Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco

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April 9, 2025

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This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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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'The Ghost'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ghost and Ghosted (lead, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- 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

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'Confidential Trailer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Love Interest (models, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $58
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Timetracker'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Doctor (day player, male, 50-100)
--- Children Playing Basketball (lead, male, 8-12)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Quicker Than Death'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Ranger (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- El Mariachi (lead, male, 25-35)
--- The God Man (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dating Reality Show'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Armita' Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extra Number One (background extra, 18-100)
--- Summer (supporting, gender-nonconforming, 16-22)
--- Extra Number Two (background extra, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature 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: 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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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 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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'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

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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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'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