The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021   Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18,… Read more »

CASTING NOTICE for “TRUTH” Production title; TRUTH Union / Non-Union: Non – Union Production Type: Independent Production Length: Featured Film (90 minutes) Production Location: Richmond, VA Shooting Location: Richmond VA / Washington DC Submit HR to [email protected] Dates: April 2021 “Feature Film” L and her friend Claris took a stroll to the neighborhood store. L… Read more »

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Cultural Arts Division and the Enrichmond Foundation are hosting the second annual 60 Second Short Film Fest. To enter the festival, submit a one minute film through FilmFreeway. Send us your best work with a strong narrative. Stories that celebrate the earth, the small… Read more »

Join the VPA for our December virtual event featuring Anne Chapman! Dec 15 at 7:00 PM – Virtual Zoom With more than 25 years of casting experience in film and television, Anne Chapman has a keen eye for finding just the right actor to fit a part. Anne’s deep knowledge of Virginia’s actor and crew base makes… Read more »

The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting submissions for the 9th annual festival in April 2021  Short (5-30 minute), documentary films by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be considered. Films must have been completed within the last two years. All topics are eligible. A film by a young filmmaker, under age 18, may also be chosen.… Read more »

Kevin Downs is offering two 6-week screenwriting courses this Winter/Spring. Introduction to Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from January 16th through February 20th. Advanced Screenwriting will occur every Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm, from March 13th through April 24th. The course will be held over zoom and costs $495. Kevin Downs has years of experience teaching at… Read more »

Casting Call: LIMITED SERIES “DOPESICK” (RICHMOND, VA and CLIFTON FORGE, VA) Kendall Cooper Casting is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming limited series “Dopesick”. Filming will be in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas starting in December 2020 and continuing through May of 2021. There will be additional filming in the Clifton… Read more »

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dopesick, the upcoming Hulu eight-episode limited series, will film in Central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Roanoke regions, including Clifton Forge, this winter and is anticipated to continue through the spring. Developed by writer and executive producer Danny Strong, Dopesick is inspired by the bestselling book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the… Read more »

Register today for an actor-to-actor discussion about Tom Belgrey’s career — coast-to-coast. From studying with Stella Adler to taking direction from Steven Speilberg, you’ll want to hear Tom’s anecdotes and tips for fellow thespians. This virtual event is tomorrow, don’t miss it!   Register here: https://virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-4028783

Hello! I am looking to hire a drone operator with a valid drone license to film aerials of Beaverdam, VA on Nov 14-16. This is for a PBS Frontline film that will air on Tuesday, 11/17. We can offer a rate of $300 for a half-day. Happy to also pay for insurance and travel. Please… Read more »