Fredericksburg – Casting call for student film – November 2026 – Paid

Job Position(s): Fredericksburg – Casting call for student film – November 2026 – Paid

Virginia Film Office — Casting is holding a casting call for a student film production shooting in Fredericksburg, Virginia in November 2026. This is an on-camera acting role within a student production context, where cast members will perform scripted scenes for a short or feature-length student project. This opportunity suits performers who are open to working on student film sets and building on-set credits outside of union jurisdiction.

About the Role

This Fredericksburg casting call is part of a student film production being posted through Virginia Film Office — Casting, which lists student projects as an exception to its standard paid-only submissions policy. The production is scheduled for November 2026, and cast members should expect to work directly with student directors and crew in a short film production environment. Days on set will follow a student production workflow, which typically means flexible scheduling and close collaboration with a small crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles on camera as directed by the student filmmaker and production team throughout the November 2026 shoot.
• Attend any scheduled rehearsals or table reads prior to the principal photography period in Fredericksburg.
• Take direction from the director and adapt performance choices to suit the creative vision of the student film.
• Maintain continuity of character across multiple takes and out-of-sequence scene coverage.
• Arrive prepared to set with lines memorized and ready to work within the production schedule.
• Communicate availability and any scheduling conflicts to the production team in advance of the shoot dates.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience at any level, including student film, short film, or community theater background.
• Comfort working on non-union student productions without deferred compensation arrangements.
• Ability to travel to or be locally based near Fredericksburg, Virginia for the November 2026 production dates.
• Willingness to work within the constraints of a student film budget and schedule.

Why This Role

Virginia Film Office — Casting maintains a selective submissions policy and only lists student productions as an exception, which means this Fredericksburg casting call represents a legitimate opportunity vetted through an established state film office. Student film credits filmed on location in Virginia continue to carry weight as early career footage for performers building a reel. This role is non-paid, consistent with student production status under Virginia Film Office posting guidelines.

Apply now for the Fredericksburg student film casting call listed through Virginia Film Office — Casting and put yourself in front of the production team ahead of the November 2026 shoot.