
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.
'Gym Humor Skits'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- College Aged Male (lead, male, 18-26)
--- College Aged Female (lead, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Rochester, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

'Pond Scum'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Crypto Zoologists (One to Three) (supporting, 18-50)
--- Kennedy Elaine (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Director (crew, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Rochester, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'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

'Club Lax'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Mikayla (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Zach (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'I Told You So'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 20-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Ithaca, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

'Penance'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amelia (lead, female, 20-40)
--- Edward (lead, male, 21-46)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Ithaca, New York
- Learn more about the short film here