Movies and TV Shows Casting in Oakland

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Movies and TV shows casting in Oakland

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

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'Untitled10'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Havanna (supporting, female, 19-25)
--- DJ's Sons (day player, male, 16-20)
--- Angela (supporting, 31-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'News Reporter In Hexville'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- News Reporter (day player, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Work' Short Thesis Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jack (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- Mai (lead, female, 25-40)
--- DOP (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Cleaners'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jeana (supporting, 34-48)
--- Miguel (lead, male, 18-20)
--- Anthony (lead, male, 18-20)
- Average hourly rate: $35
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Greetings from St. Helena'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hand Model (Double) (models, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Oakland, 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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'The Inevitable Continued Progress of Existence'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emily (lead, female, 26-40)
--- Tech Bro (supporting, male, 20-35)
--- Young Clovis (supporting, male, 10-14)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Quicker Than Death'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Ranger (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- The God Man (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- El Mariachi (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Love and Therapy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Scott Price (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Nicole (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Chase (lead, 7-13)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here