Movies and TV shows casting in San Jose

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 San Jose, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

Tikkyshop // Shutterstock’Untitled Docu-Fiction Short Film, Cinematographer’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Cinematographer (crew)

– Average hourly rate: $37

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Untitled Short Docu-Fiction’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Group Therapy Attendee (supporting, 25-50)

— Devil (lead, 30-60)

— Young Assistant (supporting, female, 18-30)

– Average hourly rate: $21

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’Catholic vs. Protestant,’ Gen Z Edition’

– Project type: reality TV

– Roles:

— Team Protestant (, female, 18-28)

– Average hourly rate: $33

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the reality TV show here

muratart // Shutterstock’The Enemies Project’

– Project type: documentary series

– Roles:

— Liberal and Conservative Real People (, 22-70)

– Average hourly rate: $33

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the documentary series here

Media_Photos // 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: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Fish, Prawn, Crab’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Javion (supporting, 18-35)

— Tyrus (supporting, male, 18-40)


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— Tam (Hai’s Enforcer) (supporting, male, 25-40)

– Average hourly rate: $18

– Casting locations: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the feature film here

guruXOX // 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: San Jose, California

– Learn more about the short film here

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Lowball’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)

– Average hourly rate: $75

– Casting locations: nationwide

– Learn more about the feature film here

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’Maya’

– Project type: short film

– Roles:

— Emma’s Friend (supporting, 27-37)

— Emma (lead, female, 30-40)

— April (supporting, female, 25-35)

– Average hourly rate: $40

– Casting locations: San Francisco, California

– Learn more about the short film here

KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock’Space Before’

– Project type: feature film

– Roles:

— Jane (supporting, female, 18-29)

— Max (supporting, male, 20-45)

— Elena (lead, female, 40-100)

– Average hourly rate: $23

– Casting locations: San Francisco, California

– Learn more about the feature film here

Media_Photos // 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

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.