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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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Kinda Love
– Project type: short film
— San Ikari (lead, female, 23-39)
— Genet Jones (lead, female, 20-32)
— Kid (supporting, 7-10)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Greatest Lie’
– Project type: short film
— Militia Soldier (background / extra, 20-49)
— Senior Citizen (background / extra, 55-79)
— Citizen (background / extra, 25-45)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘This House’
– Project type: feature film
— Young Nico (lead, male, 21-27)
— Old Nico (lead, male, 40-50)
— Lisa (supporting, female, 45-55)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘A Stranger In The Woods’
– Project type: feature film
— Eric (lead, male, 24-38)
— Jake (lead, male, 24-38)
— Travis (lead, male, 24-38)
– Roles pay up to: $10,000
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘The Archivist’
– Project type: feature film
— The Archivist (lead, 20-30)
— Mary Ellis (lead, female, 20-30)
— The General (supporting, 50+)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Kanta’
– Project type: short film
— Joseph (lead, male, 20-23)
— The Tikbalang (lead, 18-30)
— Janet (supporting, female, 25-29)
– Roles pay up to: $1,200
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the short film here
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Horror Feature Film
– Project type: feature film
— Killer Clown (lead, male, 18-60)
— College Professor (lead, female, 30-60)
– Casting locations: San Jose
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Mini Adventures With Strangers,’ YouTube Series
– Project type: scripted show
— Host/On‑Camera Personality (real people, all genders, 18+)
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Painted with L.O.V.E.’
– Project type: feature film
— Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
— Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
— Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
– Roles pay up to: $10,000
– Learn more about the feature film here
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NASCAR x Coronado Promo
– Project type: scripted show
— Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
— Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
— Pilot 3 (‘Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
– Roles pay up to: $6,000
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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CLOUT CHASERS: THE VIRAL HOUSE Streaming on Room 808 TV
– Project type: reality TV
— Host (models, female, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $25,000
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘The Lost Healer’
– Project type: feature film
— The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
— Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
— King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
– Roles pay up to: $3,000
– Learn more about the feature film here
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Cumberland feature film
– Project type: feature film
— Joey (supporting, male, 48-63)
– Learn more about the feature film here
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Angel’s Trumpet
– Project type: feature film
— Sam (lead, male, 9-15)
— Remi (lead, male, 9-15)
— Gabby (lead, female, 9-15)
– Learn more about the feature film here