Movies and TV shows casting in Maine

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 Maine, and which roles they're looking to fill.

Maine open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Cotton Fever'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily (day player, female, 8-16)
--- Tanya (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Open Casting Call (other, 15-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Portland
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Amber Oak: The Stolen Legacy' Episode 3'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- River Fleming (supporting, female, 14-16)
--- Tim Burnell (supporting, male, 14-16)
--- Dylan/William Barlowe (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Portland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Drifts'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Father of Young Boy on Camping Trip (lead, male, 33-45)
--- Young Boy on Camping Trip (supporting, male, 6-12)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Ellsworth, Bass Harbor, Bar Harbor, Bangor, Augusta
- Learn more about the short film here

'Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Player (lead, male, 12-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Portland
- Learn more about the feature film here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Kevin's Last Halloween'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
--- Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
--- News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Vanderpump Villa'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here