Movies and TV shows casting in San Jose

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 Jose, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’Untitled Docu-Fiction Short Film, Cinematographer’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Cinematographer (crew)

– Average hourly rate: $37

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

Media_Photos // Shutterstock’Catholic vs. Protestant,’ Gen Z Edition’

– Project type: reality TV

– Roles:

— Team Protestant (, female, 18-28)

– Average hourly rate: $33

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the reality TV show here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Untitled Short Docu-Fiction’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Group Therapy Attendee (supporting, 25-50)

— Devil (lead, 30-60)

— Young Assistant (supporting, female, 18-30)

– Average hourly rate: $21

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

muratart // Shutterstock’Oceanic Feeling’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— David (lead, male, 21-30)

— Sarah (supporting, female, 19-30)

— Richard (supporting, male, 45-65)

– Average hourly rate: $12

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock’The Enemies Project’

– Project type: documentary series

– Roles:

— Liberal and Conservative Real People (, 22-70)

– Average hourly rate: $33

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the documentary series here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’The Cleaners’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Jeana (supporting, 34-48)

— Miguel (lead, male, 18-20)

— Anthony (lead, male, 18-20)

– Average hourly rate: $35

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here


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Tikkyshop // Shutterstock’Fish, Prawn, Crab’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Javion (supporting, 18-35)

— Tyrus (supporting, male, 18-40)

— Tam (Hai’s Enforcer) (supporting, male, 25-40)

– Average hourly rate: $18

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the feature film here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Progeny,’ Lead Roles – Nationwide Casting’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)

— Tanner Keith (lead, male, 20-35)

– Average hourly rate: $37

– Casting locations: nationwide

– Learn more about the feature film here

Dpongvit // Shutterstock’Lowball’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)

– Average hourly rate: $75

– Casting locations: nationwide

– Learn more about the feature film here

Media_Photos // Shutterstock’Chapter 6′

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Robert (lead, male, 28-40)

— Grace/The Woman (lead, female, 25-40)

— Elle No. 1 (supporting, female, 10-20)

– Average hourly rate: $20

– Casting locations: San Francisco, California

– Learn more about the short film here

Media_Photos // Shutterstock’Love and Therapy’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Scott Price (lead, male, 21-35)

— Nicole (lead, female, 18-35)

— Chase (lead, 7-13)

– Average hourly rate: $13

– Casting locations: San Francisco, California

– Learn more about the feature film here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Frenemy Fire’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Detectives (supporting, 24-45)

— Ex Military (supporting, 27-48)

— Lorenz (lead, male, 18-25)

– Average hourly rate: not available

– Casting locations: Sacramento, California; San Francisco, California

– Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.