New Kent – Casting call for independent project – September 2026 – Paid

Job Position(s): New Kent – Casting call for independent project – September 2026 – Paid

Virginia Film Office — Casting is accepting submissions for a paid independent project casting call in New Kent, Virginia, scheduled for September 2026. This is a casting call opportunity, meaning talent will be reviewed, selected, and placed into roles as part of a non-studio independent film production moving toward principal photography. The role suits performers or talent representatives who have experience working within independent film casting pipelines and are comfortable with the pace and flexibility those productions require.

About the Role

This casting call sits within the talent acquisition phase of an independent project, coordinated through the Virginia Film Office — Casting, which posts only paid positions for non-student work. Talent submitted through this call will be considered for roles that go into production in September 2026 in the New Kent, Virginia area, putting this squarely in the regional independent film production space. Expect the process to follow standard independent casting workflow, from submission review through callbacks and final booking.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit materials consistent with the casting breakdown provided by the production team on the independent project.
• Attend scheduled auditions or self-tape sessions as directed by the casting department for the September 2026 production dates.
• Respond to callback requests within the timeframes set by the project’s casting timeline.
• Confirm availability for the full shoot window in New Kent before submitting to avoid production scheduling conflicts.
• Provide accurate measurements, headshots, and current representation details as part of the casting call submission package.
• Be prepared to discuss prior independent film credits and on-set experience during the casting review process.

What You Bring

• Prior on-camera experience in independent film production, short films, or regional television projects.
• Availability for production dates in September 2026 in the New Kent, Virginia region.
• A current headshot and resume formatted to industry standard for casting submission.
• Comfort working within the budget and scheduling constraints typical of non-studio independent productions.
• No union affiliation is specified, making this open to both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union talent pending production guidelines.

Why This Role

The Virginia Film Office — Casting operates as a vetted, state-supported resource, which means productions listed here meet a baseline of legitimacy that open casting calls often lack. This New Kent independent project casting call is a paid engagement, not a deferred compensation situation, which reflects a production that has secured its budget ahead of talent booking. For performers building regional independent film credits, Virginia continues to grow as a viable production market with real on-set opportunities.

Submit your materials now for the New Kent paid independent project casting call through Virginia Film Office — Casting and confirm your September 2026 availability at time of application.