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Fairfax – Casting call for industrial – December 13th/14th – Paid

Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for talent for a non-union industrial filming in Fairfax, VA on December 13-14, 2023, with virtual callbacks on November 30, 2023. We are currently looking for the following types: Patient – M, mid 50s-70s, Hispanic/Latino Cancer Patient [non-speaking] – F, mid 50s-70s, African American/AfroLatina Cancer Patient’s Daughter – F, 30s,… Read more »

Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District Holiday Mixer – December 12th – Register

Virginia Production Alliance Richmond District Holiday Mixer! To register, visit this link: Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District Holiday Mixer When 12 Dec 2023 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location Visual Arts Center, 1812 W Main St Richmond, VA 23220 REGISTRATION Guest – $10.00

Remote – Musician Supervisor needed for educational film – December 2023 – Paid

Hello, We are looking for a budding musician supervisor who is interested in creating original music or identifying music for an educational film we are making about enslavement and historical truth-telling. If you are a musician or a music aficionado or know someone with interest in drumming, spirituals, folk, jazz and classical, please respond! Thank… Read more »

Virginia – Season 2 of Motel Rescue looking for locations/motels – ASAP – Paid

We are casting for Season 2 of Motel Rescue on HBO Max! This is a fun, feel-good show about Motels getting renovations by our host, Lindsey Kurowski! If you know of any locations/motels that would be interested, please let me know! Thank you!   If you are a motel location interested, please contact: Jack Cullen at… Read more »

Fairfax – Virginia Production Alliance NOVA District Holiday Mixer – December 11th – REGISTER

Please Note: REGISTRATION REQUIRED, NO WALK-INS! To register,  click this link: https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5482303 The event is being held at ThunderShot Studios, which is located at 9425-B Mathy Drive in Fairfax, Virginia. When 11 Dec 2023 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PARKING: Please park in the overflow area across the street (see the diagram below). It’s behind… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call VCU Health – 11/30, 12/1, 12/2 – Paid

Seeking more talent for the following upcoming Nonunion project for VCU Health: Project dates – Shoot dates are November 30, December 1 & 2. Exact dates per role TBD. Fitting dates as noted below. NOTE: Call backs are anticipated to be end of this week or beginning of next TBD via Zoom. Location – Richmond,… Read more »

Hopewell – Casting call for short film – January 2024 – Paid

Casting call for short film “Don’t Hide in the Dark” One night of shooting. $100 for the night. The scene takes place at a party. We are focused on two women, Jill and Claire, sitting on the sofa. The role of Jill has been taken. Looking for Female between 20-25 with or without acting experience.… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for student film – January 10th-13th 2024 – Paid

*Must be conformable with fencing and be dexterous – previous stunt work preferred – Must be comfortable with revealing and heavy clothing Logline: 3 friends find a mysterious “Book” that reveals their inner desires causing discourse within the group. If left unresolved will leave them trapped forever. Characters: Arthur – Lead Age : 18-25 Description:… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for senior thesis short film – Late November/December 2023 – Paid

Casting Call for Short Film: “The Waiting Room” Director: Anna Burgoyne -Contact Info- Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Instagram: @annaburgoooyne Website: annaburgoyne.myportfolio.com Hello! We are looking for 6 actors/actresses for a VCUarts senior thesis short film “The Waiting Room,” which will be shot for 2-3 days, possibly in very late November (29th or 30th) or in very… Read more »

Virginia Beach – Casting call for student short film – November 2023 – Unpaid

– SHORT FILM CASTING CALL – “A Broken Frame” Director: Caleb Heacock Logline: Burdened by a constant ringing in their ears that they can’t control and only seems to be relieved by the presence of water, young swimmer Evan must make a choice; will their obsession with water consume them, or will they make peace… Read more »

Charlottesville – Adrenaline film project screening – November 11th – Tickets

The Adrenaline Film Project Screening: 11 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours CONTACT: Kristen Dillehunt, Light House Studio, (434) 293-6992, [email protected], lighthousestudio.org/adrenaline  Charlottesville, VA, November 3, 2023 – Light House Studio is thrilled to announce that the 19th annual Adrenaline Film Project will be held November 8-11, 2023 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre, our… Read more »

Richmond – Show your work event – November 12th – Free

The Richmond Film Network presents: Show Your Work, part of its Social Sundays lineup, on November 12 at 3 p.m. at The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond. Inspired by the book, Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered, by Austin Kleon in which he encourages creatives to, “Find one… Read more »

Reston – Casting call and Make Up artist needed for short film – Nov/Dec 2023 – Paid

CASTING CALL Description: Casting for 2 roles and crew position for Make-Up Artist for a short sci-fi film. Production will shoot for 2-3 days between November and December, in the North Virginia area. If interested, please send your demo reel, portfolio, personal website, or links to prior work (whatever you have) to this email [email protected]… Read more »

HAMPTON- Virginia Black Film Festival – Submission Deadline December 1st – FEE

The Virginia Black Film Festival is the premiere celebration of Black Culture through film! Taking place in Historic Hampton Virginia, near the site where the first Africans in English North America landed. The festival features content from throughout the African Diaspora in multiple genres. Screenings for the event take place on the festivals On-Demand platform… Read more »

Washington D.C. – Awesome Con Short Film Festival – SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN – March 2024 – Fee

Show your short film on the big screen at the biggest pop culture show in Washington DC. The legendary Awesome Con Short Film Festival at Awesome Con submissions are now open for the 2024 festival happen on March 8th thru the 10th. Website: Awesome Con Short Film Festival 2024 – FilmFreeway

Washington D.C. – DC Shorts International Film Festival – Submission are open – October 2024 – Fee

Submissions to the biggest short films only festival on the east cost and possibly all of the united states, the 21st annual DC Shorts International Film Festival are now open. 5 days of jammed packed film screenings, panels, concerts, meets up and more on Sept 4th to the 8th 2024. Submit your film now! Website:… Read more »

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Virginia Screenwriting Competition

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Film Office has announced the three winners of the 2023 Virginia Screenwriting Competition, an annual event founded in 1989 as a way to promote Virginia’s in-state talent and give exposure to aspiring screenwriters. The winners and their screenplays are Jody Matzer (Richmond) for SHARKS & MINNOWS, Lindsey Paulette (Richmond) for… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for student film – November 2023 – Unpaid

Looking to cast two main characters for the short film MAGNUM OPUS in Richmond this November – this is an unpaid, non-union student film. Please email [email protected] if you are interested, and put the character you want to audition for in the subject line. Description: MAGNUM OPUS follows Saint, a college student who begins researching… Read more »

Charlottesville – Filmmaker Panels at the Virginia Film Festival – October 28th – Free

The VAFF hosts a series of panel discussions on Saturday of the Festival. All panels are free, unticketed events. Please arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before the listed start time to find a seat. Link to Panel Lineup: https://virginiafilmfestival.org/panels/ THE LAST OF US – PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 AM Irving Theater in… Read more »

Richmond – Production Assistant needed for commercial – Oct. 30th & 31st – Paid

Hello! My name is Varun Chharia, I’m a production manager for an upcoming commercial shoot in Richmond, VA on October 30th to 31st. I’m currently looking for a production assistant who can be there each day as it will be 10 hours each and it is a paid shoot. We do need you to be… Read more »

Richmond – Crew call for student webseries – March 2024 – Unpaid

Seeking crew for a student-led fantasy webseries shooting in Richmond and Midlothian, VA (sometimes on Brightpoint Community College campus). Main priority at the moment is writers and editors, but any and every type of crew is welcome to apply. Pilot will shoot in March of 2024. Please contact [email protected] for application information, series details, or… Read more »

Richmond – Gaffer needed for short film – Nov. 5th & 6th – Paid

The Virginia Screenwriters Forum is seeking an experienced Gaffer for our inaugural short film production, “MAGGIE CAMPBELL”, written by Eric Carlson and directed by Adam Lapallo and Rachel Weatherly. Position is paid $150 a day for two days ($300 total). Experience with black and white cinematography preferred. If interested, please contact Adam Lapallo at [email protected]

Powhatan – Casting call for student thesis film – Oct. 26th & 27th – Unpaid

Looking to cast for one role. The role is a friend of a main character in a comedy short film. The film is set at a party that is country/western/cowboy themed, and the majority of the film takes place in a barn around a poker game. I’m looking for someone who can be lively and… Read more »

Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Film Frightmares Social – October 24th – Free

Let’s get spooky! Join your local film community at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond on Tuesday, October 24th, to share ideas, make new connections, and learn about horror filmmaking in Richmond! Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main St. Richmond, VA 23220 6pm-8pm Guest Speakers: Lowrie Fawley: The Magic of Horror Film Festival… Read more »