Movies and TV Shows Casting in Portland, Maine

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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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'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 Sitcom'

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

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'Untitled Docufiction Gambling Short'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (lead, female, non-binary, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Portland, Maine
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Winner Winner'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shane (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Isabelle aka "Cookie" (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Travel Show Across USA, Female Host'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Principal Host (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Edax Sizzle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Patient (day player, 50-100)
--- Shadow figure (day player, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here