Richmond short film: paid gender-bent leads (women, non-binary and genderqueer actors), shooting October 23–25

Description: A short film shooting in Richmond, Virginia, on October 23, 24 and 25, 2026, is casting women, non-binary and genderqueer actors in roles written as men. Logline: an insecure pledge brother forms an unlikely bond while planning the perfect Founder's Day party, hoping to secure initiation and impress an aloof fraternity president who seems to hide a secret. Lead roles include Alex (18–25, Vietnamese), Skipper (18–25, Filipino) and Jean (18–25, BIPOC); supporting roles are also available. Posted on the Virginia Film Office hotline by Lori Russell. The source gives no closing date: the one shown is an estimate before filming.

Requirements: Women, non-binary and genderqueer actors; leads aged 18–25 as described. Local to Richmond or able to self-report on October 23–25, 2026.

Pay: Lead roles paid $150 for the three days; supporting roles also available.

How to apply: Submit through the form linked in the listing (tinyurl.com/SIO-cast). The Virginia Film Office notes it is not affiliated with the project.

Official source: film.virginia.org