Casting for short documentary “1st Regiment of United States Colored Troops” being produced by the Norfolk Historical Society. Video is 15 minutes long and tells the story of the 1st Regiment during the Civil War. Casting Call: -Chaplin Turner (25 to 35 Year old Black Male): Chaplin Turner gives two first hand accounts of Civil… Read more »
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Richmond – Casting call for student project – January 2025 – Paid
“Between the Lines” Written by: Sophia Anderson Directed by: CJ Feindt Brief Synopsis: Twenty-three-year-old Zuri is moving away from home, away from Lilly. Zuri and Lilly have been best friends for years and have never ventured to talk about anything more. Everything Zuri has never said out loud, including her romantic feelings for her best… Read more »
Northern Virginia – Casting call for student short film – January 2025 – Unpaid
“The Indigo Restaurant” Written & Directed By: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: A tangled web of loyalty, deceit, and blood is spun when Logan, a man caught between love and survival, is coerced into assassinating his future father-in-law, the formidable mob boss Gio Alfero. With conspirators pulling the strings from the shadows, Logan faces impossible choices… Read more »
Richmond – Limited Theatrical Release of VA-filmed ‘Glue Trap’ at Bow Tie – Dec 13-19 – Fee
Filmed in Virginia, the indie film “Glue Trap” will have a limited theatrical run at the Bow Tie theater in Richmond starting this Friday, 12/13, and a special Q&A screening at Violet Crown in Charlottesville Saturday, 12/14. Written and directed by Justin Geldzahler, who consulted on the latest seasons of Succession and Euphoria, Glue Trap… Read more »
Virtual – Screenwriting program with Georgetown University – February 2025 – Tuition
Earn a Certificate in Screenwriting from Georgetown University This 12-week program covers all the essentials needed to write marketable screenplays/teleplays for film, television, and the web. Classes meet virtually in the evenings, twice weekly, for 1.5 hours each. Our program is open to all. Classes begin on February 11. Go to the website below for more information. Website… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for short film – January 2025 – Paid
Casting Notice for an upcoming short film “The Mirror” by Visions Filmworks. Best friend of lead – (African American, age range 25-40, Supporting Male,) Pay $100 Dad -(African American, age range 40 & up Supporting Male) Pay $100 Mama – (African American, age range 40 & Up, Supporting Female) Pay $100 Shoot Location will be… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for Indie horror film – March-June 2025 – Paid
An indie horror feature is looking for female actors and models between the ages of 20-34 for a supporting role. (Flashback) and (Mo-Cap) scenes, paid. African, African American or Afro-Caribbean, Brown Skin, Height Range: 5’6 – 5’9 For more information, please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you! Website: Home | Working Title A St
Richmond, Hampton Roads & Fairfax – 3 Virginia Production Alliance Holiday mixers – December 10th, 12th & 13th – Register
The holiday season is upon us, and our districts are planning upcoming holiday mixer events – come eat, drink, and be merry with the Virginia Production Alliance! Richmond District – December 10th – 6:00 p.m. Visual Arts Center – Richmond Hampton Roads District – December 12th – 6:00p.m. Thin Brew Line Brewery – Virginia Beach… Read more »
Charlottesville – Casting call for student short film – 12/14-16 – Unpaid
“The Boy & The Gun” Written and Directed by: Tiernan Caulfield Produced by: Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Trevor takes on a seemingly simple babysitting gig, spending the evening playing video games with seven-year-old Pete. But the night spirals into chaos when Pete discovers a real gun hidden in the apartment. What starts as an… Read more »
Richmond – Extras Casting call for student short film – 11/30-12/1 – Unpaid
Casting extras for LITTLE BOY BLUE, a narrative, student short film. It’ll be shot at Thirsty’s on November 30th and December 1st. It is unpaid, though food and beverages will be provided. STORYLINE: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as a straight black man. But when a homicide occurs at a local drag… Read more »
RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT FILM – December 15th – PAID
Subject: Richmond- TALENT – Casting VCU Graduate Student Film, Paid, Non-Union Description: Forough by Sina Khani *The film will be screened at ICA auditorium as a VCU graduate Thesis* Genre: Drama, Short 4 days 12-hour shooting, Early January (or less likely late December) (Dates TBD upon the cast and crew’s schedule). (Likely Weekends), Richmond, VA… Read more »
RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT FILM – 12/6/2024-12/8/2024 – PAID
Hi my name is Duncan Coppi I’m a senior in VCUarts Film program and casting for my thesis film. Brief Description The working title is Remembrance. In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, James, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping his aging grandmother move out of her house. As James grapples with his… Read more »
Richmond – Casting for Independent Horror Feature – 3/1/25 – 6/28/25 – Paid
An indie horror feature is looking for a female actor between the ages of 24-33 for a supporting role, paid. Caucasian, Brunette, Height Range: 5’4 – 5’8 Interested actors, please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you!
Newport News – Casting Call for Student Film – 03/01/25-03/15/25 – Paid
Student Film- We are filming our first short film which is a student film, called “The Silent Crisis”. We are scheduled to start filming the last Friday in February 2025 in Newport News, VA. The silent crisis is a short student film that will bring awareness to the severity of Missing Black Children and the… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for real estate spot – November 19th – Paid
CASTING CALL Richmond Local Hire – Seeking four actors for the below paid non-speaking roles in a local real estate spot. The concept: a family shopping for a new house. 3-person family Female; age can range from mid 40s to early 50s; any ethnicity Male; age can range from mid 40s to early 50s; any… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for Indie horror film – March-June 2025 – Paid
Casting call for Indie horror feature Looking for male actors between the ages of (26-33). Supporting roles, paid. Caucasian, Height Range: 5’9 – 6ft. Interested actors must please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you! Website: https://rasheedrobinson0.wixsite.com/mysite
Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Event – November 19th – Register
Join Richmond District VPA for a Discussion with Filmmaker Brian Bullock on Writing, Financing, Producing, and making his political Documentary: A National Ovation to L. Douglas Wilder When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6 PM Location: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 REGISTER HERE Social History Documentary Writer, Producer, and Director… Read more »
VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES 2024 VIRGINIA SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WINNERS
The Virginia Film Office announced the three winners of the 2024 Virginia Screenwriting Competition. The annual event, founded in 1989, was created to promote Virginia’s in-state talent and encourage aspiring screenwriters. The winners and their screenplays, all feature-length, are Gina DeAngelis (Williamsburg) for The Knocking at the Marsh, Kenneth Maitland (Richmond) for Lynnhaven, and Kayla… Read more »
Virginia Beach – Casting Call for student film – November 15-17 – Unpaid
“Pestilence” Directed by Brandon Amiot Casting by Bethanie Richters Log Line: To avoid eviction from his home, a struggling cartoonist gets a new roommate to help pay the bills, only to find himself living with a freeloader who may not even be human. NON-UNION, unpaid student film filming November 15th-17th in the Virginia Beach, VA… Read more »
Charlottesville – Adrenaline Film Project Screening – November 10th – Tickets
The 20th Adrenaline Film Project: 12 Teams Create Unique Short Films in Just 72 Hours Light House Studio looks forward to sharing the work of this year’s filmmakers with the local community. We invite you to purchase your tickets today for the Adrenaline Film Project Screening on Sunday, November 10th at 7:00pm at the Vinegar… Read more »
Fairfax – Post Production Coordinator needed at George Mason University – December 18th – Paid
Post-Production Coordinator, George Mason University, Film and Video Studies About the Department: Film and Video Studies offers courses leading to a BA in Film and Video with optional pathways in directing and producing, cinematography, editing, sound, and screenwriting. The Program coordinates (and co-coordinates) a series of public film screenings and events, student showcases, and a… Read more »
Charlottesville – Casting Call for student short film – November 2024 – Unpaid
“Breathe” Directors: Kenneth Nguyen and Jaden Annan Logline: Kieran, a young man grappling with the recent death of a family member, finds himself struggling to navigate his grief after the funeral. While coming to terms with his own feelings, he must also bear his father’s anger and his sister’s innocence, hoping to somehow find a… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – November 2024 – Unpaid
Casting for LITTLE BOY BLUE, a narrative, student short film. To be shot at a location in Richmond (still location scouting). It is unpaid, though food and beverages will be provided. STORYLINE: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as a straight black man. But when a homicide occurs at a local drag club,… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student film – November 15-17 – Paid
CASTING CALL for student film – “NOT MY NAME” LOGLINE – A rebellious teenager and her mother must put their fractured bond aside to escape the girl’s corrupt father—a ruthless cop who will stop at nothing to bring them back and make them face his own brand of justice. Seeking: Rui – (18 – 25)… Read more »