VA Women Filmmakers:  Well, once again we have to move our WIFV/RVA Happy Hour, due to the 6” of snow coming this way on Wed & Thu.  We’re skipping Feb all together and moving right to March and the first day of spring – Thu March 20th is the next one! We’ll be in touch… Read more »

From the Heart Productions is excited to announce that the Roy W. Dean Grant for Spring 2025 is now open for submissions!  Now in its fourth decade, this prestigious grant has provided funding and production services to independent filmmakers creating unique films that make a positive contribution to society. Who Should Apply? The grant is… Read more »

DC.Camera’s first demo/workshop of the year is official and on the books! Next Wednesday, February 19th from 5-7PM, we will be hosting our friends from Serious Grip and Electric to demonstrate/show-off one of their Fisher Dollies from their fleet! We know many of our jobs require these types of dollies on set so we figured… Read more »

The Indie short Film Festival in Charlottesville is still looking for submissions! If you would like to submit a film or screenplay, information about the deadline and how to submit are below: Submission Deadline for Films and Screenplays: The extended deadline is February 16 To submit a film or screenplay, click this link to their… Read more »

VCUarts Cinema is seeking local Richmond actors to participate in a Directing Workshop led by Professor Nile Price as part of his Directing in Motion course. The next workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 between 3-6pm. (Each scene is scheduled within a 30-minute time slot to accommodate actors’ schedule) The goal of this… Read more »

Universal Pictures has shared that the Pharrell Williams’ biopic “Golden” (formerly “Atlantis”), filmed in Virginia in 2024, has been canceled during post-production. Statement from Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office: “We are extremely disappointed that the movie will not make it to a global audience. This is no reflection on the hundreds of… Read more »

Richmond Film Network RFN Indie Fest This Saturday – Get Your Tickets Now and Save $! Join us Saturday at The Park RVA! Don’t miss a full day of incredible indie films, filmmaker Q&As, exhibitors, and networking with the independent film community from Virginia and beyond! – REEL JUSTICE: the Documentary Films of Loki Mulholland,… Read more »

Hello! My name is Charles Valdez and I am a senior Photo + Film student at VCUarts casting for my thesis project, Her Love, Goldfish. BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Her Love, Goldfish explores the themes of grief and recovery through the story of Nomi and Elliot, a couple whose relationship has faced ups and downs, but… Read more »

Kiss Me But is a comedic tale about Rom’s first encounter with his girlfriend Bo’s quirky family, where he navigates a series of trials they put him through, gains a deeper understanding of his relationship with Bo, and ultimately earns their approval to share a kiss with her. (The full shooting should only take around… Read more »

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the parents interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.*** Casting call for Indie horror feature Looking for female child actor between the ages of (12-14). Supporting, paid. Caucasian, Brunette. Also looking… Read more »

Student short film “Room to Wait.” Synopsis: A woman and her husband’s male affair partner meet in a hospital waiting room after a serious accident, they confront one another and their loneliness in crisis. Gina: *CASTED* Female 35-45. A polished woman in her 40s. Gina is a complicated, bitter woman. Recently separated from her husband,… Read more »

For the first year of the Fredericksburg Film Festival, we strived to showcase films that are not only creative and innovative, but are a tad off the beaten path. This year our theme is “it’s not the camera, it’s the eye”,  which is dedicated to the idea that it is not the camera that determines… Read more »

Roles needed: SHERRY: Gwen’s mom, between ages 30s-50s, supportive and loving mother (1 scene). To audition for this role please send a self-tape to Cj Feindt at [email protected]. Audition info is linked below (all other roles can submit monologues of choosing): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IoYTPC18A2QbKHbJ2LhAn6PCIzQkPwzI?usp=sharing If you have any inquiries, please contact Cj Feindt at [email protected] or 540-840-8958.

Searching for an actor or actress 18-22 for a silent student short film. Unpaid, but meal and credit provided. Must be available on January 31st from 1pm to 6pm, local to Richmond, Virginia. To submit, please send a headshot and resume to [email protected]. Thank you!

Regent University Casting Call FEBRUARY 7-8 Open casting call for Regent University’s Film and Television program. We are hoping to provide an opportunity for local talent to work with our student body to produce films for portfolio work and film festivals. All who participate in productions will receive IMDb credits and material for acting reels.… Read more »

Casting 3 roles for a 7 page screenplay to be filmed March 13, 14, and 15. Filming locations will be Richmond, Powhatan, and Farmville VA. Non-Union Paid IMDB credit Meals provided GUILT: A man plagued by a relentless haunting turns to his therapist for help, only to uncover that the entity—and his torment—are rooted in… Read more »

“Life, Am I Right?” Written & Directed by Tiernan Caulfield Produced by Rowan Rosenblum Brief Synopsis: “Life, Am I Right?” is a heartfelt family drama about Shawn, a son returning home to face familial tensions and responsibilities. While at a work conference, Shawn learns from his mother, Marge, that she and his father, Tony, plan… Read more »

THE OTHER YOU is an independent featured film written, directed, produced and filmed by WIFV members: Julie Gold, Shoshana Rosenbaum, Robin Noonan-Price, Kimberly Skyrme, and Anne Saul. Join us as they discuss next steps for their film, what they have learned about marketing, distribution and festival runs. Monday, February 3, 6:30-8:00 pm RSVP here FREE for WIFV… Read more »

The Seven Cities Showcase is a one-night celebration of fantastic films created by VA-based artists! Officially selected films will be screened at our showcase where they will compete for a slew of awards and accolades! Come on out and meet your fellow VA film folks, walk the red carpet, grab a drink, and enjoy some… Read more »

LEAD & ASSISTANT TEACHING ARTISTS: SUMMER 2025 About Light House Studio Light House Studio equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through collaborative filmmaking. We seek to foster a community where Charlottesville’s young people flourish as students, storytellers, and citizens. Light House Studio is looking for experienced… Read more »

Cadence Pipeline New Works Fellowship Program Cadence is excited to announce the Cadence Pipeline Retreat, a special opportunity for playwrights and screenwriters to immerse themselves in a 3 ½-day retreat in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This retreat will offer a creative space for writers to work on specific developmental goals and sections… Read more »

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/Jamie, a disenchanted young college student, is reluctantly tasked with helping their aging grandmother move out of her house. As James/Jamie grapples with their… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Immerse yourself in another Meet The Filmmaker Event with Geoff Luck! Light House Studio is excited to announce that Emmy award-nominated Producer and Director, Geoff Luck, will be joining us for our next installment of Meet The Filmmaker on January 25th at the Vinegar Hill Theatre.  This event is open to the… Read more »

Casting Call with Final Act Drama Talent Virginia Lottery x CLUE Commercial – Non Union Rate Details: $500 session $700 usage +15% agency fee Travel Stipend: $500 Per Diem: $50 per day Airfare Covered Hotel Covered Auditions will be VIA Self-Tape due by 8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025 Callback Remote, Jan 23 Fitting in Richmond,… Read more »