Newport News & Hampton – Casting call for indie series – June 2026 – Paid

Job Position(s): Newport News & Hampton – Casting call for indie series – June 2026 – Paid

Virginia Film Office — Casting is holding a Newport News & Hampton casting call for an indie series shooting in June 2026, with paid roles available across the production. This is a talent casting search tied to an independent episodic television project based in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The opportunity suits working actors and background performers who have experience with indie series production and are looking for credited, compensated work close to home.

About the Role

This Newport News & Hampton casting call for an indie series falls under the Virginia Film Office — Casting umbrella, which posts only paid positions for non-student productions. The project is an independent series filming in June 2026, and talent will be expected to be available for scheduled shoot days in the Newport News and Hampton, Virginia area. Work on set will follow standard indie production workflow, with casting coordinating directly between talent and the production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to set on scheduled shoot days in Newport News or Hampton as directed by the production coordinator.
• Perform assigned roles within scenes as directed, following the episodic television production schedule.
• Attend any required wardrobe, makeup, or pre-production callbacks ahead of principal photography.
• Maintain availability for the full June 2026 shoot window as outlined during the casting process.
• Take direction from the director and first AD on set to deliver takes consistent with the tone of the indie series.
• Communicate schedule conflicts or availability changes to casting in advance of confirmed shoot dates.

What You Bring

• Prior on-camera experience in independent film production, episodic television, or commercial work is preferred.
• Availability in June 2026 for shoot days in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region.
• Ability to take direction and work efficiently within the pace of an indie series production schedule.
• Comfort working on a non-union independent production set with a collaborative crew.

Why This Role

Virginia Film Office — Casting lists only paid, non-deferred positions, meaning talent accepted through this Newport News & Hampton casting call for an indie series will be compensated during production, not promised backend payment. The Virginia Film Office has a consistent record of connecting local talent with legitimate productions working in the state. For actors based in the Hampton Roads area, this is a direct path onto an indie series shooting in their own market in June 2026.

Apply now for the Newport News & Hampton casting call for an indie series through Virginia Film Office — Casting and secure your spot before June 2026 production begins.