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 Ohio, neighboring states, and across the country.
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“The Lost Healer”
– Project Type: Scripted Program
– role:
— Kiva (protagonist, female, 18-25 years old)
— Alan (Supporter, Male, 18-25 years old)
— General Graeme (Supporter, Male, 40-55 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $31
– Casting Location: Cincinnati
– Find out more about scripted shows here
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“Galaxy”
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Tammy, Support, Female, 18-45
— Earl (Supporter, Male, 25-55 years old)
— Annie Jane (protagonist, female, 40-70 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $93
– Casting location: Columbus
– For more details on the feature film, click here
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“Put your hand on the camera”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Eileen, Support, Female, 40-80 years old
— Teresa (Support, Female, 50-80 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $25
– Casting locations: Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus
– Find out more about the short film here
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How to Skip Leg Workouts Season 2
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Personal Trainer (Leader, Female, 21-36 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $30
– Casting locations: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, Columbus
– Find out more about the short film here
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“Spelling test”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Jordan (Support, Female, Age 8-12)
– Average hourly wage: $20
– Casting location: Columbus
– Find out more about the short film here
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“Nora”
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Lucas (Noah’s roommate) (Day player, ages 18-26)
— Nora’s Father (Day Player, Male, 40-60 years old)
— Noah (protagonist, male, 18-24 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $62
– Casting Location: Cleveland
– For more details on the feature film, click here
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“Stale Air”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Matt, Support, Male, 30-40
— Milton (Day Player, Male, 60-80)
– Average hourly wage: $25
– Casting locations: Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland
– Find out more about the short film here
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‘call’
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Jen (protagonist, female, age 18-100)
— Tanner (protagonist, male, 18-35 years old)
— Nick (protagonist, male, age 18-100)
– Average hourly wage: $87
– Casting location: Alliance
– For more details on the feature film, click here
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“Lowball”
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Jenna, Day Player, Female, 18-30
— Mary Ann (protagonist, female, 18-30 years old)
— Max (protagonist, male, 25-35 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $125
– Performance location: Nationwide
– For more details on the feature film, click here
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“The last job”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Bart’s Girlfriend (Day Player, Female, 18-25)
— Bart (Support, Male, 18-25)
— Eddie (protagonist, male, 18-25 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $40
– Performance location: Nationwide
– Find out more about the short film here
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“Elmwood Park”
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Dr. Mark Chapman, Advocate, Male, 25-50
— Jasper (protagonist, male, 21-40 years old)
— Jimmy (protagonist, male, 18-25 years old)
– Average hourly wage: Unknown
– Casting Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania
– For more details on the feature film, click here
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“Christmas party”
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Alex (protagonist, female, 20-25 years old)
— Adam Helmer (Leader, Male, 16-21 years old)
— Jason, Support, Male, 36-55
– Average hourly wage: Unknown
– Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– For more information on the feature film, click here
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“Dead Format”
– Project Type: Feature Film
– role:
— Maddie, Support, Female, 18-35
— Kevin (protagonist, male, 18-35 years old)
— Ben (protagonist, male, 18-35 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $25
– Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– For more information on the feature film, click here
