Movies and TV shows casting in Oakland

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April 23, 2025

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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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'Honestly, Dad'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eric (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Eric's Dad (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Chris (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Red West'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alicia Aquino (background extra, female, 18-27)
--- Marina Madriaga (background extra, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Table Read for feature film "I Met The Man Who Wasn't There"'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Male, other characters (supporting, male, 18-100)
--- STAGE DIRECTIONS (day player, 18-100)
--- "Doc" Rickett (supporting, male, 52-70)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Wind-Turbines of Vista'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 28-45)
--- Shaun (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Kevin (lead, male, 50-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Oakland, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Overkill'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hitman 4 (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Renee (day player, female, 30-40)
--- Hitman 2 (day player, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Army Officer Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- U.S. Army Buffalo Soldier - 9th Cavalry (supporting, male, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Infomercial Parody for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Narrator (voiceover, 18-100)
--- Frazzled Artist (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Maya'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emma's Friend (supporting, 27-37)
--- April (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Emma (lead, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here