Movies and TV shows casting in Indianapolis

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April 23, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Normal'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Alu (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Curse of Mannin'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kim (supporting, female, 35-45)
--- Donald (supporting, male, 60-70)
--- Marsha (lead, female, 60-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'On The Floor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Usher (lead, male, 18-23)
--- Mac (supporting, male, 18-27)
--- Marcus (supporting, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Conversation with Strangers'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Model / Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Ridgeview'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daniel (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Andrea (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here