Movies and TV shows casting in Hartford

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April 23, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Hartford

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

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'Just Desserts'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vikki (day player, female, 25-45)
--- Ida Grenville (supporting, female, 40-60)
--- SFX Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Docufiction Gambling Short'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (lead, female, non-binary, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Independent Horror Movie'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Boyfriend (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Servants/Extras (background extra, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Belly Whizzer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jonathan (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
--- Madison (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Alison (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut
- 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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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'BlackOut'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carly (lead, female, 22-55)
--- Bob (lead, male, 21-100)
--- Mechanic (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Life I've Made'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
--- Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
--- Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Exit 17'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
--- Stephanie (day player, 18-35)
--- Casting PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here