Movies and TV Shows Casting in San Diego

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Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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

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'Red Flag Reality'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- The Boyfriend (lead, male, 18-28)
--- The Girlfriend (, female, 18-28)
--- The Attractive Friend (, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'First Time Free'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ava (lead, 8-15)
--- 911 Operator (voiceover, 18-100)
--- Amusement Park Background Extras (background extra, 8-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cultured'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cree (lead, 18-40)
--- Frankie (lead, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'4EVAGOOD'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Love interest (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Kids On The Wall'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Summer (models, female, 16-27)
--- Austin (lead, male, 16-25)
--- Hannah (supporting, female, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Shore Loser'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jessica (lead, female, 18-40)
--- Sandman (lead, male, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Tinker Bell and The Adventure Beyond' Fan Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Videographer or Stock Footage Provider (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Gigli: In Search of Some Place Clean, Fan Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Stanley (supporting, male, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Black Street'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mark Trumble (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Shane Jackson (lead, male, 21-30)
--- Darrell Johnson (lead, male, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dark Files' S01E01'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Hobbiest Historian (lead, female, male, 25-90)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Say the Wrong Thing'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lisa (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 20-30)
--- Ryan (lead, male, 20-30)
--- David (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Reset'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Head Agent (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Agent #2 (day player, 30-50)
--- Rebecca's Mom (day player, female, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the short film here