SEEKING: MALE / ANY ETHNICITY / AGE 40-60 ROLE: KING BALTHAZAR The Velvet Appetite is a satirical, comedic student short film. The story follows King Balthazar, a gluttonous, larger-than-life medieval king. His selfishness blinds him to an uprising in his kingdom, leading to disastrous consequences – AND A TWIST! 1 DAY SHOOT. UNPAID. NON-UNION. Shoot… Read more »
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Richmond – Casting call for indie film – June & July 2025 – Paid
CASTING CALL – FEATURE FILM Title: The 8 God: For the Love of Hip-Hop Production Company: Visions Filmworks Type: Independent, Non-Union, Paid (Post-Completion) Location: Richmond, VA Shoot Dates: June 7th, 21st & July 5th, 19th SYNOPSIS: A romance drama set in the gritty underground world of hip-hop. When an emcee and a studio owner cross… Read more »
Bedford – Casting call for short film – April 26th & 27th – Paid
Female – 30 to 40-ish – Looking for any ethnicity for a 2 day shoot on a short film shooting in Bedford, Va. We’d prefer someone close to Bedford if possible (i.e. Lynchburg, Roanoke, etc.) Non Union is okay. NO Nudity. $150 per day Dramedy. Synopsis: A man kidnaps the daughter of a wealthy business… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – April 18-21 – Unpaid
Fill out the form below if interested. “When a melancholy Painter and a fearful doomsday prepper face the end of the world, they must come to terms with their imminent demise” Rose 20-30s punk rock survivalist preparing for the worst while hiding her fears and guilt Adam 20-30s a grief-stricken painter drowning his sorrows in… Read more »
Northern Virginia – Extras Casting call for indie film – May 2025 – Paid
Seeking extras for a feature film. Shoots May 17-18, 24-25, 31st and June 1st, 7, and 8 in the Fredericksburg-Stafford-Woodbridge area. The extras will be paid $100 for about 3hrs. If interested, email Kendrick Keener at [email protected] Website: https://www.youtube.com/@SomeplaceintheMiddle2025 ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for short film – April 2025 – Paid
Casting call for gay male actors between the ages of 30-40 for a new short film titled ‘Confessions of A Closet King ‘. The shoot will only last for a day. Actors will get paid for their role. For more details or to apply, please email Thea Arnold at [email protected] ***The Virginia Film Office… Read more »
Richmond & Charles City County – Casting call for student thesis film – April 25-27 – Paid
Casting for VCUArts Student Thesis film “Palm Sunday” – Seeking Actors local to Richmond and/or Charles City County, Virginia. Shooting 1-2 days in Richmond, Charles City (role dependent). All roles paid. Storyline: A romantic drama that follows a reclusive housekeeper with an addiction to sugar. Through several failed attempts to earn extra money for a… Read more »
Northern Virginia – Casting call for Indie Film – May-June 2025 – Paid
Hello Beautiful People, I am in preproduction for a film to begin shooting in May. I have filled all of the major roles except one which calls for a younger version of the lead. This role calls for a dark skinned black male between 7-12 years of age. outside of that, I need black extras… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student short film – April 19th&20th – Unpaid
Casting call for student short film at VCU. Logline: When a college student gets coerced into a robbery with her two dimwitted friends, she must put her books smarts to use to execute a successful crime. Abiona – Black (20s-30s/any build) Cashier – Any age/ any build Waiter – Any age/ any build Police officer… Read more »
Newport News – Extras Casting Call for short film – April 26th-May 1st – Paid
Casting Call: EXTRAS Needed for “The Silent Crisis” – Inspired by a True Story (Paid – Deferred) We are currently casting extras (teens & adults) for select scenes in the upcoming independent short film “The Silent Crisis,” a gripping drama inspired by true events. The film explores the emotional toll and systemic disparities in urgency… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Commercial – April 5th & 6th – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Local to RVA Actors for a FWNS + VCU Brandcenter Spec Commercial Spot shooting in RVA on April 5th & 6th, 2025 U-Haul TV60 Non-Union Spec Production Company: FWNS Executive Producer: Micah Gendron (https://www.micahg.tv/) Creative Director: Tom Scharpf Directors: Micah Gendron & Devin Whetstone (https://whetstonecinema.com/) Producer: Micah Gendron Casting… Read more »
Richmond/Fredericksburg – Casting call for short film – May 2025 – Paid
The Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op is casting a short film, “Custody” which will be shot in Virginia sometime in May. This will be a 2-day shoot paying $100-$150/day depending on the role and time commitment. The Co-Op is a non-profit arts collective based in Fredericksburg. Please send your headshot and resume to [email protected] with “Custody”… Read more »
Charlottesville – Casting call for short film – 5/30-6/1 – Paid
FRENCHY WATERS is seeking THREE actors local to central Virginia for a non-union short film. Filming is expected to take place May 30 through June 1, 2024, in Charlottesville, Virginia. TAKE MY HAND LOGLINE: Serial killer seeking a cure for loneliness develops a special relationship with the severed hand of one of his victims, only… Read more »
Richmond – Commercial Casting Call- April 5th and 6th – PAID
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Local to RVA actors for a VCU Brandcenter Spec Spot shooting in RVA on April 5th & 6th, 2025. U-Haul TV60 VCU Brandcenter Non-Union – for Portfolios only, will not be aired Production Company: FWNS Executive Producer: Micah Gendron Creative Director: Tom Scharpf Directors: Micah Gendron & Devin Whetstone… Read more »
Richmond – Casting RVA Local Actors for VCU Brandcenter Spot – April 5&6 – Paid
Anne Chapman Casting is seeking 2 Local to RVA actors for a VCU Brandcenter Spec Spot shooting in RVA on April 5th & 6th, 2025. U-Haul TV60 VCU Brandcenter Non-Union – for Portfolios only, will not be aired Production Company: FWNS Executive Producer: Micah Gendron Creative Director: Tom Scharpf Directors: Micah Gendron & Devin Whetstone… Read more »
Hampton Roads – Casting Call for Navy Docudrama – April 5th – Paid
CASTING CALL: Dawghouse Productions & Bravo Zulu Enterprises is seeking trim talent to portray active-duty Sailors for a non-union, Navy Docudrama set in the 1970’s. This Proof of Concept will shoot in Norfolk on Sat. April 5 (Backup date, April 6). A couple of table reads/rehearsals sked prior to shoot. All roles are paid +… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for VCUarts Cinema Directing Workshop – April 2025 – Unpaid
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, March 19th, 2025 between 3-6pm. (Each scene is scheduled within a 30-minute time slot to accommodate actors’ schedule) The goal of this… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Student short film – April 2025 – Unpaid
Casting Call for COLD. Inspired by the poem Annabel Lee, this short film explores the complexities of declining mental health and how love is not always enough to sustain one’s will to live. With depression one can be haunted by the mere premise of their own looming death. This short ends with the message to… Read more »
Newport News – Casting call for student short film – 4/26-5/1 – Unpaid
CASTING CALL – The Silent Crisis Film We’re still looking for a few key cast members to join The Silent Crisis, a powerful short film bringing awareness to the systemic neglect of missing Black children. Filming will take place April 26 – May 1, 2025, in Newport News, VA. Roles Needed: Jasmine – African American,… Read more »
Alexandria – Extras needed for music video – February 25th – Paid
Casting Call: Extras Needed for Music Video! We’re looking for extras to be part of an upcoming music video this Tuesday, February 25th from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM in Alexandria, VA! What You’ll Do: Sit in movie theater seats and pretend you’re watching a film. That’s it—just relax and enjoy the scene! Compensation: $40… Read more »
Richmond – Casting Call for Independent horror project – March-June 2025 – Paid
Looking for female actor. Age range. Early 20s to early 30s. Supporting role, paid. Caucasian, Brunette, Brown Eyes. Interested actors must please email, [email protected]. Thank you! Website:Home | Working Title A St ***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to… Read more »
Richmond – Casting call for student film – 03/15/2025-04/01/2025 – PAID
We Are Not Fish is a student film directed and produced by VCUarts film students. The story follows Olivia as she navigates bouts of existentialism and explores the intersection of religion and nature through poetry. We are casting for: OLIVIA- age 24-28- Female HARRISON- age 24-28- Male Compensation will be $120 per day, roughly 3… Read more »
HAMPTON ROADS – CASTING CALL FOR COMMERCIAL – APRIL 7TH – PAID
We are casting talent for a lottery commercial. This shoot will be an overnight shoot. Talent needs: Wife: Age 30-45, any ethnicity. Client would prefer to hire a bilingual English/Spanish talent however they are also open to casting 2 sets of talent, one English and one Spanish. This is a speaking role. This role will… Read more »
Newport News – CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM – APRIL 26TH-MAY 1ST – UNPAID
We are looking for Teens and Young Adults interested in being a part of a very important short film/student film, “The Silent Crisis”, which will take place in Newport News, Virginia. About the Film: The Silent Crisis is a socially impactful and emotionally gripping short film that addresses the systemic neglect faced by Black families… Read more »