Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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Backstage
February 25, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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 Ohio and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Thing That Wouldn't Leave'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Wesley (lead, all genders, 18-35)
--- Daryl (lead, all genders, 18-35)
- Casting locations: Kent, OH; Stow, OH
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Lady Below'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Rachel Carter (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Dr. Harris (day player, male, 60-70)
- Roles pay up to: $1,800
- Casting locations: Plainfield, IL; Chicago, IL; Ohio City, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Aurora, IL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Respect The Game'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carmen (supporting, female, 18-36)
--- Tez (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Background extras (background / extra, 10-60)
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Altar Call'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Mindy Werther (supporting, female, 25-50)
--- Mary Kirby (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Father Brown (supporting, male, 50-70)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the student film here

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Denison University Student Films

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Male 18-22 (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Male 25-35 (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Male 40-60s (lead, male, 40-69)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 28, 2026, Mar 1, 2026 in Columbus, OH; Feb 28, 2026, Mar 1, 2026 in Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Lady in White'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Adam (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Sophie (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Lady in White (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Underexposed'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (real people, 18+)
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH; Kent, OH; Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Why We Love?'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Louis (supporting, male, 18-28)
--- Extras (background / extra, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Kent, OH; Cleveland, OH; Akron, OH; Columbus, OH; Stow, OH
- Learn more about the student 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: Toledo, OH; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the short film here

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'SHE-HE'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Reina Howard (lead, female, 16-21)
--- Dad, Michael Howard (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Mom, Caroline Howard (supporting, female, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: Plainfield, IL; Chicago, IL; Aurora, IL; Ohio City, OH; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

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Microdrama China

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Amber Scott (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Married a Dummy'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Noah Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Amelia Dawson (lead, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $9,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Indie Drama Feature Project

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Summer of Your Life'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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