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

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‘Drive, Jamie’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Chris (lead, male, 10-15)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘College Detective Club’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Extras (background extra, 18-100)
— Vanessa Martin (lead, female, 18-24)
— Lyra (supporting, female, 30-38)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Unt. Dating Experience’
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Singles Looking for Love (lead, 21-35)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the reality TV show here

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‘Untitled10’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Havanna (supporting, female, 19-25)
— Catalina (supporting, female, 22-28)
— DJ’s Sons (day player, male, 16-20)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Vertical Soap Opera, Assistant Post Supervisor’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Video Editor (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $26
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Lazlo’s Box’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Frankie (Raymond) (lead, male, 28-35)
— Marty (lead, 30-40)
— Alison (lead, female, 28-35)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Finding Love or Fling Dating’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Dater (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Lifestyle Interview Series’
– Project type: documentary series
– Roles:
— Interview Subject (content creators & real people, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $40
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the documentary series here

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‘Writer’s Block’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Emily Vanderhausen (lead, female, 18-25)
— Ethan Grant (lead, male, 18-25)
— Mitchell Banks (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘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

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‘The Girl With No Talent’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Everything, Sooner or Later’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Girl (lead, female, 18-23)
— Guy (lead, male, 18-23)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Lonely Crowd’ Feature Film’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ashley (female lead) (lead, female, 28-40)
— Peter (male lead) (lead, male, 30-45)
— Michelle (day player, female, 28-35)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Vlogger’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Jimmy (lead, male, 21-39)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.