Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco

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April 16, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco

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

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'Honestly, Dad'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Eric (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Chris (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Red Flag Reality'

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

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'Frenemy Fire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Detectives (supporting, 24-45)
--- Ex Military (supporting, 27-48)
--- Lorenz (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'El Caja – What is Life'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (supporting, male, 18-100)
--- Angela (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Leon (lead, male, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Prior Bad Acts,' Video Editor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Entangled'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Evelyn Reed (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Lucian Ford (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Support Friends (day player, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $58
- Casting locations: San Francisco, 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: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'4058: Beyond the Voice'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Micah (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Julie (lead, female, 21-28)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'All Figured Out'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mariah (lead, female, 20-27)
--- Julie (supporting, female, 20-27)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Green Arrow: Tiger's Den' Fan Film, Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Editor (crew)
--- Body Guard #1 (supporting, male, 20-35)
--- News Reporter (supporting, male, 25-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Scarab Knight (supporting, 18-100)
--- Protagonist's Wife (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Miserable Man (supporting, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'It's Just Not Enough'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kylie (lead, 18-23)
--- Aaliyah (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Vallejo, California
- Learn more about the short film here