Talent needed: – Hero Seniors – Caucasian couple – 65 -75 yrs – Male and Female – Open to real couple or putting a couple together. –… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Event! Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Clarendon/Arlington, VA area? This will be an in-person event organized by Sandra Brennan. Register to let us know how many seats to save! When: April 10th, 2026, 9am-10am Where: 3110 10th St. North – Arlington, VA 22201 Register At: Coffee in… Read more »