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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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‘Welcome to Hollywood’
– Project type: short film
— Helen Hawthorne (lead, female, 40-60)
— Kayla Shields (supporting, female, 19-25)
— Omar Jennings (lead, male, 20-30)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Archivist’
– Project type: feature film
— Party & Restaurant Extra (background / extra, 18-30)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Digital Popstars’
– Project type: feature film
— Lead Pop Star (lead, female, 15-25)
— Abigail (Outcast) (lead, female, 15-20)
— It-Girls, Pop Group (models, female, 15-25)
– Roles pay up to: $1,300
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘The Spring That Went Dark’
– Project type: scripted show
— Extra (background / extra, female, 18-30)
— Executive Producer (all genders, 18+)
— Investor (real people, all genders, 18+)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Almost Assassin’
– Project type: short film
— Tony (supporting, male, 40-49)
— Carmela (supporting, female, 40-49)
— Keith (lead, male, 18-47)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Closure’
– Project type: short film
— Jacklyn (“Jace”) (lead, female, 22-30)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Aphrodisiac’
– Project type: short film
— Goldy (supporting, 18+)
— Corny (supporting, 18+)
– Casting locations: San Francisco
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Storm’ Working Title
– Project type: feature film
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Learn more about the feature film 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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‘Take Me to Ithaca’
– Project type: feature film
— Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
— Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
— Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
– Roles pay up to: $4,200
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘The Storm’ Working Title
– Project type: feature film
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Learn more about the feature film here
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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions
– Project type: scripted show
— Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
— Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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Lead Female On-Camera Role
– Project type: documentary
— Lead Female On-Camera Role (lead, female, 22-32)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Learn more about the documentary here
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‘The Storm’ Working Title
– Project type: feature film
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Learn more about the feature film here