FilmDayton

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

On Saturday, October 17, there will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony for J. Todd Anderson. It will be held at 1:00 pm at the Andy Barnhart Memorial Airport, 10639 Milton Carlisle Rd, New Carlisle, OH, 45344. His family would love to have you there as they celebrate the life and legacy of this caring and gifted son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and artist.

10/10/2026

Vimeo is supporting five filmmakers with money, mentorship, and equipment for their next short film project. See entry terms below. Five $60,000 grants for the production of an original short film

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10/09/2026

🎬 CASTING CALL: BACKGROUND ACTORS NEEDED

Production Location:
THE NEON

📅 DATES & HEADCOUNTS

WEEK 1

Wednesday, Oct 14: 2 People (A normal day at the Neon)

Thursday, Oct 15: 10 People (A normal day at the Neon)

WEEK 2

Monday, Oct 19: 2 People (A normal day at the Neon)

Tuesday, Oct 20: 15 People (A normal day at the Neon – Movie Audience)

Wednesday, Oct 21: 2 People (A normal l day at the Neon)

Thursday, Oct 22: 15 People (Pride Film Festival + Oscars Party scene)Wardrobe
Requirements: Bring 2 outfits (1 casual, 1 dressy).
Pride Festival Look: Wear vibrant colors/pride gear. Avoid crazy or tight, distracting patterns.

Friday, Oct 23: 2 People (A normal day at the Neon)

WEEK 3

Monday, Oct 26: 10 People (A normal day at the Neon – Movie Audience)

Tuesday, Oct 27: 2 People (A normal day at the Neon)

Wednesday, Oct 28: 4 People (A normal night at the Neon)

Thursday, Oct 29: 2 People (A normal day at the Neon)

📋 PRODUCTION & ON-SET NOTES

Catering: Meals and snacks will be provided based on call times.

Time Commitment: Please be prepared to be on set all day and to have potential long wait times. We will provide specifics on timing with your booking confirmation!

💄 WARDROBE, MAKEUP & GROOMING GUIDELINES

Lashes & Nails: We are going for a natural look on screen, so please no false eyelashes, extensions, or gel/long nails. Soft flesh tones or light pink polish work best.

Makeup: Please bring your personal makeup bag with you. Apply mascara to your top lashes only, and bring along light lip shade options for touch-ups if you have them!

Tattoos: If you have heavy tattoo work, plan to keep them covered with wardrobe.

Sun Care: Please try to avoid extra sun exposure before your filming day.

Grooming: If you have facial hair, please bring your standard shaving kit just in case the team asks for a quick trim on set.

📩 HOW TO APPLY

If you'd like to join us on set, please send an email to [email protected] with the following:

Your Headshot (or clear, recent photo)

Your Dates - that you are available and interested

Confirmation that you have read and agreed to the wardrobe/grooming guidelines and production information above.

10/08/2026

New month, new location for October's Film Connections!

Our guest speaker Katelyn is an independent film producer and creative consultant based in Chicago. Leading with collaboration and communication, she prioritizes a grounded approach to each project. Katelyn has had the privilege of producing a range of features and shorts, including Adult Children starring Aya Cash and Thomas Sadoski, and Behind the 8 Ball with Grant Rosenmeyer and Nora Dunn. She has worked on projects that have screened at festivals including Bentonville and NFFTY, and have been featured in outlets like Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety. On call, on set, or in the meeting room, Katelyn will help you navigate the creative and logistical realities of independent filmmaking and production management.

10/07/2026

You can support FilmDayton member Hassani Scott by renting & viewing season 2 of her series "The Sands of Time." https://blkworxtv.com/

10/06/2026

We loved being able to host the young cast of a new movie that will be filmed here later this month in our FilmDayton space.

10/05/2026

Local filmmaker Mike Canestaro has just started filming his second feature: Criminal Trespass.

Logline:Two idealists trade couch surfing for squatting in a house owned by a wealthy, but estranged couple. Soon their good fortune spirals into a nightmare laden with desperation, betrayal and the comedic but necessary use of deli items as weaponry

10/04/2026

Congratulations to first time director Devin Harris on actually filming his short!