Movies and TV shows casting in Hartford

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Backstage
June 3, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Hartford

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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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'Wear My Face'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Mia (lead, female, 28-35)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Barb'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Barb (lead, female, non-binary, 8-12)
--- Jeff (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Annie (supporting, female, 29-45)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lawlessness'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James Harwin (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Maia Wright (lead, female, 20-26)
--- Felix van Dupler (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Stains of A Broken Heart'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (lead, female, 28-45)
--- Khan (supporting, male, 28-45)
--- Pastor (day player, all genders, 45-60)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Under The Yellow Sky'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clint (lead, male, 20-27)
--- Steve (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Aunt Carol (supporting, female, 45-60)
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Confusion,' An Obsession Parody

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joe Finkle (lead, male, 22-39)
--- Keira (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Joe Vanderbilt (supporting, male, 18-28)
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Godspeed' Test Shoot

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lukas (supporting, male, 16-20)
--- Adam (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Cole (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Silip'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Housemate (real people, female, 21-35)
--- Housemate (lead, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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