
Movies and TV shows casting in Maine
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 Maine, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'We Don't Dance No More'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sound Person (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Bangor, Portland
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Now and Then'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aaron (lead, male, 25-35)
--- David (supporting, male, 55-75)
--- Jane (lead, female, 55-75)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: South Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth
- Learn more about the short film here

'Poof'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, 12-18)
--- Co-Director (crew)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Portland, Yarmouth
- Learn more about the short film here

'Coffee'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ana (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Dom (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Sound Mixer / Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Bethel, Portland
- Learn more about the short film here

'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Augusta
- Learn more about the feature film here

'poof'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- main character (lead, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Portland
- Learn more about the short film here

'Swine'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jason (supporting, male, 18-26)
--- Gas Station Clerk (day player, male, 45-80)
--- Amy (supporting, female, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Bangor
- Learn more about the short film here

'Agent 47 (Hitman)' Fan Made Scene'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extra Agents (supporting, male, 18-50)
--- Agent 47 (lead, male, 18-50)
--- Co-Director (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $60
- Casting locations: Yarmouth, Portland
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Second Bird'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jolene the Snowwoman (voiceover, female, 18-50)
--- [Secret Role] Young Adult Female (Short) (supporting, female, 18-29)
--- Ross (day player, male, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Kittery Point
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'An 11:11 Wish'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Teenager (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Plaistow, New Hampshire
- Learn more about the short film here