YOYOs Film OPEN CALL SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Feature Shooting Mid July – Mid August SEEKING actors age 9-13 years old of 7 LEAD ENSEMBLE ROLES no experience necessary, looking forward to meeting YOU! Sunday, June 1st, 2025 1:30-4:30 PM Mill Mountain Theatre Trinkle Main Stage, 1 Market Square, SE Roanoke, VA 24011-1437   Producers:… Read more »

Seeking photo doubles/stand-ins for the TPK project.  Here is what we know/need at this time: Location – Hampton Roads VA Date – May 31, 2025 (there is the possibility of more dates being added) Rates:   Photo Double/Stand-In: $120/8   Talent needed: Girl, between ages 8 – 10, Caucasian, Shoulder length brown/dark hair.  Height approx. 4’5… Read more »

Join us for How to 48, a workshop featuring Monster Tooth Productions, the 2024 Richmond 48 Hour Horror Film Project winning team behind the film “Consumed.” Director Samuel Van Fossen, Gaffer Josh Wright, and Director of Photography Matt Owen will share insider tips and tricks on how to successfully create a captivating short film in… Read more »

Casting for TPK NU Film project – VA Beach & Hampton Roads – June/July 2025 Greetings everyone! We are casting for background / extras (nonunion) for the upcoming TPK film project!  Here is what we know/need: PRODUCTION DETAILS Production Title: TPK Tentative Production Dates: June 9 – July 2 Primary Filming Locations: Hampton Roads /… Read more »

Casting for 30-second tech industry commercial – Week of June 3rd / 1-day shoot (PAID) ROLE: Looking for corporate type (age range 35-55) with the ability to supply wardrobe options. Speaking part (two lines). Shoot will require walking and possibly some stairs. USAGE: BUY OUT in perpetuity. For streaming use. DETAILS: Location of shoot will… Read more »

Hey folks, Just want to remind everyone that we have another screening event coming up this weekend! As usual for the 2nd to last Sunday of the month, we’ll be screening a film at the Allstate Community Theater on Caroline St. in Fredericksburg at 7PM, May 18th. The film will be “The Maltese Falcon”. We… Read more »

CASTING CALL – PAID ROLE – RATE INCREASE Project: The 8 God: For the Love of Hip-Hop Location: Richmond, VA Shoot Date: June 21, 2025 Role: DJ Lean (Supporting Role) Compensation: $300 (Deferred Payment) About the Role: DJ Lean is a streetwise, charismatic DJ known in the underground hip-hop scene. Outwardly confident and rugged, he… Read more »

Support Your Filmmakers with This Unique Grant Opportunity From the Heart Productions, a top-rated 501(c)3 nonprofit, is proud to announce that submissions are now open for the Roy W. Dean Grant for Summer 2025! We invite you to share this opportunity with your local filmmakers and film students who are seeking funding, mentorship, and industry… Read more »

Tickets are now on sale for the Virginia Black Film Festival! TICKETS:   We are officially open for business!   TICKETS PAGE OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: These are the films in competition.   FILMS PAGE TRAILERS:  We have added an audience – driven competition for film trailers.  TRAILERS PAGE And more! June 19-22, 2025, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA    

Casting call for student project. GENNA, a socially isolated high school senior, becomes consumed by maladaptive daydreams in which she is romantically involved with ELI, her best friend OLIVIA’s boyfriend. What begins as harmless fantasies soon takes a darker turn as her dreams and jealousy intensify. Genna slowly starts to blur these realities and becomes… Read more »

Looking for a Family of 3-4 for Virginia, streaming, and local spot buy. Commercial. Non speaking. Usage is Buy Out in perpetuity. Contact us for rates. If interested, please email Chris Williams at [email protected] Website: https://www.madboxmade.com/   ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested… Read more »

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 »

Fredericksburg Film Festival (FFF) returns for its second year from April 16–20 in historic Fredericksburg, VA, showcasing over 40 independent films along with panels, mixers, and social events hosted throughout the city. View the full lineup here: fxbgfilmfestival.eventive.org/films Industry panels include The Business of Filmmaking and The Final Cut: Sound, Color, and Storytelling in Post-Production, with hands-on workshops like The Art of Short-Film Screenwriting for aspiring screenwriters… Read more »

The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant deadline is fast approaching—April 29, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for short film creators to receive funding and professional support to bring their vision to life. Offered by the top-rated nonprofit From the Heart Productions, this grant provides $3,000 in cash and thousands more in industry services to support independent… Read more »

The Richmond Film Network Screenwriting Showdown offers writers the opportunity to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re an established storyteller or an emerging voice, this is your chance to stand out and contribute to the future of independent film. Fees and Deadlines ·  Early Bird – $35, deadline May 1, 2025 ·  Regular – $45, deadline June… Read more »