Richmond – Casting call for short film – October 2026 – Paid

Job Position(s): Richmond – Casting call for short film – October 2026 – Paid

Virginia Film Office — Casting is seeking talent for a paid short film casting call based in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled for October 2026. This is an on-camera acting role within a short film production, requiring performers to audition and potentially appear on screen as part of a completed narrative project. The opportunity suits working actors and emerging screen talent looking to add short film credits to their reel in a professionally managed casting process.

About the Role

This Richmond casting call sits within the performance and talent acquisition phase of a short film production, coordinated through the Virginia Film Office — Casting, which posts only paid positions for non-student projects. Talent selected through this process will move from audition through to principal or supporting on-camera work on a short film shooting in the Richmond area during October 2026. A typical engagement involves auditioning for the casting team, receiving sides or direction, and ultimately performing on set within a scheduled production window.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend casting sessions as scheduled and perform prepared or provided material for the short film’s creative team.
• Take direction from the director and casting team during auditions and any callback sessions.
• Commit to the confirmed shoot dates in October 2026 for the Richmond, Virginia production.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members on set to deliver performance within the short film’s narrative context.
• Review and return any required production paperwork, including talent agreements, prior to the shoot date.
• Maintain availability and communication with the production for scheduling adjustments common to short film production timelines.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience at any level, from student film credits through to professional short film or episodic television work.
• Availability for the October 2026 shoot window in or near Richmond, Virginia.
• Ability to take direction and adapt performance choices quickly in a short film production environment.
• A current headshot and resume appropriate for a professional casting submission.

Why This Role

The Virginia Film Office — Casting operates as a credible, state-backed resource for the Virginia production community and only posts paid talent opportunities, so performers here are not chasing deferred compensation or speculative credit. This Richmond short film casting call offers a clean, paid on-camera credit within a production that has met the Virginia Film Office’s submission standards.

Apply now for the Richmond paid short film casting call with Virginia Film Office — Casting and get your materials in ahead of the October 2026 production window.