Movies and TV Shows Casting in Ohio

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Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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

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'She Knows,' Working Title

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Man (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- J.O. (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Cop (day player, male, 30-50)
- Casting locations: Wexford, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Morgantown, WV; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Why We Love?'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Louis (supporting, male, 18-28)
--- Extras (background / extra, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Kent, OH; Cleveland, OH; Akron, OH; Columbus, OH; Stow, OH
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Underexposed'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (real people, 18+)
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH; Kent, OH; Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Fight Back: Wrong Turn

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Austin (lead, male, 10-12)
--- Henchwoman (lead, female, 30+)
--- Matrix Henchwoman (lead, female, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $25
- Casting locations: Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH
- 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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'Urban's Legend'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Dolly Thornhill (supporting, female, 21+)
- Casting locations: Huntington, IN; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Eau De Fin'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Bert (lead, male, 30-55)
--- Bailey (supporting, male, 35-60)
--- Lane Halloway (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Warsaw, IN
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Vanished'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 19-25)
--- Vivi (supporting, female, 11-16)
--- Vic (supporting, all genders, 20-25)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 21, 2026, Feb 22, 2026 in Kent, OH
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Evil Snowman'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Sam (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Burt (supporting, male, 18-23)
--- Devin (supporting, male, 18-22)
- Casting locations: Kent, OH
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Thing That Wouldn't Leave'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Wesley (lead, all genders, 18-35)
--- Daryl (lead, all genders, 18-35)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 11, 2026, Feb 12, 2026, Feb 13, 2026 in Kent, OH
- Learn more about the student film here