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Movies and TV shows casting in San Jose
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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.
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‘Masc,’ Bay Area Crime Drama
– Project type: short film
— Gerald (lead, male, 22-30)
— Derek (lead, male, 16-20)
— Kelsie (lead, female, 20-25)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Pop Star’
– Project type: short film
— California lead (lead, female, 15-23)
— outside California talent (models, female, 15-23)
– Roles pay up to: $1,600
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Everything About Everyone’
– Project type: student film
— Older Thalia (supporting, female, 30-70)
— Older Sawyer (supporting, male, 30-70)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the student film here
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‘Relentless Longing’
– Project type: scripted show
— Young Michael (Guest Star – Flashback) (day player, male, 30-40)
— Jovita -(Co-Star) (day player, female, 35-50)
— Elena DelaRosa/Sofia (Guest Star) (day player, female, 25-35)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘A Stranger In The Woods’
– Project type: feature film
— Eric (lead, male, 24-38)
— Jake (lead, male, 24-38)
— Travis (lead, male, 24-38)
– Roles pay up to: $10,000
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Kinda Love’
– Project type: short film
— San Ikari (lead, female, 23-39)
— Genet Jones (lead, female, 20-32)
— Kid (supporting, 7-10)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Sab Khair Hai (All Is Well)’
– Project type: student film
— Umar Siddique (lead, male, 18-27)
— Aisha Siddique (supporting, female, 23-32)
— Fahad (supporting, male, 27-37)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the student film here
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‘Cookin’ With Cowboys’
– Project type: scripted show
— Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
– Roles pay up to: $75,000
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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Couples Competition Show
– Project type: reality TV
— Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
– Roles pay up to: $1,750
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘Cookin’ With Cowboys’
– Project type: scripted show
— Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
– Roles pay up to: $75,000
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series
– Project type: vertical series
— Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
— Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $6,400
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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‘Cookin’ With Cowboys’
– Project type: scripted show
— Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
– Roles pay up to: $75,000
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘DemonCode’
– Project type: feature film
— Max (supporting, male, 50-60)
— Saul (supporting, male, 50-60)
— Victor (lead, male, 30-45)
– Roles pay up to: $2,400
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Cookin’ With Cowboys’
– Project type: scripted show
— Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
– Roles pay up to: $75,000
– Learn more about the scripted show here