Movies and TV shows casting in New Haven

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Backstage
May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New Haven

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

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'The Commute'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elderly Man (lead, male, 55-85)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the short film here

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ALTERNATOR

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- AHMED (lead, male, 30-45)
--- ALI (lead, male, 50-70)
--- MOHAMMED (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $955.20
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the short 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)
--- Brian (day player, all genders, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: New Haven
- 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: New Haven
- Learn more about the short film here

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'American Chestnut'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Willie (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Murph (supporting, male, 19-27)
--- Hattie (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $4,800
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature 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: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Masquerade Xperience

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Highlight Extra (real people, 21+)
--- MasqXperience (lead, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film 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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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- 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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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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