Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus

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Backstage
May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Columbus, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Roots Do Bleed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Coretta Mosely (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Yvie Mosely (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Oscar Junior (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $625
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Summer That Everything Changed'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mason (lead, male, 18-21)
--- Naiomi (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Jaden (lead, male, 18-21)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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"Something To Survive For"

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Bareknuckle Soldier'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gravel Pit Watcher (background / extra, male, 18-25)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Reawakened'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elizabeth (models, female, 20-29)
--- Victor (models, male, 20-29)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Never Have I Ever'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Derek (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 18-28)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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