Casting for “Taita” drama short film Lynchburg, Nov 2-9 Taita: 65-70 year old woman, middle-eastern. Nicholas: 25 year old man (grandson) CONTACT: Alan Imber (954) 263-3777 [email protected] www.alanImber.com

RICHMOND – CASTING FOR SHORT FILM – TENTATIVE SHOOTING DATES OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH – PAID CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: OFFICER LITTLE: late 30’s Caucasian male normally calm, precise and patient but tonight he is nervous and frantic as hell OFFICER MILLER: mid 30’s Caucasian male who loves to brawl, who believes he is… Read more »

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 film goods and production services.   Founded in 1993 by  Carole Dean, President of top rated non-profit  From the Heart Productions,… Read more »

Opportunity: Research Assistance This Fall, the course “Research for the Arts” at Hollins University is looking for research projects. University students in the class will work with a filmmaker or arts organization to provide research materials for an upcoming production or event. The final product will be a research dossier for the writer or director;… Read more »

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  RIFF postponed its original 2020 festival dates (April 23-28) amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. We have redirected our efforts as a result leading to added innovations via a new virtual festival platform that will allow patrons, filmmakers, musicians, and partners across the globe to experience the festival in a… Read more »

arvold.casting is seeking actors for a non-union spec commercial casting in Richmond VA. Those with and without experience are encouraged to submit! Please see our casting notice for further details and submission instructions: https://www.arvold.com/casting-call/wild-woman-spec-commercial/ Thank you! the arvold. team www.arvold.com

Q&A with the legendary Kasi Lemmons, writer/director of “Harriet”! She’s also known for “Eve’s Bayou,” “Talk To Me,” “Self Made” and acting in films like “Silence of the Lambs”!   On Thursday, August 20, writer/director Kasi Lemmons will share her writing process & directorial vision behind “Harriet” and her experience directing “Eve’s Bayou” and “Self Made.” The Q&A will be held on a… Read more »

Cadence Theatre Company Announces Sitelines BLM — Call for Screenplays and Scripts!  Submissions by Monday, September 14th CONTACT: Omiyẹmi (Artisia) Green @ [email protected]  The Theatre is historically known as “the seeing place” and a sightline—an unobstructed view or an expanded vision—is an important consideration in theatre practice. From a technical point of view, one of… Read more »

Casting “Arthur’s Best Day Ever,” a comedy short film for this years my rode reel competition.   Seeking: Arthur Miller – 30-45 He is experiencing the best day of his life and everything is going his way. He’s a portly man with a nerdy side. All Ethnicities. Lily Martinez – 30-45 Lily gets proposed to… Read more »

Production title: The Arlingtonian Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent Project length: Short Film (15 minutes) Production location: Arlington, VA/Washington DC Shooting Location: Arlington, VA CONTACT: Skinny Corleone, [email protected] http://www.49thparallelfilms.com Dates: August 17-21, 2020 “Pilot” Arlington, Virginia circa the 2008 financial crisis: When Wilson loses his job, it triggers a special 2008 recession clause… Read more »

Korean documentary prepping is seeking a local assistant to translate on set for non-English speaking crew. Some set experience preferred but not required, ability to translate quickly and work in a fast paced environment key. Would be in-person and comply with up-to-date COVID-19 standards.   Contact: Paul Oh, [email protected], (301) 814-5930

The RIFF Arts Institute is Awarded a Grant from the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Funding to be Dedicated to Unemployed Artists Impacted by COVID-19 To learn more and apply, visit their site.  The RIFF Arts Institute (RAI) has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation’s Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund advisory committee… Read more »

  Anne Chapman Casting seeking 4 Local to RVA Actors for SAG Short Film Shooting in RVA in September 2020 – Virtual Auditions COVID-19 Production Protocol Will Be Followed Due to COVID-19 Travel Concerns this is a Local Production using Actors Local to Richmond, Virginia PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL TO… Read more »

It is with great disappointment that we announce that the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is postponed until next year, 2021 due to unmitigated restrictions necessitated by COVID-19. We did not reach this decision easily, but ultimately, the safety and well-being of our amazing filmmaking community is our utmost concern. We eagerly look forward to… Read more »

This short film will be a re-make of the movie “The sisterhood of the traveling pants” shoot will be a one day shoot. Shoot date is 8/30/20 for 6 hours. Compensation will be $50 for the project. Meals will be provided. Casting call date will be 8/9/20 from 12-4pm. Roles- African American women – age… Read more »

Lynchburg University Student film: Casting Call for male actor, between 25-35, any race, preferable muscular frame to play a hitman named Michael in an upcoming short film ‘A Killing Conscience.’ ABOUT THE ROLE: Michael is a relatively young, but skilled hitman who has been killing for 5 years. He’s focused, and confident, but has recently… Read more »

Georgetown University’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education is offering two courses in Screenwriting this Fall – Introduction to Screenwriting and Advanced Screenwriting: Narrative Workshop – via the virtual conferencing interface Zoom. These affordable six-week classes are being taught by Kevin Downs, an independent filmmaker/writer who optioned four screenplays for theatrical films and held key creative positions… Read more »

Seeking CREW/CAST for a student independent feature film project. This is for experience, meals, and credit only. If interested, PLEASE send a resume and brief cover letter to [email protected] for the following cast/crew roles: -Lead, “Petite” Actress, comic-timing a plus, female or non-binary, all ethnicities welcome to apply, 18-24 to play 18. Include a headshot.… Read more »

CASTING CALL 4 actors (3 adults and 1 child) needed for proof-of-concept pitch trailer shoot in Richmond, VA and Williamsburg, VA. 2-day shoot, dates not set but aiming for mid August. $100/day. Project “Dark Enough To See The Stars” Feature film based on the novel by Connie Lapallo and the true story of Joan Peirce’s… Read more »

Please join us for a presentation by longtime VPA lobbyist Josh Myers where he will answer questions about the state of film incentives and how you can get involved in legislative activity. Josh has represented the VPA on Capitol Hill for more than a decade, helping to increase the Virginia film incentive program in the process. Josh… Read more »

**Film/production companies, sole proprietors, and independent contractors in the industry that meet additional listed criteria can qualify for this program. Please see below.** Governor Ralph Northam today announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be made available through Rebuild VA, a… Read more »

Please join us for a chat with B.K. Fulton, CEO of Virginia-based Soulidify Productions and the SoulVision.tv streaming app. His film, “1 Angry Black Man,” is now streaming on the Byrd Theatre’s Virtual Screening Room. B.K. Fulton is founding chairman and CEO of Soulidifly Productions, LLC, a full feature film, stage and television investment and production… Read more »

DC Camera continues to sponsor special zoom discussions as part of their Ready to Roll Initiative, about the status and future of film production during the pandemic. This week features the topic of all ‘All Things Locations,’ with Virginia’s very own Andy Edmunds, film commissioners from DC and Maryland, and experienced location manager Wes Hagan… Read more »

We are seeking self starting individuals for Television Series Executive Assistant and/or Production Assistant position who are eager to get their foot in the door in the film industry. Candidates must be organized, hard working and able to work full time. Position would begin in November and all candidates must be local to Richmond, VA,… Read more »