Movies and TV shows casting in San Francisco

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October 8, 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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'Fully Cooked Beef'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Steve (day player, male, 25-55)
--- Lenny (day player, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Unholy Song 2'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Luna (lead, female, 26-36)
--- Norman (lead, male, 26-33)
--- Lily (day player, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'My Mafia Girlfriend'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bianca (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Irene (lead, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Refrigerator Wants to Connect'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Beth (lead, female, 45-55)
--- Brenda (lead, female, 45-55)
--- Tess (lead, female, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Tones of Gray'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Regina (supporting, female, 30-35)
--- Kira (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Fil-Am'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Theresa (day player, female, 18-21)
--- Thomas (lead, male, 35-50)
--- James (day player, male, 18-18)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: San Francisco, 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: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Short Docu-Fiction'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Group Therapy Attendee (supporting, 25-50)
--- Devil (lead, 30-60)
--- Young Assistant (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short 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: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the scripted show 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: $13
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the feature 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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'Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)'

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

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'Heavy Metal Forever'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lulu (supporting, female, 18-40)
--- Zoey (lead, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $32
- Casting locations: Chico, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Major YouTube Video'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Energetic Best Friend (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Excitable Best Friend (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- Subscriber (supporting, 12-16)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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