Seeking 3 local RVA actors and 1 Remote VO Artist for “The Observer”, a sci-fi non-union independent short film shooting in Richmond, Virginia on March 2nd & 3rd, 2024. The Observer Brock Cooper Productions Director & Writer: Brock Cooper Casting Director: Carly Hough Storyline: A creepy giant eye appears in the sky and people believe… Read more »

The Indie Short Film Festival, a new film festival scheduled in Central Virginia, will take place on March 22-24, 2024 in the heart of downtown Charlottesville. The festival will include up to 100 international and domestic short films with Q&A after the screening blocks, screenwriting competition with table reads for the top screenplays, launch party… Read more »

Title: I See you Director: Ansh Pathapadu University: University of Virginia Project Type: Student Short Film Logline: In “I See You,” Andy, a young man facing the gradual loss of his vision, navigates his daily routine with the unexpected return of his estranged sister, Anna. As they confront their strained relationship, Andy discovers a unique… Read more »

The Roy W. Dean Grant is accepting submissions from indie filmmakers for its Spring 2024 Grant.  For over 30 years, the Roy W. Dean Grants have awarded funding and production services to independent filmmakers with unique films that make a contribution to society.  From the Heart Productions, the 501(c)3 non-profit sponsoring the grant, is proud to having helped… Read more »

Lead & Assistant Teaching Artists: Summer 2024 Website: Careers — Light House Studio 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… Read more »

Contract: NON-UNION Rate: LEAD and SUPPORTING ROLES ($PAID, lodging, credit, and on-set meals). BACKGROUND ROLES(credit and on-set provisions) Shoot Location: Fredericksburg, VA The short film, Virginia is for Lovers (Directed by Rebekah Wiggins) is currently looking for Non-Union Performers who can portray the following roles: 1. NANCY COOKE: Quinn’s 75-year-old Mother who is struggling with… Read more »

Title: What’s Cooking Director: Colin Cannady University: Virginia Commonwealth University Project Type: Student Short Film Logline: Rigid suburban couple Barry and Susan find their taste buds (and manners) challenged when they attend a dinner hosted by an old friend who’s been living overseas. Casting Call: Barry Bushworth: Male, early 20s, open ethnicity. Husband to Susan… Read more »

MovieMaker Magazine released their 2024 list of best cities to live and work as a moviemaker, and own Richmond, Virginia made the list. MovieMaker noted Richmond’s myriad of contemporary and historical locations, film-friendly environment, customizable incentives, and celebrated film festivals like the Virginia Film Festival within an hour’s drive. “[Virginia] goes above and beyond to… Read more »

Title: I See you Director: Ansh Pathapadu University: University of Virginia Project Type: Student Short Film Logline: In “I See You,” Andy, a young man facing the gradual loss of his vision, navigates his daily routine with the unexpected return of his estranged sister, Anna. As they confront their strained relationship, Andy discovers a unique… Read more »

Seeking 3 local RVA actors for a non-union short film shooting on February 23rd, 24th, & 25th, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia! To Me, To You Gerald Otter Productions Producer: Elia Crianza Director & Writer: Rishi Datla Casting Director: Carly Hough STORYLINE: Dev, a young South Asian man caught between tradition and independence, grapples with his… Read more »

Brock Cooper Productions is seeking Extras for a Non-Union Short Film shooting in Richmond, Virginia SYNOPSIS: A creepy giant eye appears in the sky and people believe this to be an apocalyptic or biblical event. Two very different people argue their beliefs about The Eye, the universe, and whether or not humanity even deserves another… Read more »

Wolfpack Films is casting for its eighth short film production, “UNTOUCHABLE”! This sports drama film, which is a proof of concept short for a feature of the same name, is set in the cutthroat world of competitive modern fencing and follows a young coach who battles to save her student’s soul from opponents on and… Read more »

This is an open casting call for a Regent University Film Producing class. Your audition will be used to determine who we will pick as actors in our projects later this semester (the scripts used in the audition process will be sides not associated with the actual projects). Please note that these roles are not… Read more »

The 19th Annual ChinaFest is held during February 1-4, 2024 All film screenings are at Ukrop Auditorium, Inside Queally Hall, The Robins School of Business, University of Richmond; in partnership with Office of International Education on February 2nd and 4th. 142 UR Dr, Richmond, VA 23173 Date/Time/Film Friday, February 2 / 5:00 p.m. /Yesterday Once… Read more »

2024 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES  Extended Deadline:  January 15th by midnight Final Deadline:  February 15th VPA Discount ($15 off): vpafriend The 2024 ENTRIES come to a close soon!  The Extended Deadline is this Monday for all film categories & scripts. If you have not yet entered for consideration, you can do… Read more »

“I See You” Director: Ansh Pathapadu Logline: Andy is facing impending blindness and he stubbornly wills himself to deal with by himself. But when his sister, Anna, comes to visit, Andy’s notion of independence is challenged. Andy (20s – 30s): A stubborn man who refuses to show his vulnerable side. At the same time, he… Read more »

2024 NOVA “Show Us Your Work” Event When 23 Jan 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location 9425 Mathy Drive Suite B Fairfax, VA 22031 To register, visit https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-5553247 The Virginia Production Alliance is excited to sponsor another Show Us Your Work event!  Video producers, actors, and content creators in Northern Virginia are making productions that are… Read more »

Casting for a short student film shooting in Richmond, VA this month. Looking for actors and actresses who want to build their reel and collaborate closely with a student director through the month. We will be doing several short rehearsals and shoot days based on availability, and preferably looking for people with flexible schedules this… Read more »

Rosewood Works Film/TV Presents: ‘Don’t You Leave Her’ a Hip Hop Music Video/Commercial Promo. 2 Roles: Pam – Female, Age 24-30, Non-White (very attractive, intelligent, financially independent, affluent, athletic, huggable & lovable, but also edgy, strong willed, and street smart) Paul -Male, Age 26-32, Non-White (blue-collar working-class man, entry level job, average looks and build,… Read more »

IATSE 487, the Virginia Production Alliance, and their partners are holding a virtual training session to discuss how you can be an effective citizen advocate, educating leaders on the importance of the film industry, during this year’s upcoming Virginia legislative session. Session begins on January 10. The call will be recorded in case you aren’t… Read more »

Seeking 4 actors local to Richmond, Virginia for a non-union student short film shooting 2/23-25/2024. TO ME, TO YOU Director & Writer: Rishi Datla Producer: Elia Crianza Production Company: Gerald Otter Productions STORYLINE: Separated by distance and on the brink of their first meetings, Dev and Mai navigate the dynamics of their varying cultural households… Read more »

New Surge Productions at VCU is looking to cast for one of our films, Who Is Beauty! Casting Interest Form due January 12th, 2024! Interested? Please fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/mNAsBTKxkYqWSi6G9 Logline: Mary, a content streamer with the alias BEAUTY, tests her sexual appeal with her male-centric audience in order to impress her unrequited… Read more »