Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Maine

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April 30, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, 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 Portland, Maine, nearby cities, 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: Portland, Maine
- 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, Maine
- Learn more about the short film 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, Maine
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lawyer (lead, 40-60)
--- Therapist (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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: Providence, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Temporary Matter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angie (lead, female, 25-32)
--- Jay (supporting, male, 27-35)
--- The Fishmonger (supporting, male, 55-70)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Starfish'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kiki (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Rick (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here