Movies and TV Shows Casting in Maine

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

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'Poof'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, 12-18)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Portland, ME; Yarmouth, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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'No Faces'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vanessa (lead, female, 19-29)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Portland, ME; Bethel, ME; Rumford, ME; Gorham, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Mouse Prince's Tale'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mouse Queen (supporting, female, 29-40)
--- Dewdrop (supporting, female, 16-28)
--- Frostbite (supporting, male, 18-34)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: Auditions: Jul 11, 2026 in Rumford, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mankato'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cairo (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Ginger (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Bobbie (supporting, female, 13-18)
- Casting locations: Portland, ME
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Way Life...'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Peter (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Andrew (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Danny (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Portland, ME
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Standardized Patient'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ann (lead, female, 20-39)
--- Derek (lead, male, 30-49)
--- Dr. Roberts (supporting, male, 50-69)
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The John Browns'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carrie (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Hollis (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Chip (lead, male, 40-60)
- Casting locations: Portland, ME
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting locations: 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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show 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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Guarded'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 28-45)
- Roles pay up to: $18,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here