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 Rochester, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Marriage First'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Restaurant/Hotel Manager (day player, 20-60)
--- Guest (day player, 18-60)
--- Receptionist (day player, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Rochester, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'No Escape'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Janice (lead, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Rochester, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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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'Painting the Lake'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Hide and Seek'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Adult Calvin (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Young Calvin (lead, male, 6-13)
--- Adult Aiden (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Ithaca, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Stormy Weather'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Senator Patrick Moore (lead, male, 27-50)
--- John Baron (supporting, male, 27-50)
--- Margaret Adam (supporting, female, 27-50)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Umbilical Cord'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Mother (lead, female, 60-65)
--- The Older Sister (lead, female, 50-55)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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