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Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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Backstage
December 11, 2024
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Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'f31.9'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Monica Felder (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Dr. Zahir (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Kofi Camara (lead, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Pond Scum'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Crypto Zoologists 1-3 (supporting, 18-50)
--- Pond Scum Movie poster (models, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'an experimental drama'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Intimacy Coordinator (crew)
--- Production Manager (crew)
--- James Paul Welles (lead, male, trans male, 24-29)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Pond Scum'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Pond Scum movie poster (models, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Experimental Documentary. Philadelphia-based Editor'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Untitled Influencer Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mom (voiceover, female, 60-85)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Comedy Series Pilot, Crew'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Director (crew)
--- Producer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Deceptive Hearts'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gully (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Veronica (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Boomtown' Indie Film'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- George Delaplaine, Legendary Newspaper Publisher (supporting, 30-60)
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, 25-65)
--- Claire McCardell, Fashion Icon (background extra, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Potently Eloquent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Red City Lights'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jean Marie (lead, female, 18-26)
--- James Liston (supporting, male, 32-37)
--- Brianna (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $156
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mini Drama Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Walter (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Ethan (lead, 18-44)
--- Melissa (lead, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Cage In The Wild'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Winona (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Paige (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Katie (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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