Movies and TV Shows Casting in Santa Cruz

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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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'Generations'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Eveline (supporting, female, non-binary, 25-35)
--- Nina (lead, female, non-binary, 60-70)
--- Billie (lead, female, non-binary, 30-39)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'If Only'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Set and BTS Photographer (crew)
--- Ida (lead, female, 70-86)
--- Makeup/Hair (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The American Dare Tour' Documentary, Crew'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Director of Photography (crew)
--- Ecovillage Adventure Crew (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'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

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'Untitled A24 Feature Film, Young Zendaya'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Emma (supporting, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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

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'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; Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'Otherworld'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- TJ Jenkins (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Ethan Fisher (lead, male, 65-80)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Modesto, California
- Learn more about the feature film here