Movies and TV shows casting in Indiana

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Backstage
April 29, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Indiana

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 Indiana and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Green Autumn'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, 16-26)
--- Jacob's Mother (lead, female, 35-66)
--- dead father (lead, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Gary, IN; St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Saved As...'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Michaela (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Mark (supporting, male, 20-35)
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Chasing Stars'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Orion (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Mira (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Young Orion (lead, male, 8-13)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN; Brownsburg, IN; Carmel, IN; Avon, IN; Fishers, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Monster On A Train'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tyrone (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Cash (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Jacob/J (lead, all genders, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

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'SHE-HE'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Reina Howard (lead, female, 16-21)
--- Dad, Michael Howard (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Mom, Caroline Howard (supporting, female, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: Plainfield, IL; Chicago, IL; Aurora, IL; Ohio City, OH; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Freedom Drum'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caneisha (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 45-55)
--- Sheila "Lovie" Montgomery (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, 48-56)
--- Azraelia (supporting, female, trans female, 35-45)
- Casting locations: Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Lady Below'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Rachel Carter (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Dr. Harris (day player, male, 60-70)
- Roles pay up to: $1,800
- Casting locations: Plainfield, IL; Chicago, IL; Ohio City, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Aurora, IL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show 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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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