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Statewide – Roy W. Dean Film Grant Accepting applicants for Summer Grant – June 30 deadline – Fee

Celebrating its 30th year, the Roy W. Dean Film Grants is now accepting submissions for its 2021 Summer Grant. The Roy W. Dean Film Grants are awarded 3 times each year to films that are unique films and that make a contribution to society.  From the Heart Productions, the 501(c)3 non-profit sponsoring the grant, is also offering the… Read more »

NORTHERN VIRGINIA – SEEKING CREW FOR SHORT COMEDY FILM – MAY 22-23 – PAID

Seeking CREW for a Northern VA production, filming outdoors on May 22nd-23rd. This is a 12-14 min short comedy about a young Indian-American woman looking for love online. Title: Desperately Seeking Desi *CAST notice is posted on the Breakdown and Backstage websites Seeking Crew: Cinematographer (w/kit) Lighting Tech Sound Mixer Editor This is a local, microbudget… Read more »

Virtual – Narrative Screenwriting: Careers for Writers in Film in Television Webcast – May 6 – Free

Georgetown University’s School for Summer and Continuing Education invites you to Narrative Screenwriting: Careers for Writers in Film in Television, a 35-minute Knowledge @ Noon webcast hosted by faculty member Kevin Downs on May 6 @ 12:10 PM.   Admission is free and open to the public.  For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/narrative-screenwriting-careers-for-writers-in-film-and-television-tickets-151493805049

Richmond and King William – Casting for Short Film – May 14-16 – Paid

Witch Hitch (Short) CASTING CALL!!! Production title: Witch Hitch Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent Project length: Short Film (10 minutes) Posted on: Monday, April 12th,   Productions Company website: www.ZjaeProductions.org   Director: Stacey Roberts Producer: Jeremie Roberts Audition Location: virtual Shooting Location: Aylett & Richmond, Virginia Email: [email protected] Compensation: Yes Travel and Hotel:… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for Student Short Film – May 1-3 – Paid

Production title: Powhatan Ratman Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent / student Project length: Short Film (12-15 minutes) Production location: Richmond, VA Production Company: New Surge Productions Company website: https://www.newsurgeproductions.com Director: Autumn Brain Producer: Colton Johnson Casting Director: Kale Simmons Shooting Location: Richmond, VA Email: [email protected] Compensation: $100/day (3) for Mark and John $100/day (1) for… Read more »

Richmond – Casting Call for Music Video – May 7 – Paid

RICHMOND – CASTING CALL for Music video “Beautiful” – May 7TH – PAID Looking for female actors for a music video shoot May 7, 2021 from 7pm-11pm in Richmond VA. Rain date of May 14th if there is inclement weather. Actors will be paid $60 for the four hours. Seeking Five Black female actors between… Read more »

Virtual – VPA Industry Summit and Annual Meeting – April 20 7PM

Join the VPA Tuesday, April 20 @ 7 p.m. for our Industry Summit and annual meeting. We will hear from a panel featuring Andy Edmunds of the Virginia Film Office, Alison Rosa of the Directors Guild, and Katy Garrity of the Producers Guild (Capital Region Chair). REGISTER HERE !

RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – 4/19-4/30 – UNPAID

Actors needed for student short film being made in Richmond, VA. Title: Sometimes I Forgive You The project date range is between April 19th and April 30th. Local actors are preferred. ACTORS OF COLOR STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO APPLY. Must have reliable transportation to Richmond, Virginia. This student film is currently in the pre-production stage. Roles are unpaid… Read more »

Richmond – Casting for Digital Video Toolkit Series – April 19th-30th – Paid

Upcoming Shoot in Richmond, VA and Surrounding Areas. COVID protocols will be followed.    MAM Inc. Productions is currently seeking talent for a digital video toolkit series addressing COVID’S impact on black and brown communities. This project is in association with the How Do We Heal Initiative. –Anticipated filming Richmond, VA –Filming date – one day  between… Read more »

RICHMOND – CASTING FOR INDEPENDENT STUDENT SHORT FILM – APRIL 17-18 – PAID

PRODUCTION TITLE: Things to See in Clouds UNION/NON-UNION: Non-Union PRODUCTION TYPE: Independent / student PROJECT LENGTH: Short Film (7-10 minutes) PRODUCTION LOCATION: Richmond, VA PRODUCTION COMPANY: New Surge Productions COMPANY WEBSITE: https://www.newsurgeproductions.com DIRECTOR: Adrian Liloy PRODUCER: Austin Kloch CASTING DIRECTOR: Julia Bruski, Kale Simmons SHOOTING LOCATION: Richmond, VA EMAIL: [email protected] COMPENSATION: YES; $100/day   Auditions:… Read more »

RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM – MID-LATE JUNE – PAID

**CASTING CALL** PAID/NON-UNION PRODUCTION TITLE: Novocaine PRODUCTION TYPE: Short Film GENRE: Tonal Horror PRODUCTION LOCATION: Richmond DIRECTOR: Bryson Johnson PRODUCER: Andrew Roberts SHOOT DATES: Mid-Late June Synopsis: Recurring sleep paralysis and a severe tooth infection plague the gums and mind of Jamie, a man inhabiting a dark industrial world populated by haggard, aggressively non-communicative characters. Despite attempted solutions, Jamie seems entirely… Read more »

Virtual – 15 free production workshops by W&M Global Film Fest – March 22-27 – Free

The W&M Global Film Festival is offering 15 free production workshops from alumni working in the arts and entertainment industry, running March 22-27. The full list of sessions is below. All workshops are hosted on Zoom and are free and open to the public. Registration, full session details, and presenter bios are available at wmglobalfilmfestival.com/workshops.  … Read more »

VIRTUAL – WILLIAM AND MARY GLOBAL FILM FESTIVAL – MARCH 25-28 – FEE

The 14th annual W&M GFF will take place March 25-28, 2021. This reimagined version of the event features a virtual festival with over 40 programs including films, conversations, and filmmaker Q&As. Program highlights include Sundance 2021 favorites (Strawberry Mansion, Misha and the Wolves, The Pink Cloud, My Belle My Beauty) and some of the best International films of 2020… Read more »