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 »
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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 »
RICHMOND – CASTING CALL FOR INDIE HORROR FEATURE – FEBRUARY-JUNE 2025 – PAID
Looking for female actor between the ages of (46-56) to play the mother of the lead. Supporting role, paid. African, African American or Afro-Caribbean descent. Shade and tone ranging from light brown to dark skinned. Interested actors must please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you! Website: https://rasheedrobinson0.wixsite.com/mysite
Virginia Beach – Casting call for training video – 10/24-11/5 – Paid
Casting a male 20-40 Caucasian for a teleprompter shoot for an internal training video. Pay is $350 for a half day shoot. To submit please email [email protected] with your headshot, a current selfie, and a phone number we can reach you. This casting will require a self tape.
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – November 2024 – Unpaid
This is a short queer film that follows the lives of two high school best friends, Gwen and Marlo, after two years apart. Gwen’s mom, Sherry, is the catalyst for bringing the girls back together as she gives Marlo the acceptance she doesn’t receive in her own home. Roles needed: SHERRY: Gwen’s mom, between ages… Read more »
Charlottesville – Casting call for the Adrenaline Film Project – October 2024 – Unpaid
We are excited to share that our actor call is open for the 20th Adrenaline Film Project! This narrative filmmaking workshop challenges filmmakers to pitch, write, film, and edit a short film in 72 hours, with approximately 2-3 actors per film. Join us for a premiere of the completed films featuring an award ceremony where… Read more »
Fries – Casting call for short film – November 2024 – Paid
CASTING CALL I’m casting an Ultra Low Budget short film shooting in Fries, Virginia in early November. Birdie is a coming of age film about love, loss and longing, set in the aftermath of the Biafran war. It follows a war displaced Nigerian family (a mother and her two teenage daughters) in the summer of… Read more »
Hampton & Norfolk – Crew call for student film – November 2024 – Unpaid
Little Boy Blue Directed by Nya Wilson Hi all! I’m looking for crew positions on my student thesis film LITTLE BOY BLUE. The positions are unpaid, though food (not just pizza lol) and beverages will be provided. Also, ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY ME. Synopsis: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as… Read more »
Fries – Crew still needed for short film – November 2024 – Paid
Hey, Happy Fall! I’m crewing up for a short film that shoots in Fries, Virginia this November and looking to fill the last few spots on the crew! Looking for locals to the area – i.e Fries, VA, Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC or anyone who can WORK AS A LOCAL PLEASE. If you’re interested… Read more »
Alexandria – Alexandria Film Festival – November 7-10 – Tickets
The Alexandria Film Festival brings four days of high-quality short and feature-length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and arts presentations to the historic port city of Alexandria, Virginia. The Festival highlights the talents of local, national, and international filmmakers in an internationally recognized travel destination within eyesight of the nation’s capital. The 18th annual Alexandria Film… Read more »
Dillwyn – Casting call for student film – October 24th-27th – Unpaid
This is a student supernatural thriller folktale shooting in Dillwyn, VA at a private lake property. Food and housing will be covered, and we can reimburse gas. Zoom casting. Story: A hunter risks everything to save his friend from a malevolent spirit known as The Witherman, tracking the elusive being into another realm. Trapped in… Read more »
Fries – Crew Call for short film – November 2024 – Paid
ISO: SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, KEY PA, 1st AD, KEY GRIP, GAFFER, GRIP/ELECTRIC SWING, SOUND MIXER/BOOM OP, KEY HMU {FRIES, VA || DURHAM, NC || CHARLOTTE, NC in November} Hey, Happy Fall! I’m crewing up for a short film that shoots in Fries, Virginia this November and looking to fill the last few spots on the crew!… Read more »
Richmond – Virginia Production Alliance Sound for picture event – October 22nd – Register
Richmond District Meeting: Sound for Picture! Understanding Elements of Immersive Audio for Film When: October 22nd – 6:00 PM Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 For more details and to register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5905957
Charlottesville – Casting for Faith-Based Documentary – 11/2-11/14 – Paid
Angela Boehm Casting is casting REAL people for a new faith-based documentary, He Gets Us. SEEKING: We want people from EVERY walk of life to tell us: What are you sick of? Depression? Rising rent? Healthcare costs? Technology? Social Judgement? Anything! Eight (8) people will be chosen for this project. PAY: $1200 for a 3-4… Read more »
Statewide – Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student filmmakers now accepting submissions – Nov 30th Deadline – Application Fee
We are excited to announce the return of the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers, now accepting submissions for its second year! Sponsored by the top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, the grant seeks student filmmakers who are creating unique, compelling, socially impactful films that make a difference to society on a budget of $50,000 or less. Submission Deadline: November 30,… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – November 2024 – Unpaid
Genre: Drama Short Synopsis: Jane, an aspiring filmmaker, runs into an old washed up producer(Cline) in an elevator on her way to work when the elevator runs into technical difficulties, during the outage, Jane attempts to pitch a film to Cline. Shoot dates/location: 3-5 days, Shooting In November (Dates TBD)(Likely Weekends), Possibly Early January shoots,… Read more »