Movies and TV Shows Casting in Santa Cruz

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Movies and TV shows casting in Santa Cruz

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

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'Natalie'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sound Recordist/Boom Operator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'"Dead Man's Hill"'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 19-30)
--- Emily (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Sarah (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Santa Cruz, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Painting the Lake'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Potently Eloquent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Sale'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jenny (supporting, female, 35-65)
--- Steve (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Baby Store Employee (day player, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Quicker Than Death'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Ranger (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- The God Man (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- El Mariachi (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Marshall's Money'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Inesa (lead, female, 21-35)
--- BC (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Marshall (supporting, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Sacramento, California
- Learn more about the short film here