The glamour of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans from a young age. Beyond celebrity Instagram stories and red carpet poses, there are actors working hard to hone their craft in search of sustainable careers and fulfilling side hustles. Applying to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you’re an actor or an aspiring actor, you might want to know what movie and TV shows are hiring near you. Backstage has compiled a list of current projects and the roles they have open in Illinois, nearby states, and across the country.
“Bob’s Best Friend”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Roles: — Ethan (Supporting, Male, 19-23 years old) — Dawn (Lead, Female, 50-62 years old) — Olivia (Supporting, Female, 10-12 years old) – Average Hourly Pay: $30 – Location: Arlington Heights, Chicago – For more information on the feature film, click here
“Goodbye, goodbye.”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Roles: — James (Supporting, Male, 18-24) — Haley (Supporting, Female, 18-24) — Kayla (Supporting, Female, 18-24) – Average Hourly Pay: $16 – Location: Chicago – For more information on the feature film, click here
“A real job”
– Project Type: Short Film – Roles: — Mak (Lead Role, Male, 27-35) — Cashier (Day Shift, Female, 18-25) — Rosa (Day Shift, Female, 18-25) – Average Hourly Pay: $25 – Location: Chicago – Find out more about the short film here.
“Dad, October 2024.”
– Project Type: Short Film – Role: — Jeff (Lead, 45-65) – Average Hourly Rate: $31 – Location: Chicago – Read more about the short film here
“Untitled Jay Matthews Project”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Role: — Tart (Supporting, Male, 35-55 years old) – Average Hourly Pay: $18 – Location: Chicago – For more information on the feature film, click here
“An action-packed Santa Claus movie”
– Project Type: Short Film – Roles: — Mall Elves (Supporting Role, 13-45) — Santa’s Elves / War Elves (Supporting Role, 8-75) — Total Brat (Day Player, 7-14) – Average Hourly Pay: $62 – Location: Chicago – For more information on the short film, click here
“Lovecraftian”
– Project Type: Short Film – Roles: — Jolene (Lead, Female, 23-29 years old) — Caleb Crowe (Lead, Male, 50-62 years old) – Average Hourly Rate: Unknown – Location: Chicago – Find out more about the short film here.
“Save the bar”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Roles: — Tyrell Davis (Lead, Male, 18-21) — Rich (Supporting, Male, 18-21) — Terri Davis (Supporting, Female, 35-40) – Average Hourly Pay: $15 – Location: Chicago – For more information on the feature film, click here
“Duel Watchers”
– Project Type: Short Film – Role: — Tika (Lead Role, Female, 15-20) — Video Editor (Crew) — Key PA (Crew) – Average Hourly Rate: $25 – Locations: Naperville, Chicago, Sandwich, Aurora, Big Rock – For more information on the short film, click here.
“Da Capo”
– Project Type: Short Film – Roles: — Young Esther (Lead Role, Female, 25-30 years old) — Young Johnny (Lead Role, Male, 25-30 years old) — Johnny (Lead Role, Male, 60-85 years old) – Average Hourly Pay: $37 – Location: Chicago – Find out more about the short film here.
“School Spouse”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Roles: — Amelia (Lead, Female, 24-32 years old) — Mark (Lead, Male, 24-32 years old) — Jason (Supporting, Male, 24-32 years old) – Average Hourly Rate: $37 – Location: Nationwide – For more information on feature films, click here.
“Asherah: TV Series”
– Project Type: Scripted Show – Role: — Asherah (Lead Role, Female, 18-24) – Average Hourly Rate: Unknown – Location: Nationwide – Find out more about the scripted show here.
“Throwing stones”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Role: — Maddy Walker (Lead Role, Female, 13-21 years old) – Average Hourly Pay: $20 – Location: Nationwide – For more information on the feature film, click here.
“An unknown encounter”
– Project Type: Documentary Series – Role: — Blonde Kid (Day Player, Male, Age 8-11) — Dark Haired Kid (Day Player, Male, Age 8-11) – Average Hourly Pay: $15 – Locations: Springfield, MO, St. Louis, MO, Liberty, MO – Find out more about the documentary series here.
“A Lasting Impression of America”
– Project Type: Feature Film – Roles: — LINDA (Lead, Female, 18-25) — MIKE (Lead, Male, 18-25) — DREW (Lead, Male, 26-59) – Average Hourly Pay: $50 – Location: La Grange, Kentucky – For more information on the feature film, click here.
“Stale Air”
– Project Type: Short Film – Roles: — Matt (Supporting, Male, 30-40) — Milton (Day Shift, Male, 60-80) – Average Hourly Pay: $25 – Location: Indianapolis, Indiana – Learn more about the short film here.
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