Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in San Francisco, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘Love Is in the Air,’ Dating Show’
– Project type: scripted show
— Confident Males For Dating Show (, male, 18-26)
— Outgoing Female Actors For Dating Show (lead, female, 18-26)
— Confident Male Models For Dating Show (models, male, 18-26)
– Average hourly rate: $43
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Maya’
– Project type: short film
— Emma’s Friend (supporting, 27-37)
— Emma (lead, female, 30-40)
— April (supporting, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $40
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Untitled Short Docu-Fiction’
– Project type: short film
— Group Therapy Attendee (supporting, 25-50)
— Young Assistant (supporting, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Refrigerator Wants to Connect’
– Project type: short film
— Beth (lead, female, 45-55)
— Brenda (lead, female, 45-55)
— Tess (lead, female, 45-60)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Space Before’
– Project type: feature film
— Jane (supporting, female, 18-29)
— Max (supporting, male, 20-45)
— Elena (lead, female, 40-100)
– Average hourly rate: $23
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Date Me, Maybe’
– Project type: scripted show
— Attractive & Outgoing Female Models (models, female, 18-25)
— Attractive & Confident Male Models (models, male, 18-28)
— Confident & Attractive Males For Dating Show (lead, male, 18-28)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Tones of Gray’
– Project type: feature film
— Regina (supporting, female, 30-35)
— Kira (supporting, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘YouTube Sports Series, Military Veteran’
– Project type: reality TV
— Army Veteran (supporting, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $83
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘Oceanic Feeling’
– Project type: short film
— David (lead, male, 21-30)
— Sarah (supporting, female, 19-30)
— Richard (supporting, male, 45-65)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Fil-Am’
– Project type: short film
— Theresa (day player, female, 18-21)
— Thomas (lead, male, 35-50)
— James (day player, male, 18-18)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Major YouTube Video’
– Project type: scripted show
— Energetic Best Friend (supporting, male, 18-24)
— Excitable Best Friend (supporting, female, 18-24)
— Subscriber (supporting, 12-16)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Sacramento, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)’
– Project type: feature film
— The Scarab Knight (supporting, 18-100)
— Protagonist’s Wife (supporting, female, 18-35)
— The Crone (supporting, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Sacramento, California
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Heavy Metal Forever’
– Project type: feature film
— Lulu (supporting, female, 18-40)
— Zoey (lead, female, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $32
– Casting locations: Chico, California
– Learn more about the feature film here