Movies and TV shows casting in New Haven

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May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New Haven

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 New Haven, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Under The Yellow Sky'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clint (lead, male, 20-27)
--- Steve (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Aunt Carol (supporting, female, 45-60)
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Slow Down'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Mom (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Young Yuna (15)/Yuna (19) (lead, female, 18-23)
- Roles pay up to: $525
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Lawlessness'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James Harwin (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Maia Wright (lead, female, 20-26)
--- Felix van Dupler (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marley (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Leonard (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Khalil (lead, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'American Chestnut'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Willie (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Murph (supporting, male, 19-27)
--- Hattie (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $4,800
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Stains of A Broken Heart'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (lead, female, 28-45)
--- Khan (supporting, male, 28-45)
--- Brian (day player, all genders, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Adult Children'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Seth (supporting, male, 21-31)
--- Jeffrey (supporting, male, 25-39)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Lead Female On-Camera Role

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead Female On-Camera Role (lead, female, 22-32)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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