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.
'Fish, Prawn, Crab'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Andre Rogers (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Mary Kwon Mary Kwon'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Straw (supporting, male, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Mantras at Midnight'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kiro (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Dr. Robert Edwards (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Umi (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Perfect 10'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Christina (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Susan (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Dang (supporting, female, 21-33)
- Average hourly rate: $156
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The Spring That Went Dark'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jade (lead, 18-32)
--- Joe (supporting, 18-30)
--- Abby (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Indigo Elsewhere'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- June (lead, non-binary, trans female, 24-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Surviving Tech'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ryan (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Gia (day player, female, 25-60)
--- Navaya (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'"You are Dead"'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sarah (other, 18-30)
--- Lighting (crew)
--- "Man in hoodie" (other, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Bullish'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vince (lead, 20-28)
--- Ex Girlfriend (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- McKayla (lead, female, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Tutora'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- P.A (crew)
--- Valentina (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Aura (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Feederville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Notes Between Us'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Camera & Lighting (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Jose, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Chimera'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Theo (supporting, male, trans male, 30-45)
--- Amelia (supporting, female, non-binary, 35-45)
--- Isabel (lead, female, non-binary, 25-38)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Are You Still Here?'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samuel (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Nova (models, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Fresno, California
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.