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Movies and TV shows casting in Bakersfield

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Backstage
February 19, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Bakersfield

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

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'Downstairs'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kelly (supporting, female, 16-20)
--- Trafficking Victim #1 (day player, male, 18-25)
--- Wilson (lead, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Bakersfield, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Painting the Lake'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Nostalgic, Heartfelt Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charming, Humorous Friend (supporting, female, 13-20)
--- Parental Figure (supporting, 40-90)
--- Background Actors (background extra, 5-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Feature Thriller Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Anchor (day player, 30-60)
--- Radio News Host (voiceover, 18-100)
--- Marty (day player, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Petty Crimes - Feature Film/News Thriller'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Angel (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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