The 2025 Virginia Screenwriting Competition will be open for submissions beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  The deadline will be Monday, May 26, 2025 at midnight. The Virginia Screenwriting Competition was established in 1988 as an opportunity for Virginia writers to have their work read and evaluated. Three prize-winners are selected each year. Since that time,… Read more »

Casting call for student short film at VCU. Logline: When a college student gets coerced into a robbery with her two dimwitted friends, she must put her books smarts to use to execute a successful crime. Abiona – Black (20s-30s/any build) Cashier – Any age/ any build Waiter – Any age/ any build Police officer… Read more »

RICHMOND FILM NETWORK SCREENWRITING SHOWDOWN The RFN Screenwriting Showdown is here! Submit your script for a chance to win cash and prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or a passionate newcomer, this is your chance to showcase your voice and make your mark on the independent film scene. Our 2025 competition is open exclusively to… Read more »

Casting Call: EXTRAS Needed for “The Silent Crisis” – Inspired by a True Story (Paid – Deferred) We are currently casting extras (teens & adults) for select scenes in the upcoming independent short film “The Silent Crisis,” a gripping drama inspired by true events. The film explores the emotional toll and systemic disparities in urgency… Read more »

We are seeking a dedicated Production Assistant for the upcoming independent short film “The Silent Crisis,” a powerful and socially-driven story that highlights the disparity in urgency and media coverage when Black children go missing in America. The film is scheduled to shoot April 26 – May 1, 2025 in Newport News, VA. PA Responsibilities… Read more »

Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Local to RVA Actors for a FWNS + VCU Brandcenter Spec Commercial Spot shooting in RVA on April 5th & 6th, 2025 U-Haul TV60 Non-Union Spec Production Company: FWNS Executive Producer: Micah Gendron (https://www.micahg.tv/) Creative Director: Tom Scharpf Directors: Micah Gendron & Devin Whetstone (https://whetstonecinema.com/) Producer: Micah Gendron Casting… Read more »

Hello all! Sorry to leave this reminder so late, but it was up in the air whether or not this was going to happen this month. We will however be going ahead with our monthly screening get-together this Sunday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM. Once again it will be at the Allstate Community Theater: Allstate… Read more »

The Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op is casting a short film, “Custody” which will be shot in Virginia sometime in May. This will be a 2-day shoot paying $100-$150/day depending on the role and time commitment. The Co-Op is a non-profit arts collective based in Fredericksburg. Please send your headshot and resume to [email protected] with “Custody”… Read more »

CALLING ALL STUDENT FILMMAKERS! The Virginia Student Film Festival aims to establish a prestigious annual event celebrating the creativity, talent, and dedication of student filmmakers across the nation. Taking place on April 6th, 2025, at the historic Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, the festival will provide a platform to showcase over 15 short films, each under… Read more »

The James River Film Festival is March 19-23, 2025, at venues throughout Richmond, Virginia. The celebrated festival, in its 31st year, is put on by The James River Film Society (JRFS), a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to the art of film and film as art. This year’s festival line-up includes notable projects and guests, including a… Read more »