Movies and TV Shows Casting in Rochester

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rochester

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

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'Drama/Thriller Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Toya (supporting, female, 15-40)
--- Donna (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Daniel (supporting, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Rochester, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Tanner Keith (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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: Ithaca, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Implicit Bias'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amelia (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Grace (lead, female, 28-40)
--- Athlete (lead, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Buffalo, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Metal Music Video'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)
--- Father (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here