The Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Spring 2021 is now open for submissions. Since 1992, the Roy W. Dean Film Grants have supported independent filmmakers by awarding funding to unique films that make a contribution to society.  From the Heart Productions, the non-profit sponsoring the grant, is proud to have helped talented filmmakers complete films that impacted… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance is launching the “Phone It In Film Challenge” this February. You can find all of the challenge information on our website, HERE. There will be CASH PRIZES up for grabs!   Register your team today and get started! You can register HERE.   Challenge basics: Teams of 5 must complete a film over… Read more »

TITLE: Lost Phoenix (Teaser Trailer:  https://youtu.be/3Nvk8FjxQoc )   GENRE: Action Thriller   SYNOPSIS:  An amnesiac (Wan DraL) awakens from a coma in the summer of 2020 with no memory of his past and no proof of his identity. The only world he knows is one of pandemic and social unrest. He desperately searches for his… Read more »

IMMEDIATE CASTING AND CREW HIRE FOR THE SHORT FILM, AMANDA Filming Dates: 02/06/21 – 02/10/21 in Richmond, VA CONTACT: Ty Cooper <[email protected]>   Seeking an experienced boom operator with high quality audio equipment of their own.   SAG RATE – 50% Paid & 50% Deferred Media Requirements – Headshot, Resume, & Reel   Character’s Name and… Read more »

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021   Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18,… Read more »

CASTING NOTICE for “TRUTH” Production title; TRUTH Union / Non-Union: Non – Union Production Type: Independent Production Length: Featured Film (90 minutes) Production Location: Richmond, VA Shooting Location: Richmond VA / Washington DC Submit HR to [email protected] Dates: April 2021 “Feature Film” L and her friend Claris took a stroll to the neighborhood store. L… Read more »

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Cultural Arts Division and the Enrichmond Foundation are hosting the second annual 60 Second Short Film Fest. To enter the festival, submit a one minute film through FilmFreeway. Send us your best work with a strong narrative. Stories that celebrate the earth, the small… Read more »

Join the VPA for our December virtual event featuring Anne Chapman! Dec 15 at 7:00 PM – Virtual Zoom With more than 25 years of casting experience in film and television, Anne Chapman has a keen eye for finding just the right actor to fit a part. Anne’s deep knowledge of Virginia’s actor and crew base makes… Read more »

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021  Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18, may also be chosen.… Read more »

Kevin Downs is offering two 6-week screenwriting courses this Winter/Spring. Introduction to Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from January 16th through February 20th. Advanced Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from March 13th through April 24th. The course will be held over zoom and costs $495. Kevin Downs has years of experience teaching at… Read more »

Casting Call: LIMITED SERIES “DOPESICK” (RICHMOND, VA and CLIFTON FORGE, VA) Kendall Cooper Casting is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming limited series “Dopesick”. Filming will be in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas starting in December 2020 and continuing through May of 2021. There will be additional filming in the Clifton… Read more »

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dopesick, the upcoming Hulu eight-episode limited series, will film in Central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Roanoke regions, including Clifton Forge, this winter and is anticipated to continue through the spring. Developed by writer and executive producer Danny Strong, Dopesick is inspired by the bestselling book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the… Read more »

Register today for an actor-to-actor discussion about Tom Belgrey’s career — coast-to-coast. From studying with Stella Adler to taking direction from Steven Speilberg, you’ll want to hear Tom’s anecdotes and tips for fellow thespians. This virtual event is tomorrow, don’t miss it!   Register here: https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-4028783

Hello! I am looking to hire a drone operator with a valid drone license to film aerials of Beaverdam, VA on Nov 14-16. This is for a PBS Frontline film that will air on Tuesday, 11/17. We can offer a rate of $300 for a half-day. Happy to also pay for insurance and travel. Please… Read more »

Community Stories Film Festival previews the inspiring films from our local filmmakers. Presented by Docs in Progress from November 20th-22nd, 2020.   Get your home-made popcorn ready because these screenings are VIRTUAL and Free! Enjoy these screenings which spotlight contemporary and historical documentaries from a wide range of filmmakers from emerging artists all the way to professionals. Watch as they showcase their… Read more »

They are looking for male and female actors for a music video shoot December 6, 2020 from 1pm-6pm at CEO Studios in Richmond VA. Actors will be paid $60 for the five hours. They are seeking three Black female actors between the ages 18-50. These actors will be expected to lip sync “ohhh & ahhs”… Read more »

TITLE: Winter Story GENRE: Western / Family Drama SYNOPSIS: The family matriarch dies, leaving behind a contested inheritance. And even worse: the will cannot be located. The family order begins to fray further when a long-estranged daughter reappears to claim her share of the inheritance. The equivalent of a Western standoff ensues as the members of the… Read more »

The Crescent City Film Festival invites you to submit short & feature films, music videos from Southern Region of the United States (Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Virginia, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Kentucky)  filmmakers and artists to our festival. CCFF is the second annual film festival… Read more »

ODU’s Department of Communication & Theatre Arts is proud to present an exciting upcoming online event! “But What I Really Want To Do Is Direct: Lessons From a Life Behind the Camera” With Film & TV Director Ken Kwapis (The Office, He’s Just Not That Into You) A Zoom Event Moderated by ODU Film Program Prof. Diane… Read more »

If you are a small business, non-profit, or sole proprietor affected by COVID-19, please take a minute to review the below info to see if you are now eligible for grant assistance, or now eligible for more funds even if you were approved and received assistance from this program already. Governor Northam’s grant program REBUILD… Read more »

Catalyst Films seeking PA/Driver to work on a 30-minute film for a Sesame Workshop documentary series on HBO Max. Film aims to explore the impact of parental military service on the lives of children in two families in the United States. Production assistant/driver must have valid drivers licence, ideally near or around Chesapeake, VA. The… Read more »

arvold.casting is seeking local & regional actors for an established streaming network show filming in and around Richmond, VA. Those with and without experience are encouraged to submit!   Please find further details and submission instructions in our updated casting notice here: https://www.arvold.com/casting-call/limited-series/  

The Last grant for 2020 is closing on October 31, 2020, you still have time to apply.   Created to help independent filmmakers get their films started or completed, the final Roy W. Dean Grant of 2020 is now open for applications.  Grant winner will receive $3,000 cash as well as approximately $28,000 more in… Read more »

When My Time Comes Film Screening & Discussion with Diane Rehm Thu. 10/22 | 5:30 PM After the death of her beloved husband John Rehm, Peabody-award winner Diane Rehm began to examine the option of medical aid in dying. This documentary feature offers a moving and informative examination of the right to die movement and the facts… Read more »