Movies and TV shows casting in Austin
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 Austin, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘Without a Cost’
– Project type: feature film
– Average hourly rate: $20
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Girls Night Out’
– Project type: short film
— Jade (lead, female, 18-25)
— Cape (lead, male, 25-35)
— Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Visitor’
– Project type: short film
— Ivan (lead, male, 18-30)
— The Devil (lead, male, 40-100)
– Average hourly rate: $13
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The House by the Marsh’
– Project type: feature film
— Matt (lead, male, 18-100)
— Casandra Tracy (lead, female, 18-100)
— Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Jāti’
– Project type: short film
— Henry (supporting, male, 25-35)
— Patrick (supporting, male, 35-50)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Limelight With a Limp’
– Project type: scripted show
— Tiffany (supporting, female, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Esperanza’
– Project type: feature film
— Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
— Trey (day player, male, 35-45)
— Mike (day player, 45-60)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘My Son Lorenzo’
– Project type: short film
— Mike (lead, male, 20-30)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Mike Should Have Stayed Home Tonight’
– Project type: short film
— Mike (lead, male, trans male, 18-25)
— Ira (lead, male, trans male, 40-100)
— Hunk (supporting, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $19
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Vertical Mini-Drama Series’
– Project type: scripted show
— Will (lead, male, 25-35)
— Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $106
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Phantom Retrieval’
– Project type: short film
— Cam (supporting, male, 23-50)
— Eliana (lead, female, 23-35)
— Lighting Designer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $100
– Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Fanzine Editor’ and ‘Grammar Nazi’
– Project type: feature film
— Kerri (supporting, female, 20-40)
– Average hourly rate: $42
– Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Modern Romance Film’
– Project type: feature film
— John (lead, male, 20-32)
— Lynnette (lead, female, 20-28)
— Betty (supporting, female, 28-60)
– Average hourly rate: $17
– Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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