Virginia Beach – Casting call for thesis short film – June 2026 – Paid

Job Position(s): Virginia Beach – Casting call for thesis short film – June 2026 – Paid

The Virginia Film Office is seeking actors for a paid thesis short film production shooting in Virginia Beach, VA in June 2026. This casting call is part of a student short film project, with talent needed to perform scripted roles in front of camera through principal photography. This opportunity suits emerging screen actors building their short film credits or performers looking to work on a student production with a structured crew behind it.

About the Role

This is an on-camera acting role for a thesis short film, the kind of student production where a director is completing a degree program and bringing a full creative vision to a finished, festival-ready project. Talent selected through this casting call will work directly with the student filmmaker across scheduled shoot days in June 2026, performing scripted scenes within a short film production workflow. The Virginia Film Office — Casting posts this listing as part of its ongoing commitment to connecting Virginia-based talent with legitimate local projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles across scheduled principal photography days in Virginia Beach during June 2026.
• Attend any required rehearsals or table reads prior to the short film production shoot dates.
• Take direction from the student director and respond to on-set adjustments in blocking, tone, and performance.
• Arrive prepared with lines memorized and ready to work within the production’s shooting schedule.
• Collaborate with the director of photography and camera department to hit marks and maintain continuity across takes.
• Represent the project professionally through any post-production pickups or additional photography if required.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience, including student films, short film productions, or regional independent projects.
• Comfort working on smaller crews typical of student short film sets.
• Availability for the full June 2026 shoot window in the Virginia Beach area.
• Strong script analysis and the ability to take and apply direction efficiently on set.

Why This Role

The Virginia Film Office only posts paid positions for non-student productions, and this thesis short film is listed as a paid student production, making it a legitimate compensated credit for your reel. Virginia Beach has a growing presence in regional independent film, and thesis projects regularly travel the short film festival circuit after production wraps. This is a grounded opportunity to add a completed short film credit with a directed, crew-supported production behind it.

Apply now for the Virginia Beach casting call for a thesis short film through the Virginia Film Office and bring your on-camera work to a June 2026 production.