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Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco

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

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‘Untitled Army Officer Short Film’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— U.S. Army Buffalo Soldier – 9th Cavalry (supporting, male, 25-50)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Love Is in the Air,’ Dating Show’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Confident Males For Dating Show (, male, 18-26)
— Outgoing Female Actors For Dating Show (lead, female, 18-26)
— Confident Male Models For Dating Show (models, male, 18-26)
– Average hourly rate: $43
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Date Me, Maybe’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Attractive & Confident Male Models (models, male, 18-28)
— Attractive & Outgoing Female Models (models, female, 18-25)
— Confident & Attractive Males For Dating Show (lead, male, 18-28)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Prior Bad Acts,’ Video Editor’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Video Editor (crew, 18-99)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Table Read for feature film “I Met The Man Who Wasn’t There”‘

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Male, other characters (supporting, male, 18-100)
— STAGE DIRECTIONS (day player, 18-100)
— “Doc” Rickett (supporting, male, 52-70)
– Average hourly rate: $16
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Overkill’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Hitman 4 (lead, male, 30-60)
— Renee (day player, female, 30-40)
— Hitman 2 (day player, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Infomercial Parody for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Narrator (voiceover, 18-100)
— Frazzled Artist (lead, male, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Rebound’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Gaffer (crew)
— DOP (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $10
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Wind-Turbines of Vista’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Mark (lead, male, 28-45)
— Shaun (lead, male, 40-60)
— Kevin (lead, male, 50-100)
– Average hourly rate: $20
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Armita’ Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Extra Number One (background extra, 18-100)
— Summer (supporting, gender-nonconforming, 16-22)
— Extra Number Two (background extra, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Green Arrow: Tiger’s Den’ Fan Film, Actors and Crew’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Editor (crew)
— Body Guard #1 (supporting, male, 20-35)
— News Reporter (supporting, male, 25-100)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Sacramento, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Pain & Misery’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Female Faceless Therapy Client (lead, female, 18-39)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Modesto, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— The Scarab Knight (supporting, 18-100)
— Protagonist’s Wife (supporting, female, 18-35)
— Miserable Man (supporting, male, 25-40)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Sacramento, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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