Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, 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 Portland, Maine, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Rachel AF'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Rachel Schoemaker (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 18-33)
--- Ensemble Dancers/Singers (30) (chorus ensemble, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 18-33)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Portland, Maine
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Feederville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled A24 Feature Film, Young Zendaya'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Emma (supporting, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Life I've Made'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
--- Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
--- Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Jane Needs a Kidney'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Annie (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Dr. Andrews (lead, 30-60)
--- Wayne (lead, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Monster'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stand In/Photo Double (background extra, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Hartford, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here