Richmond Filmmakers — It’s Go Time! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project! Rally your team and mark your calendars for July 11–13 — one wild weekend to write, shoot, and edit a short film from scratch. Make your movie. See it on the big screen. Join fellow creatives for… Read more »

RICHMOND – Manhammer: Rebirth of the Darkhorse Makes Its Raucous Premiere at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA MANHAMMER: Rebirth of the Darkhorse, a chaotic and unapologetic indie comedy about a washed-up rockstar chasing fame and making all the wrong choices, will have its premiere at The Byrd Theatre on Saturday, May 17th at 2:00… Read more »

CASTING CALL – INDEPENDENT FILM Title: The Pirate King Shoot Dates: o/a 6/2-7/3 Location: Virginia Beach, VA LOGLINE: Inspired by true stories, a Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and addiction finds unexpected redemption when he joins a group of pirate reenactors, giving him a chance to fight for custody of his daughter and rebuild the… Read more »

Free Screening of Rob Tregenza’s The Fishing Place at the Byrd Theatre — May 5 Richmond, VA — There will be a special free screening of The Fishing Place, the latest film from acclaimed director and VCU cinema professor Rob Tregenza, on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM. Praised by The New Yorker and The… Read more »

“Until the Walls Don’t Whisper” Written & Directed by Ira Lianez Logline: While alone at night, an isolated young man is harassed by two mysterious strangers who invade his home, reminding him of his dark past. Filming Dates: July 19-20th, 2025 Richmond, VA Casting Call: TOBIN (19-24, male presenting, any race) A shy, introverted young… Read more »

Cine30 Media is seeking an experienced gaffer and first AC for an independent feature film production of “The Exit Row II: Unraveled” (drama/thriller). Experienced gaffers and first ACs can submit resumes to [email protected]. Filming will take place in the DMV area starting early July. Website: Cine30Media   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with… Read more »

“Stretches” Written & Directed by: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: After a devastating tennis tournament loss, fifteen-year-old Sam endures a silent and strained car ride home with his father, Jack. The journey unravels suppressed emotions, unmet expectations, and the complicated bonds of family, forcing both father and son to confront truths they’ve long avoided. Filming Dates:… Read more »

Women in Film and Video Workshop Every grant maker is going to ask you who your audience is before they decide to support your work.  “Everyone” is an answer that won’t convince anyone.  This workshop will help you identify partnerships, audiences, and even film festivals that can be cultivated to support your film.  If you… Read more »

SEEKING: MALE / ANY ETHNICITY / AGE 40-60 ROLE: KING BALTHAZAR The Velvet Appetite is a satirical, comedic student short film. The story follows King Balthazar, a gluttonous, larger-than-life medieval king. His selfishness blinds him to an uprising in his kingdom, leading to disastrous consequences – AND A TWIST! 1 DAY SHOOT. UNPAID. NON-UNION. Shoot… Read more »

Films Talk Back, “Ghost Planet” & Filmmaker Philip Cook Friday, April 18, 2025, 7 p.m. Free Admission General Admission Join filmmaker Philip Cook for a talk back following a screening of his epic space thriller. From the official website: A group of astronauts venture to a mysterious planet to claim the find of the century… Read more »