Movies and TV shows casting in Maine

May 7, 2025
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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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'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

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'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

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'Miniseries Pilot Spec Shoot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Moon (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 22-30)
--- David (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Amy (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Portland
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Sitcom'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bobbie (supporting, female, 12-16)
--- Ginger (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- The Man (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Portland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'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

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'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

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Making Love Songs'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- September Girl (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Keene, New Hampshire
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Now We Speak'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Girl (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-24)
--- Man (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Milford, New Hampshire
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Disappear Completely'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Officer #2 (day player, male, 25-100)
--- Officer #1 (day player, male, 25-100)
--- Mother of Lead Actress (day player, female, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Nashua, New Hampshire
- Learn more about the feature film here

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