You’re invited to meet & mingle & network at The Women in Film & Video RVA Happy Hour this Thu Oct 9th, 5-7 pm at VMFA’s Best Cafe on 1st floor, atrium entrance – BuyYOB All VA based filmmakers are welcome. Join WIFV today www.wifv.org/join WIFV’s RVA board members & hosts, Virginia Bertholet and Robin… Read more »
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Charlottesville – Virginia Film Festival tickets now on sale – October 22nd-26th – Tickets
The Virginia Film Festival October 22nd – 26th Charlottesville, VA Tickets are now on sale! To see the full schedule and buy tickets, please visit: https://virginiafilmfestival.org/
10.03.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – 11/5-11/9 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 5 Actors for a SAG NYU Grad Film Thesis 35mm short film shooting in Richmond, VA 11/5-11/9 $150-$300 TO BE VAGUELY ASIAN IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH NYU Grad Film Thesis Short Film SAG-AFTRA Student Film Agreement Producers: Charles Theobald & Tinbet Daniel Director: Kansas Ballesteros Screenwriter: Kansas Ballesteros Thesis Advisor:… Read more »
10.03.25
Lori Russell
Virginia Beach – Casting call for music video – 10/13-14 – Paid
Music Video. Seeking (4) kids ages 10-13. Casting for two girls and two boys. It will be a coming of age story. Unique personalities, improv skills, acting experience or classes a huge plus. Storyline follows an adventure and explore themes like nostalgia and youth. Must be OK with getting dirty/ muddy. We will need a… Read more »
09.30.25
Lori Russell
Virginia Beach – Rush call for Production Assistants for Drone light show – 9/27/25 – Paid
**RUSH CALL 9/27** **PAID POSITION** *VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** PIXIS DRONES IS LOOKING FOR MULTIPLE PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS TO ASSIST WITH DRONE LIGHT SHOW SETUP AND BREAKDOWN IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA DATE: 9/27/25 CALL TIME: 12PM RATE: $25/hr 8 Hour Guarantee (potential for overtime) LOCATION: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA DINNER PROVIDED NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please call or text… Read more »
09.26.25
Lori Russell
Virtual – WIFV Writing and Producing horror discussion – October 1st – Fee
Join film producers Mark Ricche (https://www.crypticpictures.com) and Alyscia Cunningham (https://herhousemedia.com) in this session on launching your own horror franchise. Discussion topics will include: building your team from scratch, the tricks of film production and mastering post from festivals to distribution. An “Ask the Filmmakers Anything” block will conclude the session. Wednesday, October 1, 6:30-8:00 pm… Read more »
09.25.25
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Richmond & Lexington – Casting call for indie feature – October 8-18 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Actors for a 35 mm Non-Union Feature shooting in Greater Richmond, Virginia & Lexington, Virginia between October 8th-October 18th FAST Non-Union Feature Phantom Road LLC Producers: Phantom Road LLC, Brigit Tregenza, & Danny Caporaletti Director: Rob Tregenza Screenwriter: Rob Tregenza Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman Casting Associate: Carly Hough… Read more »
09.22.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – 48 Hour Horror film project – October 10-12 – Register
In less than three weeks, the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project kicks off, and we couldn’t be more excited about this annual filmmaking rite of passage taking place right here in RVA! Mark your calendars for October 10-12, when filmmakers from Richmond and beyond will race against the clock to create cinematic magic in just 48 hours! 32… Read more »
09.22.25
Lori Russell
Hampton Roads – Casting call for music video – 9/23/25-10/8/25 – Paid
Looking for actors for an upcoming underground rap music video titled ‘Black Candle’. No experience is required. 9/23/25-10/8/25 Website: https://www.nofemalesallowed.com/ For more information and to apply, please email [email protected] ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project… Read more »
09.22.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Seeking Cast and Crew for ‘Cool White Car’ Indie – Winter – Paid
*Cool White Car* Low-budget indie feature Projected winter shoot, dates TBD. From writer/director Dominic Greco, Cool White Car is seeking a magical cast and crew. Ideally a team of passionate misfits, freaks and geeks. Not seeking perfection, but people who love what they do and are longing for a chance at greatness. Not Hollywood greatness of… Read more »
09.19.25
Margaret Finucane
Fairfax – Casting for Student Short Film “Book of Eve” – Oct 3, 4, 5 – Unpaid (Student Film)
Casting for Student Short Film “Book of Eve” 10/3 – 10/5 (Lead actor MUST be available all three days.) Production Title: The Book of Eve Genre: Drama Director Marco Duran is now casting for a student short film production from George Mason University. The film will premiere at the 2025–2026 GMU Film Festival in… Read more »
09.17.25
Margaret Finucane
Richmond – Casting for Horror/Thriller Short ‘Do Not Rewind’ – 9/25-9/30 – Paid
DO NOT REWIND – CASTING BREAKDOWN Do Not Rewind is a non-union horror/thriller short film currently casting in Richmond, VA! Content Warning: This project contains scenes depicting psychological trauma, stalking, gaslighting, body horror, self-harm, and graphic injury (including tooth extraction and finger mutilation). Actors should be comfortable portraying emotional distress and physical discomfort in… Read more »
09.17.25
Margaret Finucane
Eastern Shore – Casting for ‘King Caliban’ Stageplay-On-Film – 10/31-11/7 – Paid
We are casting for King Caliban, a poetic, stageplay-on-film adaptation inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Location: Virginia / Eastern Shore area Shoot: 10/31/25 – 11/7/2025 Compensation: $300 stipend for paid roles + meals provided + credit Cast ROLES AVAILABLE: King Caliban (Paid) – Black male, 20s–40s. Brawny, powerful, vulnerable. Carries the weight of ancestry.… Read more »
09.16.25
Margaret Finucane
Charlottesville – 21st Adrenaline Film Project Open for Submissions – Deadline Oct 10 – Fee
Light House Studio is excited to present the 21st Adrenaline Film Project! The Adrenaline Film Project is a 72-hour filmmaking competition in which teams compete for cash prizes by writing, shooting, editing, and screening their own 3-5 minute films with guidance from mentors from across the industry. Teams are assigned a genre, line of dialogue,… Read more »
09.15.25
Margaret Finucane
Gloucester – Casting for SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Feature ‘HOLLOW’ – Oct/Nov – Paid
CASTING CALL – HOLLOW Blanket Fort Entertainment is now casting for an independent SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Feature Film titled HOLLOW, a tense mystery noir. Shoot Details: Union/Non-Union: Both accepted Location: Gloucester, VA (and surrounding area) Dates: Exact Dates TBD, Late October-Early November 2025 Roles: Young Woman (19–22): A young girl who went missing mysteriously in 2005.… Read more »
09.15.25
Margaret Finucane
Richmond – Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival Schedule Announced – Nov 20-23 – $25-$125
The 2025 Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival Lineup is Here The festival, now in its 9th year, will take place November 20-23, 2025, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) in Richmond, Virginia. The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival aims to amplify native voices and reframe Native… Read more »
09.15.25
Margaret Finucane
Alexandria – Seeking Talent for Tourism Project – 9/30 & 10/1 – Paid
Seeking talent for Tourism project – Alexandria VA – 9/30 & 10/1 – NU SUBMISSIONS DUE 9/16 Here is what we know/need: Upcoming shoot will feature lifestyle photo and video content at a variety of locations around Alexandria, Virginia—including hotels, shops, and restaurants. Scenes will include: Shopping, dining, walking, and other lifestyle actions. Some… Read more »
09.13.25
Margaret Finucane
Richmond – Casting call for short film – 10/19/25 – Paid
“Cupid Missed” is a low budget coming-of-age dramatic short film shooting in the Richmond area. [SEEKING] [MOM] Female, age 40-55, African-American or mixed, supporting [DAD] Male, age 40-55, African-American or mixed, supporting Pay: $15 for the day plus food and credit If interested, please email your resume and headshot to [email protected] ***The Virginia Film… Read more »
09.12.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting call for live Homebuyer’s experience – October 9th – Paid
This is a ‘MOCK’ Credit, Finance & Homebuyer’s Experience, where you would need to first speak on a Credit Challenge that you are having and how you feel in the beginning then following up on how you feel after we assist you. You’ll complete all stations of the credit and homebuyer process, speaking to a:… Read more »
09.11.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Richmond International Film Festival – Sept. 23-28 – Fee
It’s almost time for Richmond’s fan-favorite film festival: the Richmond International Film Festival! September 23-28, 2025 🍿 One of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 160 film premieres to RVA, in addition to nightly local, national, and international music performances, panels, and Q&As, the red carpet awards, mixers, and… Read more »
09.10.25
Margaret Finucane
Richmond – Extras Casting call for historical indie feature – September 2025 – Paid
ULB Historical Feature is looking for Extras. Seeking Military Aged Males; Period Proportionate for Civil War; willing and able to portray soldiers marching and camping. Pay is $125 per day, please send a current photo and sizing information to [email protected] Blocks of filming: 9/14 – 9/16; 9/24 – 9/28 There is a second block of… Read more »
09.09.25
Lori Russell
Richmond & Lexington – Casting call for indie feature – 10/8-18 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 3 Actors for a Non-Union Feature shooting in Greater Richmond, Virginia & Lexington, Virginia between October 8th-October 18th FAST Non-Union Feature Phantom Road LLC Producers: Phantom Road LLC, Brigit Tregenza, & Danny Caporaletti Director: Rob Tregenza Screenwriter: Rob Tregenza Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman Casting Associate: Carly Hough Audition Date:… Read more »
09.09.25
Lori Russell
Petersburg – Casting call for indie feature – October 2026 – Paid
Casting lead roles for feature length family drama. If interested, please email [email protected] Website for more info on the project: https://moonboyfilmsllc.com/ Carl Hendrix – Black, 35-45 As a young boy, he saw the worst that life had to offer. He believed his future was one of two options: prison or death. It’s no wonder he… Read more »
09.09.25
Lori Russell
Richmond – Casting for 48 Hour Horror Film Project – Sept 29
CALLING ALL ACTORS! Join the Richmond 48 Hour HORROR Film Project for in-person auditions on Monday, September 29, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library Meeting Room, 2100 Libbie Lake East St., Richmond. This is your opportunity to showcase your talent and connect directly with local filmmakers who are actively seeking actors for their horror… Read more »
09.08.25
Margaret Finucane
