Movies and TV Shows Casting in Washington, D.C.

Canva

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C., neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

1 / 16

Canva

'When It's Valentine's Day'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amber (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Tiana (lead, female, 22-32)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

2 / 16

Canva

'Sarsaparilla' Student FIlm'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ellen (lead, female, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

3 / 16

Canva

'Live for Die'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- The Criminal (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

4 / 16

Canva

'"Boomtown" DocuFilm'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, 25-65)
--- George Dorsey, News Reporter (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Senator Millard Tydings, Statesman (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

5 / 16

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Exposed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sara (lead, female, 28-48)
--- Jasmine (day player, female, 21-34)
--- Hellen (supporting, female, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

6 / 16

Canva

'Interview-Based Project'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Interviewer (lead, 18-100)
--- Subject (CEO, Entrepreneur, Politician, etc.) (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the documentary series here

7 / 16

Canva

'Real Estate Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Real Estate Agent (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

8 / 16

Canva

'Recipe for Healing'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Niko Laurent (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 23-35)
--- Layla Sinclair (supporting, female, 23-35)
--- Brooklyn Hayes (lead, female, 23-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

9 / 16

Canva

'Run Habibi Run'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Producer and General Go-Getter (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

10 / 16

Canva

'Frozen Yogurt,' Video Editor'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

11 / 16

Canva

'Beneath the Surface'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sarah (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

12 / 16

Canva

'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

13 / 16

Canva

'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

14 / 16

Canva

'Pretentious PD'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Angelica (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Carmella (lead, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Woodbridge, Virginia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

15 / 16

Canva

'Birdie,' Crew, Virginia'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gaffer (crew)
--- 2nd Assistant Camera (crew)
--- Sound Mixer/Boom Op (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Fries, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

16 / 16

Canva

'South River Currents, Watershed Education Video'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Host (lead, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Staunton, Virginia
- Learn more about the documentary series here