With more than 25 years of casting experience in film and television, Anne Chapman has a keen eye for finding just the right actor to fit a part, whether it’s a Revolutionary War soldier or a telephone installer. Her boutique casting company specializes in independent and small-scale film and television projects. To be certain she’s presenting the best talent, she is always on the lookout for gifted actors and that diligence sets her apart.

Anne’s deep knowledge of Virginia’s actor and crew base makes her a valuable asset as she works closely with directors, writers and producers.  Versatile and able to scale her efforts to meet a project’s needs, she has lent her enthusiasm and expertise to hundreds of productions ranging from dramas about seminal moments in American history, like Lincoln and Loving, to 30-second spots for Sparkle Paper Towels.

In addition to working on professional productions, Anne serves as casting director/adjunct professor for VCUarts’ cinema department. She has cast more than 100 student films there since 2007 and enjoys assisting students as they learn about the process. Having had strong mentors when she started out, she believes wholeheartedly in helping to illuminate the path for the next generation of casting directors.

We are always accepting headshots and resumes at annechapmancasting@gmail.com!

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Anne Chapman

Anne's casting journey began over thirty years ago on Child's Play and Uncle Buck.  She is Virginia based and specializes in independent and small-scale film and television projects. Casting credits include Lincoln, Loving, Big Stone Gap, Harriet, Juanita, Macbeth Unghinged and Gavagai, as well as scores of short films, commercials, PSAs and museum films including over one hundred 35mm student films. She holds a BA in Theatre & Film and a Masters in Cinema. Anne teaches casting for both VCUarts Cinema and Theatre Departments and was a 2018-2019 University of Cambridge visiting scholar. She has been nominated for Casting Society of America's Artios Awards three times was the 2015 Film Honoree for the Theresa Pollak Prizes in Excellence in the Arts, is a member of the CSA, BAFTA, BIFA, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and is a past President of the Virginia Production Alliance and Workforce Development Director for the Virginia Film Office. Most importantly, having had the benefit of exceptional mentors when she started out, Anne never tires of searching for and mentoring emerging actors. She believes wholeheartedly in helping to illuminate the path for upcoming actors as well as the next generation of casting directors and delights in watching careers progress.  

Erica Arvold

Producer/Casting Director Erica Arvold, CSA most recently produced the pilot Ralph’s World: Time Machine Guitar for Grammy Nominee Ralph Covert and is currently casting WISH YOU WELL, a feature film written by novelist David Baldacci. She served as Virginia Casting Director (w/Anne Chapman) for DreamWorks’ LINCOLN, cast the indie feature LAKE EFFECTS, and produced and cast the psychological thriller HOUSE HUNTING. For over 20 years, Erica has contributed to the casting of over 100 films and 75 television projects. Select films include BACKDRAFT, RUDY, NATURAL BORN KILLERS, MAD CITY, THE HORSE WHISPERER, RUNAWAY BRIDE, SEE THIS MOVIE, GODS AND MONSTERS, MY DINNER WITH JIMI, IN HER SHOES, and CHARLOTTE’S WEB. Select television credits include the series PROVIDENCE, FRASIER, WINGS, THE UNTOUCHABLES, POSTCARDS FROM HEAVEN, television movies AFTERSHOCK: EARTHQUAKE IN NY, MARCH IN WINDY CITY and THE DARKLING. Select theatre credits include the 1st National Tour of Angels in America and Forever Plaid. Erica has been based in Chicago, Los Angeles, and now Charlottesville, Virginia where she jumps back and forth between coasts. In addition to feature films and television, Erica produces commercials (she produced the DNC’s winning national commercial I DESERVE HEALTHCARE), industrials (Procter & Gamble, Corpedia, CFA Institute) and web content for businesses of all sizes. Erica is the founder and Chair of the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Production Alliance, a non-profit organization that unites film, video, audio and new media. Erica is grateful to the many writers and filmmakers who have invited her to collaborate on their projects!

TRACIA EVERTON AUSTIN

Tracia Everton Austin has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. In October 2014, she took the Virginia Film Office/Work Force Development Production Assistant Training Seminar and wound up being the Extras Casting Coordinator for an independent film just one week later. Since that time, Tracia has happily worked as a casting assistant for Anne Chapman. As a people person, she loves working with actors, producers and directors throughout the entire creative and collaborative process.

Tracia’s professional career began during college as a singer/dancer at theme parks and cruise ships. While working on her Bachelor of Music Education, she was a member of James Madison University’s touring show choir, the Madisonians, and her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University for a Master of Music in Vocal Performance afforded her the chance to experience opera and train as a vocal coach. She taught music in both public and private schools years ago and currently has a large, private vocal studio in Richmond where she preps students for both classical and musical theater auditions. Many former students have Broadway, national tour, and regional theater credits as well as success as teachers. For the past two decades, Tracia has served as a Music Director for CharacterWorks, an afterschool theater arts program that puts on full scale musicals several times a year. In addition, she has helped to coordinate the Kings Dominion Festival of Music for three decades.

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