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Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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 San Diego, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

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‘Will You Cheat?’ Dating Show’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Contestant (lead, male, 18-27)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘First Time Free’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Ava (lead, 8-15)
— 911 Operator (voiceover, 18-100)
— Amusement Park Background Extras (background extra, 8-60)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Dark Files’ S01E03′

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Minh (lead, male, 18-40)
— Trung (lead, male, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Dark Files’ S01E01′

– Project type: documentary
– Roles:
— Hobbiest Historian (lead, female, male, 25-90)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the documentary here

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‘Mijito’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Michael (supporting, male, 30-40)
— Jessie (supporting, female, 30-40)
— Huriel (lead, male, 13-17)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Space Before’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jane (supporting, female, 18-29)
— Max (supporting, male, 20-45)
— Elena (lead, female, 40-100)
– Average hourly rate: $23
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Gigli: In Search of Some Place Clean, Fan Film’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Stanley (supporting, male, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $150
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Shore Loser’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Jessica (lead, female, 18-40)
— Sandman (lead, male, 25-50)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Kids On The Wall’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Summer (models, female, 16-27)
— Austin (lead, male, 16-25)
— Hannah (supporting, female, 35-45)
– Average hourly rate: $19
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘AI International Film Festival Shorts’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Videographer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $40
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Max (lead, 25-35)
— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Progeny,’ Lead Roles – Nationwide Casting’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Hench: The Override Saga’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Holly (lead, female, 18-30)
— Samanatha (lead, female, 21-38)
— Gina (lead, female, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Canopy Shyness’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Lou (lead, female, 18-35)
— James (lead, female, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Say the Wrong Thing’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Lisa (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 20-30)
— Ryan (lead, male, 20-30)
— David (lead, male, 20-30)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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