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Charlottesville – Casting call for student short film – February 2025 – Unpaid

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 »

Fredericksburg – Fredericksburg Film Festival – April 16th-20th – Tickets

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 »

Spotsylvania & Richmond – Casting Call for Student Project – February-March – Unpaid

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.

Richmond – Casting call for student short film – January 31st – Unpaid

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!

Virginia Beach – Casting Call for student films – Feb 7-8 – Unpaid

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 »

CENTRAL VA – CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM – 03/13-15 – PAID

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 »

CHARLOTTESVILLE – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – 2/27-3/3 – UNPAID

“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 »

VIRTUAL – Women in Film and Video Roundtable Discussion – Feb 3rd – RSVP

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 »

Virginia Beach – Seven Cities Showcase – April 13th – Tickets

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 »

Charlottesville – Light house studio teaching artists needed – Summer 2025 – Paid

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 »

Afton – Cadence Pipeline screenwriting fellowship program – April 2025 – Application

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 »

Richmond – Casting call for student film – 1/30-2/2 – 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/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 »

Charlottesville – Light House Studio meet the filmmaker event – January 25th – Tickets

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 »

Richmond – Final Act Drama Casting for Virginia Lottery x CLUE Commercial – Jan 19 – Paid

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 »

Richmond – James River Film Society’s short film showcase rescheduled – January 17th – Tickets

Due to water advisory and upcoming winter forecast we have RESCHEDULED our 30th annual Short Film Showcase to: FRIDAY, JANUARY 17th, 2025! 6:30-9PM All previously purchased tickets are still good for the new date! Join us on the evening of January 17th @ 6:30 PM in the Leslie Cheek Theatre at the Virginia Museum of Fine… Read more »

Richmond – VPA State of the Industry event – February 6th – Register

The Virginia Production Alliance invites you to one of our biggest events of the year! Our annual STATE OF THE INDUSTRY event is a celebration of film and video production in Virginia. When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Hardywood Craft Brewery – 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220 At this event,… Read more »

Richmond – Casting call for indie horror feature – March-June 2025 – Paid

Casting call for Indie horror feature Looking for female actors between the ages of (50-60). Supporting roles, paid. African American, Height Range: 5’3 – 5’9. Interested actors must please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you! Website: Home | Working Title A St   ***Please note: The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this… Read more »

Richmond – WIFV Happy Hour date change – January 16th – RSVP

This WIFV Happy Hour has been MOVED to next week THU JAN 16TH Same place, same time!!!!!   VMFA is closed due to the water crisis. THANKS – and see you next week 😉 Women in Film & Video Happy Hour in Richmond Thursday, January 16th, 5:00 pm RSVP here Best Café at the Virginia Museum… Read more »

Hopewell – Extras needed for short horror film – January 11th – Paid

Short horror film: Don’t Hide in the Dark If interested, email Kenneth Dyson at [email protected] We need two extras. 18-25. Gender/Race NA. The two extras will be used as background during a party scene. We need crowd shots. It is paid ($50 for the night). We will be working for 8 hours, however, we may… Read more »

Charlottesville – Casting Call for Student Short Film – Feb/March 2025 – Unpaid

“So Help Me” Written and Directed by Aryan Medam Produced by Ansh Pathapadu Brief Synopsis: John, a Catholic priest, hears confession from the man that murdered his brother. Following this he has to resist the temptation to out the killer (David) to the police as he grapples with the rules of his faith and the value… Read more »