Movies and TV shows casting in Sacramento
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 Sacramento, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'The Queen of Black Magic'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- SFX Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'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: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Orion'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ryan Henry/Abaddon (supporting, male, 27-34)
--- Isaac Harris (supporting, male, 27-34)
--- Lucas Beck (supporting, male, 30-34)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Rescue'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Amy (supporting, female, 12-18)
--- Jenny (lead, female, 18-40)
--- Dan (lead, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Survive the Island'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joss (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mr. Cooper (supporting, male, 40-65)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Generations'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Eveline (supporting, female, non-binary, 25-35)
--- Young Emma (supporting, female, non-binary, 18-22)
--- Billie (lead, female, non-binary, 30-39)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'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
'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
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled10'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Havanna (supporting, female, 19-25)
--- DJ's Sons (day player, male, 16-20)
--- Angela (supporting, 31-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled Micro Budget Horror Film, Crew'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- First Assistant Camera Trainee (crew)
--- Special Effects Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Beneath the Surface'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Sarah (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'"You don't ever seem to get past the thought"'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hardwicke (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Carpenter (lead, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Jose, California; Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Birdemic the Musical'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kim (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Vivien (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Dr. Jones (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California; San Jose, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Schizm'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Connie (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Cali (supporting, female, 16-24)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here