Virginia Film Office — Casting is holding a casting call for an indie feature film shooting in the Greater Richmond, VA area in June 2026. This is a paid casting opportunity for actors to be considered for roles in a narrative independent feature moving through its pre-production and principal photography phases. The call suits screen actors at any career stage who are building indie film credits and are available for production in central Virginia.
About the Role
This casting call is part of an independent feature film production being sourced through the Virginia Film Office, which posts only paid positions for non-student projects. Actors selected will work on-set during principal photography scheduled for June 2026 in the Greater Richmond region. The Virginia Film Office supports productions across the state and uses its casting board to connect local and regional talent directly with vetted indie film projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assigned roles during principal photography on an indie feature film production in June 2026.
- Attend scheduled auditions or callbacks as requested by the production's casting team.
- Prepare sides, cold reads, or self-tape submissions as directed during the audition process.
- Report to set on scheduled shoot days and meet call times in the Greater Richmond, VA production area.
- Work directly with the director and fellow cast to execute scenes within the production's shooting schedule.
- Coordinate availability with production for any required costume fittings, rehearsals, or table reads prior to principal photography.
What You Bring
- On-camera performance experience in narrative film, television, or indie feature production.
- Availability in the Greater Richmond, VA area for the June 2026 shoot window.
- Ability to self-tape or attend in-person auditions as required by the casting process.
- Comfort working within the production workflow of a low-budget or mid-budget indie feature.
- Professional conduct on set and familiarity with standard film production schedules and set etiquette.
Why This Role
This casting call is posted through the Virginia Film Office, a state-supported resource that vets submissions and lists only paid opportunities for non-student productions. Compensation is confirmed as paid, meeting the Virginia Film Office standard that all positions be paid upfront or during production. For actors based in or near Richmond, this is a direct path onto a local indie feature without going through third-party casting aggregators.
Submit your materials for this Richmond casting call for indie feature through the Virginia Film Office — Casting application portal to be considered for June 2026 principal photography.
