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Movies and TV shows casting in Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'"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: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Act of Caring'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Specter (supporting, 20-100)
--- Luis (lead, male, 18-20)
--- Mom (supporting, female, 40-47)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the short film here
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Little Asuka'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aris (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Asuka (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Eugene (supporting, male, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here
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'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
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'Bonnie and Clyde pt. 2'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sarina (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Jose, California; Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here