Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon

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April 23, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon

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

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'In The Strangest of Places'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Fantasy (day player, 26-45)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Portland, Oregon
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Eden Avenue'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eve (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 17-19)
--- Adam (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 17-19)
--- Teacher (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Portland, Oregon
- Learn more about the short film here

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'All Figured Out'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mariah (lead, female, 20-27)
--- Julie (supporting, female, 20-27)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Portland, Oregon
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Distance'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Annie (lead, female, male, 18-40)
--- Annie's Father (lead, male, 45-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Bremerton, Washington; Seattle, Washington
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Roots of a Cedar Tree'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ari (supporting, female, 6-12)
--- Lyn (lead, female, 27-38)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Seattle, Washington; Olympia, Washington
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Absence of Violet,' Producer'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Producer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Seattle, Washington
- Learn more about the feature film here