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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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‘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 Jose
– Learn more about the short 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 Jose
– Learn more about the feature film 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 Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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LONLEY FEELINGS
– Project type: short film
— ARMAN (lead, male, 22-30)
— HEATHER (supporting, female, 22-30)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Vortex’
– Project type: short film
— Becky Gomes (present day) (lead, female, 55-75)
— Russ Downer (present day) (lead, male, 50-70)
— Becky Gomes (in the past) (supporting, female, 25-35)
– Roles pay up to: $2,450
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘In The Box’
– Project type: short film
— Anne (lead, female, 18-26)
— Mia (supporting, 18-26)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– 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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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys
– Project type: feature film
— Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
— Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
– Roles pay up to: $8,436
– 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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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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‘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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‘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