Movies and TV Shows Casting in Indianapolis

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Movies and TV shows casting in Indianapolis

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

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'The Greener Side Of Life'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Real People (real people, 18-75)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'SHE-HE'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Reina Howard (lead, female, 16-21)
--- Dad, Michael Howard (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Mom, Caroline Howard (supporting, female, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Lady Below'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Rachel Carter (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Dr. Harris (day player, male, 60-70)
- Roles pay up to: $1,800
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Maybe We're Electric,' Film Adaptation

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beth Everly (supporting, female, 24-40)
--- Charlie Most (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Exiled'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Samuel Thalman (supporting, male, 8-14)
--- Townspeople/congregation (background / extra, 20-40)
--- Elders(two needed for film) (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the feature film here

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"Tantalus" Short Film Marketing PSA

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Spokeswoman (lead, female, 25-50)
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Altar Call'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mindy Werther (supporting, female, 25-50)
--- Mary Kirby (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Casting locations: Indianapolis
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Christmas Retreat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ava (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Clay (lead, male, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $7,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Korean Feature Film Project 2026

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Summer of Your Life'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Indie Drama Feature Project

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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TV Series, Real Professional Cooks & Chefs

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (chorus / ensemble, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (models, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $5,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here