Movies and TV shows casting in Oakland
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 Oakland, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
Media_Photos // 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: Oakland, California
– Learn more about the short film here
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock’Catholic vs. Protestant,’ Gen Z Edition’
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Team Protestant (, female, 18-28)
– Average hourly rate: $33
– Casting locations: Oakland, California
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Fil-Am’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Theresa (day player, female, 18-21)
— Thomas (lead, male, 35-50)
— James (day player, male, 18-18)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Oakland, California
– Learn more about the short film here
KinoMasterskaya // 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: Oakland, California
– Learn more about the short film here
Media_Photos // Shutterstock’The Enemies Project’
– Project type: documentary series
– Roles:
— Liberal and Conservative Real People (, 22-70)
– Average hourly rate: $33
– Casting locations: Oakland, California
– Learn more about the documentary series here
guruXOX // Shutterstock’Fish, Prawn, Crab’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Javion (supporting, 18-35)
— Tyrus (supporting, male, 18-40)
— Lauryn (supporting, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Oakland, California
– Learn more about the feature film here
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
Media_Photos // Shutterstock’Redhawk: An Original Superhero Story’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sam Garland (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
Grusho Anna // 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
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
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’Unholy Song 2′
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Luna (lead, female, 26-36)
— Norman (lead, male, 26-33)
— Lily (day player, female, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Stockton, California; San Francisco, California; Sacramento, California
– Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.