There are two ways to sign up for the DC 48 Hour Film Project, May 13-15: Sign up your own team! –OR– Join the WIFV team! (Contact [email protected]) This is a reminder that the Early Bird Deadline is tomorrow, so now is the time to sign up your team and save! Go here to register: https://www.48hourfilm.com/dc Don’t… Read more »
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Richmond & Williamsburg – Casting Call for lead child actor – June 2022 – Paid
Promo trailer shoot seeks active 8 year old boy for lead role. Casting Call for Elijah and George – A Revolutionary War Feature Film Project. We are shooting scenes for a new Promotional Trailer. NO AGENTS Please. Location: South of Richmond, North of Williamsburg, VA June 17, 18 & 19 tentative Character Name: Elijah Paterson… Read more »
Lynchburg/Charlottesville – Casting Call for short comedy – April/May 2022 – Paid
Casting for independent short comedy, to shoot in late April/mid-May. Looking for actors who can convincingly play teenagers to fill four roles: Tom Sawyer (Male, 15-16, White) Huckleberry Finn (Male, 16-17, White) Ben Rogers (Male, 14-16, White) Amy Lawrence (Female, 16-16, White) The script involves Tom Sawyer dealing with a run of terrible luck on… Read more »
Fairfax – Casting Call for Student Film – 4/15-17 – Unpaid
ASIAN ACTORS OF ALL AGES for Student Film George Mason University Student Film about a multigenerational immigrant family Logline: Christina, an ambitious single mother, is grieving the loss of her mother, Kim, only to find she is not alone as she thinks. With the help of her daughter, Annie, who has the ability to see… Read more »
Statewide – Potential Scam/Phishing – ‘Only in the Moonlight’
Several crew members have made the Virginia Film Office and Virginia Production Alliance aware of a potential scam in which ‘producers’ for a production entitled “Only in the Moonlight” reached out via email offering above-industry wages in several parts of the state, asking for personal information to set up payment, and are implying that they… Read more »
Statewide – 2022 VSC Opens April 1 – Free
THE 2022 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1, 2022. THE DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2022. HOW TO APPLY To submit a screenplay into the competition: Email a PDF of the script to [email protected], following ALL listed HERE. Please have the title of the screenplay in the file name. Fill out the accompanying online application here. If both steps… Read more »
Statewide – Virginia Production Alliance Annual Meeting – March 30 7 PM – Free
The Virginia Production Alliance’s annual update meeting will be this Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. They will present the 2022-2023 Board of Trustees slate and hear legislative and upcoming project updates from VFO director Andy Edmunds and VPA legislative director Matt Benedetti! Agenda: Annual Awards Slate of 2022-2023 State Board Candidates Legislative Update… Read more »
Herndon – Casting Call for Major Financial Institution – April 12th & 13th – Paid
We are looking for a real family of 4 as well as a friend group comprised of 3 friends in their 20s/30s. Pay is $1250/adult and $750/minor + 20% agency fee if applicable. Those interested should submit a couple group photos to [email protected] to be considered. Thanks so much! Website: www.slatecasting.com
Richmond – The Byrd Theatre’s National Science on Screen Night – March 22 – $8
The Byrd Theatre participates in National Science on Screen Night with other grantee theaters across the country The Byrd Theatre, our region’s premier motion picture palace is proud to be a recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Cooledge Corner Theatre Science on Screen Grant. The Byrd Theatre is participating in 9th National evening of… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Lead in Short Lifestyle Video – May 2022 – Paid
We are casting the lead character in short video about the inspiration for our clients brand. The video will include a mix of travel, lifestyle, and craft shots to tell a story. The protagonist(role we are casting for) is an affluent middle-aged woman who has experienced great success in her career and has a deep… Read more »
Washington DC – Spring Screenwriting Class – May 7th – June 18th – Fee
Georgetown University – Spring Screenwriting Class Introduction to Screenwriting, an affordable six-week class, is being offered by Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education on our campus, at 640 Massachusetts Avenue NW from May 7 to June 18. Classes will be held in person and are being taught by Kevin Downs, a filmmaker/writer/educator with… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for feature length film – April 2022 – Deferred Payment
CASTING! THIS IS A DEFERRED POSITION FOR POSSIBLE PLACEMENT IN THE FINAL FEATURE LENGTH FILM. Casey (Main): 18-25 years old; curvy, plus size actress; Must be comfortable with sexual coarse humor and action. Maggie: (2nd lead): 18-25 years old; caucasian, curvy, plus size actress; Must be comfortable with sexual coarse humor and action. MJ: (3rd… Read more »
Richmond – Child Extras Casting Call for Student Short Film – ASAP – Paid
$50 pay. This is for EXTRAS only. I am a Army Veteran and a STUDENT FILMMAKER. This is a my Narrative Film. It is called “MOBBING”, a student short film. I am in the Richmond, VA area and will film here as well. I have a very introspective film, with a message that I’ve written,… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student Short Film – March 2022 – Unpaid
Non union, unpaid, but will give footage for reels. Student Short Film: Fleeting Time Shoot date Mar 20, 2022 Non-union, unpaid but will provide footage to actors for reels. Logline: When faced with death, a young, accomplished Army Specialist rethinks the trajectory of her life. Synopsis: SPC. Byers (22) and SGT Montoya (23) are stuck… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Actor Fluent in ASL – April 1-3 – PAID
New Surge Productions is looking for a Male actor fluent in ASL to join our short-film, “Busker Jones”. Please see below for further information. — Project length: Short Film (12-15 minutes) KEY DATES Auditions: ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE REMOTE. Please submit 1-min video displaying ASL ability, resumé and headshot to [email protected] Call Backs: ZOOM TBD February… Read more »
Virginia/Maryland – Casting call for Short Film – April 22nd-24th – Paid
Casting short film “Look Behind You” is in search for a Lead Actor. A hipster goes camping with his friend, setting the goal of convincing him to call off his engagement, while unbeknownst to them, a mysterious evil lurks in the woods behind them. Looking for actor to play the lead role. JOSH- Male hipster… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for Short Film – March 12th – Paid
2 lead Actors & 4 extras needed for a short film, Ebony & Ivory, by Visionsfilmworks & TIMELESS Productions 1 black male – 18-25 -4hrs. pay $100 1 white male -18-25 – 4hrs. pay $100 4 extras any race, age or gender 4 hrs pay $50 Shooting day March 12th noon-4pm Please submit head shot… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student Project – March 1st-15th – Paid
“MOBBING” a Student Screenplay: by Jo Anne Hall Logline: A traumatized, abused, lost soul of a young girl, starts acting out at her inner city elementary school, all while she must deal with her bizarre deadly occultic family life back home. Time is not on her side, as she factors fight or flight in the… Read more »
Richmond – Wardrobe Lead needed for micro-budget Indie Feature – April 2022 – Paid
Looking for someone experienced in the Wardrobe Department. This person would be in charge of acquiring all wardrobe (though a portion of it will be sourced by the actors). Although they would have full control of their department, there will be some collaboration with the DP as far as color schemes, etc. They would be… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Casting Call for Student Project – March 5th-7th – Unpaid
SYNOPSIS: Cameron did everything right; yet the American dream eludes him. He does not make enough money to pay his bills as an adjunct professor, and he 24 come up with the cash or he’s out on the streets. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: Cameron (25-40) is an adjunct history professor. who tetters on the brink of homelessness.… Read more »
Statewide Remote Position – Experienced Production Coordinator needed for music video – 6 months to 1 year – Paid
Freelance Production Manager Sam Hill Entertainment is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Production Coordinator to support a 2-3 person field crew for a handful of one/two day shoots in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic over the next 6-12 months. This position is remote, but could eventually develop into an on-set presence. Experience working in the… Read more »
Richmond & Chesterfield – Casting Call for Short film – June/July 2022 – Paid
Project will begin between 06/05 and 07/10. Shooting will take no longer than 5 days in total. Paid: $80/day. Please submit your headshots, reels/monologues, and resumes to the listed email ([email protected]). A beaten man, under the canopy of dark trees and black night, shovels dirt over top of two duffel bags. He returns to the… Read more »
Richmond – CASTING CALL For VCU STUDENT SHORT FILM – May 2022- PAID
KEY DATES Auditions: ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE REMOTE. Please submit a 1-minute monologue in video format, resumé, and headshot to [email protected] Call Backs: ZOOM TBD February 24th @6PM Shooting Starts: April 1, 2022 Shooting Ends: April 3, 2022 Synopsis: A young man, deaf and homeless, notices a young barista but struggles to approach her because of… Read more »
Hampton Roads – Casting Call for Regent University Film – March 2022 – Paid
*CASTING CALL* REGENT SPRING ENDOWED FILM Paid / Non-Union / Local Hire Title: IMPERFECT NEIGHBOR Genre: Drama Producers: Melissa Howerton and Kiko Lu Director: Kurt Smith Casting Director: Frank Mmobuosi Casting Assistant: Sylvia Cox Auditions: Taped Submitted by February 11, 2022 Shoot Dates: March 5 – 13, 2022 Shoot Location: Hampton Roads Synopsis: When Marlena… Read more »