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Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco
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 Francisco, 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 Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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Business Competition Show
– Project type: reality TV
— Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner (Product Required) (real people, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $4,000
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘The Rise of Smart Living’
– Project type: documentary
— Guests (real people, 18-60)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the documentary 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 Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Injunction Hearing’
– Project type: short film
— Attorney Snide (supporting, male, 40-50)
— Gidian (supporting, male, 45-55)
— J Nulends (supporting, male, 45-60)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Queen of Black Magic’ Web Series
– Project type: scripted show
— Nadhiya (Witch) (lead, female, 20-35)
— Man (supporting, male, 28-35)
— Acolyte (supporting, female, 30-50)
– Roles pay up to: $4,000
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘NO, I’M NOT’
– Project type: short film
— Kristen (supporting, female, trans female, 25-31)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the short 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