Movies and TV Shows Casting in Virginia

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Movies and TV shows casting in Virginia

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Virginia, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'One The Way Home'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Casting Director (crew)
--- Myra Shawn (lead, 10-14)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Alexandria
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Telling'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dan (supporting, male, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Norfolk
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Run Habibi Run'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Producer and General Go-Getter (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: McLean, Arlington
- Learn more about the short film here

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'DMV Short Films'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- DMV Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ceviche'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Manager (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Emilio (supporting, male, 38-55)
--- Andrea (supporting, female, 24-32)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Lynchburg
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Frozen Yogurt,' Video Editor'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Richmond
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Recipe for Healing'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Niko Laurent (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 23-35)
--- Layla Sinclair (supporting, female, 23-35)
--- Brooklyn Hayes (lead, female, 23-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Alexandria, Norfolk, Portsmouth
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Highlights Music Video'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alma/ Helen/ Alexandra (models, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Fairfax
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Milk and Cookies'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tina (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Kid (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Tenor (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Woodbridge
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Looking For Social Media Content Creators (Actors and Actresses) -Richmond Virginia and Hampton Roads'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Female Friend (content creators & real people, 20-40)
--- Male Friend (content creators & real people, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Virginia Beach, Richmond
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Feederville'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Seventh Day'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- John (Audrey's Husband) (supporting, male, 30-37)
--- Audrey Mitchell (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Annie Delaney (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland; Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Angela'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elizabeth (lead, female, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Contact'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clark (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Avery (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Suitland, Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the short film here