Movies and TV shows casting in Iowa
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 Iowa, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Me and My Girlfriend'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blic (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Amira (lead, female, 18-40)
--- Shay (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dubuque
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Amilia'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Travor (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Malik (supporting, male, 28-32)
--- Mr. Johnson (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here
'My Heart Remembers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Isabelle Standler (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Aaron Rowley (supporting, male, 18-27)
--- Mrs. Rowley (supporting, female, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Tipton, Ames, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Davenport
- Learn more about the feature film here
'When It Snows'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Thomas Harris (supporting, male, 48-60)
--- Susan Harris (lead, female, 28-38)
--- Cynthia Harris (supporting, female, 48-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Davenport
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Call'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Tanner (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Nick (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $87
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'One Last Job'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bert's Girlfriend (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Bert (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Eddie (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'Save The Bar'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyrell Davis (lead, male, 18-21)
--- Rich (supporting, male, 18-21)
--- Terri Davis (supporting, female, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Real Work'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mak (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Cashier (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Rosa (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri
- Learn more about the short film here
'Dueling Watchers'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tika (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Venus (day player, female, 16-20)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Naperville, Illinois; Sandwich, Illinois; Aurora, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here
